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Here are the five most talked about celebrity moments of December 2024 involving the biggest music acts from Africa.
As the year 2024 came to a close, Lagos became the hub of the biggest meet-ups involving Nigerian and foreign musicians. It didn’t come as a shock when the phrase ‘everybody is in Lagos’ dominated social media trends.
Detty December 2024 took another dimension with many unexpected link-ups happening in Nigeria. With this in mind, we have compiled a list of the 5 most talked-about celebrity moments that shocked fans and involved the biggest music acts on the continent.
1. Ayra Starr Tems and Tyla
Arguably the biggest African artists of 2024, Ayra Starr, Tems, and Tyla stunned the music industry with their joint appearance at DJ Obi’s house in December 2024. To the surprise of many, Tyla landed in Lagos Nigeria in December and questions about the reasons for her visit were the center of attention upon her arrival. It was heartwarming to see that meeting up with friends had been on top of the list.
It was an unforgettable moment that dominated social media trends. Many categorized the event as historic, symbolizing a new direction for the music industry, where women are taking centre stage and rapidly becoming the face of African music.
2. Burna Boy and Chloe Bailey
In a surprising turn of events, popular American singer Chloe Bailey arrived in Lagos, Nigeria, in December 2024. Her visit raised numerous questions, and with no immediate explanation, Chloe quickly became a trending topic on social media.
To the astonishment of many, Chloe made her first public appearance in Lagos accompanied by Burna Boy. Their cozy demeanour sparked curiosity and speculation about the nature of their relationship. Fans and music enthusiasts were left without clarification, as neither singer confirmed nor denied the rumours surrounding their connection.
3. Wizkid’s private party
By December 20th, with Lagos already in a festive mood, Grammy award-winning singer and performer Wizkid made an unexpected arrival that left many in the industry stunned. The highlight of his visit was hosting an exclusive party in collaboration with the social media platform Instagram.
One of the night’s most surprising attendees was YBNL boss Olamide, known for avoiding the spotlight and only appearing at events he deems significant. Olamide’s presence, however, wasn’t the only noteworthy moment, as other prominent guests, including Tems, Sarz, 2Baba, and many more, graced the event, making it a night to remember.
4. Wizkid, Burna Boy and Davido performing at UBA all white party and Oando’s end-of-the-year party
In a surprising turn of events, Burna Boy, Davido, and Wizkid all took to the stage to perform alongside other stars at Oando and UBA’s 2024 end-of-year parties. Although the events were scheduled on separate days, the three superstars graced both occasions and performed individually over the two nights.
At the UBA All-White Party, Wizkid welcomed Burna Boy on stage, with the Grammy Award winner joining him shortly after his performance.
The event became the talk of the town, especially after Davido was spotted backstage at the UBA party having a conversation with Burna Boy’s mother and manager, adding intrigue to an already memorable night.
5. Olamide in concert
Music mogul and rapper Olamide for the first time in a long time headlined his first concert. The rapper gave fans a night to remember with an all-star guest lineup who took to the stage to give a performance that would be remembered for days, months and years to come.
Artists such as Wizkid, Tiwa Savage, Young Jonn, Pheelz, Lil Kesh and many more all took to the stage on the night to deliver remarkable performances.