Wizkid has been unveiled as the headline act for the new format of the highly anticipated 'Detty December' concert for 2026.
Nigerian music superstar Wizkid is set to return to Lagos this December, where he will headline the opening night of Detty December Fest 2026. The Grammy-winning Afrobeats star has been confirmed as the festival’s first headliner and will perform on December 18, officially launching the two-week celebration of music, culture, food, fashion and entertainment, which runs through December 30.
The festival is being produced once again by Livespot360, the entertainment company behind Cardi B’s historic performances in Nigeria and Ghana. Tickets for this year’s edition are already available through the festival’s official channels, with more headline acts expected to be announced in the coming weeks.
Wizkid’s headline performance comes after a relatively low-key year for the singer. In January, he teamed up with Asake on their joint Real, Vol. 1 EP, before turning his attention to collaborations with artists from different musical backgrounds.
The singer previously spent much of 2025 on the road promoting his 2024 album Morayo, which peaked at No. 4 on Billboard’s World Albums chart. He has since released further collaborations, including “Dynamite” with Tyla and “Gimme Dat” with Ayra Starr. The latter earned a nomination for Best African Music Performance at the 2026 Grammy Awards.
The 2026 edition will also introduce a major change to the festival format with the addition of a second stage. Wizkid will headline the main Festival Stage on opening night, while the new Pulse Stage will spotlight emerging artists, fresh sounds and rising talents shaping the next generation of African music.
According to Livespot co-founder and chief creative officer Darey Art Alade, the new stage reflects the growing global influence of African music while creating more opportunities for younger artists. He said the platform would allow emerging performers to share the festival with established stars and contribute to the continued growth of Africa’s music ecosystem.
More headliners and performers are expected to be announced in the coming weeks as anticipation builds for Detty December Fest 2026 and Wizkid’s highly anticipated homecoming performance.
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