Revealed| Nigerian diaspora spent $38.5 million during Detty December in Nigeria in December 2024

Detty December trended in December 2024 in Ghana and Nigeria with many arguing over which of the two countries always have the best Christmas.

In Nigeria and Ghana, Detty December is defined as the festive period at the end of the year typically from mid-December through the New Year. It normally starts between the 15th of December up to 2nd of January in the Christmas and New Year periods.

Lagos and Accra come alive with music, arts, culture, and entertainment during Detty December. They attract many visitors to the cities which booms those economies.

The youth and old people travel from various parts of the world to their roots to enjoy Christmas and it is nothing new to Africans, especially Nigeria and Ghana.

Famous people across the globe; from musicians, actors and actresses to sportsmen were spotted in the streets of Accra and Lagos having much fun during the 2024 Christmas and the 2025 New Year.

Reports say that a whopping $38.5 million was spent in Nigeria alone in a space of 16 days during the Detty December. The Nigerian diaspora has super rich people and it is not surprising to many Africans to hear the huge sum being blown on accommodations, food, drinks, beaches and nightclubs among many interesting stuffs in December 2024 and early January 2025.