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Flights are full, passports are stamping, and IJGBs (I Just Got Back crew) are already shouting “We’re outside!” before they even clear immigration; and the Locals are gearing up!

Detty December isn’t coming, it has officially clocked in. And If you know Lagos, you know Detty December isn’t just a month. Lagos is about to glow louder, brighter, and bolder than ever. It’s the season where every day is another chance to make that Tiktok or Insta memory that trends.  

Whatever IJGB batch you are coming with, please know that December in Lagos is not for the weak. If you blink, you’ve already missed a party, a pop-up, and maybe your flight home.

So, before the season begins, here’s how to survive and thrive this Detty December, The Lagosian and Naija style; the one that’ll keep your energy (and your account balance) intact.

1. Pick Your Base Camp (Hint: One Spot; 100% Vibes)

If you just touched down (IJGB) fresh off that London or Toronto flight, or you’ve been resting in Naija, and really want to Detty properly, you need a HQ. The people who survive Detty December know: location is everything. You just need one spot that has everything. I will advise ssomewhere between fine dining and mad fun.  

Why One Location?

• You can’t be jumping from one end of the island to another every night.
• Because Traffic in Lagos will show you shege! It will humble you.
• You are too bougie for that kind of stress.

Checklist: Find one place that has everything: food, games, rooftop view, dance, chill, nightlife rave parties, cocktails that slap, Atlantic Ocean and that soft-life energy.

Lagos tip: Twinwaters Entertainment Center is that Head quarters and if you know, you know that building will be shaking things up this December.

2. Eat Good (Na who chop belly full dey party ooo)

You can’t Detty on an empty stomach.
At 788 on the Sea, the seafood is so fresh you’ll think it swam to your plate.
At Chai Tang, the Chinese fine dining hits different the vibe, the lighting, the chopsticks.
And at The View Rooftop, the cocktails and are basically personality traits.

Checklist: One restaurant per mood. And trust us, December has many moods.

3. Recharge with Unlimited fun

Skip the endless party-hopping. Stay and play at Rufus & Bee, the biggest gaming arcade in West Africa.

Over 200 games. Bowling. VR. Classic arcades. Adrenaline and laughter rolled into one.

Checklist: Make it a competition. Loser buys the next cocktail at The View Rooftop.

4. Balance the Noise with Soft Moments

Not every time “outside!” Sometimes “soft life.” Plan one chill day, maybe a movie under the stars, a wine night, or a cruise spot where the lights reflect on the water.

Lagos tip: I got those ideas from Twinwaters Lagos, Christmas Plan.

Checklist: Find the balance. Because you can’t Detty and catch cruise on empty energy.

 

5. Get Your Magic Card to Unlock Lagos’ Biggest Holiday Blockbuster

Here’s where the magic truly begins. Twinwaters is introducing a 10-day Christmas blockbuster. Every day offers a new story, a new thrill. Ten days. All access. One card. The Magic Card gives you full access to every activity, dining experience, and rooftop fest at less than half the total cost.

Checklist: Buy It! It’s not just a pass. It’s your Detty December VIP status.

6. Build Your Squad and OG’S Wisely; It’s DETTY DECEMBER!

This one is key.

Why?

• Choose friends who can keep up not the ones that disappear when the bill lands or when your bank network is down.
• You need that one hype man, one plug, and one person that will remember where you parked after that rooftop rave that end 12am or 3am
• You know Lagos people don’t play with fashion. Every event is a runway.
  From brunch to night raves, your outfit must match the vibe. You squad can help you choose.

Checklist: Friend circle should match your vibe, bills and Detty December plans: 10 events, 5 friends, at least 15 outfits. Dollar and Naira bundles. Don’t argue. Just plan.

7. Find the View That Ends All Views

Because let’s be honest, if your December doesn’t have one rooftop picture with the Atlantic behind you, did it even happen? Every December, there’s always one picture and cinematic spot that becomes the gist of Lagos. Find it!

Checklist: Arrival photo ✅. Exotic rooftop drinks ✅. IJGB caption ready ✅. At Twinwaters’ rooftop you’ll get that “I Just Got Back & Lagos is lit” moment.

Lagos Tip: The View Rooftop Lounge is the official sunset headquarters. Lagos skyline. And that soft glow that makes everyone look like main character energy.

8. Don’t Follow the Crowd, Follow the Vibe and End the Year with Style and Maybe Fireworks.

Lagos Go Loud This Year but We Go Louder. This December, when everyone’s asking “Where’s the party?” but you’ll already be there. Five floors of pure energy. Ten days of memories. One destination that has it all.

Checklist:  Keep your eyes on Twinwaters because something special is brewing. You’ve done Detty before. Now, come experience it the Twinwaters way.