Tag: Mr Eazi
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How Mr Eazi Coined ‘Detty December’ in 2016 and Its Rise to Festive Fame
Introduction: A Phrase That Captured a Seasonal Spirit In 2016, a catchy term began to echo through Nigerian music circles and eventually across West Africa: Detty December. Attributed to a rising artist-entrepreneur, Tosin Ajibade, better known as Mr Eazi, the phrase quickly became more than just slang. It encapsulated a lifestyle—bold, festive, and unapologetically celebratory—that…
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How Mr Eazi Coined ‘Detty December’ and Its Rise to Nigeria’s Festive Lexicon
Introduction: A phrase that captured a season In the bustling world of Nigerian pop culture, a single phrase can encapsulate an entire month of celebrations. Detty December is one such term that transformed the country’s social calendar, turning December into a party-forward, high-energy season. While many tags and slang terms circulate in Lagos, Abuja, and…
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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…