Detty December in Lagos is loud, flashy, and now painfully expensive. As the city gears up for its annual festive run, revelers are facing prices that are cooling the usual hype. Hair braiding now goes for as much as ₦200,000, beach houses are reportedly charging up to ₦3.8 million for just 12 hours, and short-let …
Detty December Gets Pricey as Lagos Party Costs Hit New Highs
Detty December in Lagos is loud, flashy, and now painfully expensive. As the city gears up for its annual festive run, revelers are facing prices that are cooling the usual hype. Hair braiding now goes for as much as ₦200,000, beach houses are reportedly charging up to ₦3.8 million for just 12 hours, and short-let apartments have doubled compared to last year.
Media personalities like Raye have openly reacted in shock, while radio host Osi Suave has chosen to sit this season out, blaming the aggressive rush to cash in on the festivities.
Many point to increased diaspora traffic as a major driver of the surge, but for others, the solution is simple: take the fun elsewhere. From quiet home states to a quick trip to Ghana, party lovers are searching for value, all while hoping Detty December finds its balance again next year.
