Tag: Cultural origins
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How Mr Eazi Coined ‘Detty December’ in 2016: The Rise of a Nigerian Festive Phrase
The Claim: A Phrase Born in 2016 In an oft-cited moment from his Detty Rave concert in Accra, singer and entrepreneur Tosin Ajibade, better known as Mr Eazi, sparked renewed discussion about the origin of the now-iconic Nigerian festive slogan “Detty December.” According to his account, the phrase was coined in 2016, years before it…
