Shakara Festival has officially raised the bar for Detty December 2025 with the announcement of its full lineup and the introduction of its highly anticipated late night experience tagged Shakara After Dark. Set to take place from Thursday December 18 to Sunday December 21 2025 at the iconic Nautica Beach Resort in Elegushi Lekki Lagos, the four day cultural and music celebration is shaping up to be one of the most defining festivals of the year.
Renowned for its fusion of music culture lifestyle and community, Shakara Festival has steadily built a reputation as Nigeria’s premier cultural experience. With this latest announcement, the organizers have confirmed their most ambitious edition yet, one that promises a rich sonic journey across Afrobeats Alternative Highlife Rap R and B and Gospel music.
This year’s musical lineup reflects a careful balance of legends Alté icons and fast rising stars who are currently shaping the soundscape of Nigerian music. Lyrical powerhouses BlaqBonez and Show Dem Camp are set to deliver strong doses of rap and alternative energy. Afro soul and R and B lovers will be treated to smooth and emotive performances from JDess and Mich Straaw. On the Afrobeats front, the festival will spotlight the next generation of stars with appearances from Mavo Llona Tar1q and Morravey, artists who are steadily carving their names into the mainstream.
Alternative and indigenous sounds will not be left out as Brymo and Johnny Drille bring their folk fusion and heartfelt storytelling to the stage. Highlife lovers can look forward to rich live instrumentation and vintage groove from the legendary The Cavemen. The festival also extends its cultural reach to the diaspora through performances from Oshamo and Keys The Prince, reinforcing Shakara’s global outlook.
A major talking point of this year’s edition is the introduction of Shakara After Dark, a late night party experience designed to keep the energy alive long after the main performances end. On December 20, the acclaimed nightlife brand Obi’s House will take over the late night stage with a carefully curated rave experience. Partygoers can expect nonstop vibes powered by some of the scene’s most sought after selectors including DJ Shawn and Bonamax. This segment of the festival is set to become the heartbeat of the night for lovers of nightlife culture.
The grand finale of the festival will arrive on Sunday December 21 with the highly anticipated Shakara Gospel Day. This entire day is dedicated to high energy praise and worship, offering a spiritual climax to the four-day celebration. Some of the biggest names in Nigerian gospel music will lead the charge including Gbenga Akinfenwa SMJ Yinka Alaseyori Bidemi Olaoba Sinach Kingdom Magpsalms Ada Ehi Gerald Bishung and several others. The Gospel Day promises an atmosphere of joy gratitude and spiritual renewal as the festival draws its curtains.
With Early Bird tickets already selling fast, prospective attendees are encouraged to secure their passes quickly as prices are scheduled to increase on December 1. Tickets are available for individual festival days as well as for the full four day experience via the official Shakara Festival ticketing platform. The festival also continues to enjoy strong corporate backing with sponsors including Francesca Dacosta Flutterwave and Pernod Richard through its Jameson Black Barrel brand. Media and strategic partners for the event include Not Just Ok Hepzibah Idyah Xplug Knights Design and Construction Trace Beat 99.9 FM and Felicia Okoye.
With its star packed lineup immersive cultural zones electrifying nightlife and a powerful gospel finale, Shakara Festival 2025 is positioned not just as an event but as a defining cultural movement for December in Lagos. As Detty December approaches, all roads lead to Nautica Beach Resort for four unforgettable days of sound spirit and celebration.