Grammy-winning music superstar Ayodeji Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, will headline the opening night of Detty December Fest 2026, the organisers have announced.

According to Livespot360, Wizkid will take the stage on Dec.18, marking the beginning of the 13-day festival of music, culture, food, fashion and entertainment in Lagos, which will run until Dec. 30.

The organisers said a second performance stage would be introduced this year as part of an expanded programme for the annual music fiesta.

“Wizkid will headline the main Festival Stage, while the newly introduced Pulse Stage will provide a platform for emerging artists, new sounds and breakthrough talents shaping the future of African music”.

The year’s edition follows the official launch of Detty December in 2025 Fest, which attracted more than 40,000 festivalgoers.