‘Detty December’: Nigeria’s diaspora flock to Lagos for party season
Concerts, parties and weddings booked to coincide with annual homecoming of overseas Nigerians
For several weeks this summer, Agnes Olowogboye was simultaneously monitoring flight tickets to Lagos from her home in London and checking the news for updates on Nigeria's coronavirus restrictions. Unable to visit Nigeria last year because of the pandemic, she was giddy with excitement at the prospect of being reuniting with family and friends - and partying.
Ticket prices were going up every single day and within a few minutes of checking, the cost went up by another 100," says the 27-year-old financial regulations consultant, who finally booked her flight in early September. This is my chance to do Detty December, enjoy the nightlife and go for parties with all of my friends."
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