- The night also featured surprise appearances from Tiwa Savage, M.I Abaga and Ill Bliss
- Clips from the concert quickly flooded social media, with fans hailing the event as one of the standout highlights of Detty December 2025
- the 53-year-old paused to reflect on his visit, describing Nigeria as home and revealing plans to possibly invest in property
American hip-hop legend Busta Rhymes, alongside Nigerian music heavyweights Tiwa Savage and M.I Abaga, thrilled fans on Friday night as they headlined the Detty December Fest held at Ilubirin, Ikoyi, Lagos.
Eko Hot Blog reports that the open-air concert, produced by Livespot360, attracted a massive turnout of music lovers, celebrities and diaspora visitors, reinforcing Lagos’ status as a global entertainment hub during the festive season.
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Busta Rhymes, whose real name is Trevor Smith Jr., made his return to Lagos after 15 years, delivering a high-octane performance that stretched into the early hours of Saturday.
Supported by longtime hypeman Spliff Star, the veteran rapper electrified the crowd with a string of classic hits from the late 1990s and early 2000s, keeping energy levels high throughout his set.
Midway into the show, the 53-year-old paused to reflect on his visit, describing Nigeria as home and revealing plans to possibly invest in property and even settle in the country a statement that sparked loud cheers from the audience.
The night also featured surprise appearances from Tiwa Savage, M.I. Abaga, and Ill Bliss, further blending international hip-hop with Nigerian music.
Tiwa Savage dazzled fans with back-to-back performances of her popular songs, adding Afrobeats flavour to the event, while M.I Abaga followed with a powerful rap set that drew strong reactions from the crowd.
Other notable appearances included Seun Kuti, Do2tun and Uzi The Great, with several celebrities spotted among the attendees.
The concert was enhanced by large LED displays, coordinated lighting, fog effects, and pyrotechnics, creating an immersive visual experience.
At one point, Busta Rhymes invited fans closer to the stage, briefly breaking VIP barriers to boost crowd interaction.
Clips from the concert quickly flooded social media, with fans hailing the event as one of the standout highlights of Detty December 2025.
The Ilubirin show further underscored Detty December Fest’s growing reputation as a platform that unites global music icons and Nigerian stars on one stage.
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