How Lagos music festival is poised to dominate ‘Detty December’ economy
Lagos is set to launch its first-of-its-kind outdoor multi-day event, the “Shakara Festival”, aiming to host 20,000 attendees daily at Nautica Beach Resort during Detty December‘ season. The government hopes to significantly boost small and medium-scale businesses in the local creative economy through its dedicated marketplace, Shakara Junction, for food, fashion, and crafts vendors.
As Lagos is gearing up to become the ultimate destination for the annual ‘Detty December’ pilgrimage yet again, the festival is expected to host the attendees daily, from December 18 to -21, 2025, from diasporans returning home to music lovers across the African continent.
During the day, attendees will engage with thought-provoking panel discussions featuring industry leaders on the music business, the creative economy, and more. The Shakara festival grounds will be a dynamic marketplace, called “Shakara Junction”, with a curated selection of vendors and artisans offering unique food, fashion, and crafts. The afternoons will pulsate with live performances from a diverse lineup of established and rising stars across genres including Afrobeats, Alternative, Soul, Gospel, Alté, and Afro-Fusion.
As the sun sets, the energy will transition to Shakara Afterdark, a series of exclusive parties that will keep the celebration going into the early hours of the morning, with collaborations from some of Lagos’ most loved raves and parties.
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“We wanted to build something that was truly groundbreaking for the Nigerian music scene,” stated Godson Oriaku, CEO & Founder of Shakara Festival. “Shakara is about authentic expression and creating a space where different sounds and people can connect. From soul and gospel to the grittiest Alté, we are unifying Africa’s diverse musical landscape in one massive celebration.”
An impressive array of established and up and coming musical talents set to perform at the groundbreaking Shakara Festival will be announced in the coming weeks.
“Shakara Festival is more than just a music event; it’s a pioneering movement,” said Abiola Francesca Dacosta-Ajayi, Founding Partner of Shakara Festival. “We are creating a world-class platform to celebrate the richness of our culture and the incredible talent that Africa possesses. This festival is our gift to Lagos and a bold statement to the world about the power and influence of our creative spirit.”
Tickets and festival information will be available on the official Shakara Festival website and social media channels.
