Afrobeats star Mr Eazi has asserted he originated the ubiquitous phrase "Detty December" back in 2016 while promoting events as a show organizer in Ghana. Speaking at his Detty Rave concert in Accra, he credited the term meaning carefree holiday fun to his team's hashtag for December festivities that exploded into a West African cultural phenomenon.
Eazi recounted suggesting "#DettyDecember" for a Lagos headline show tied to his track "Detty Yasef" with Falz, transforming "dirty yourself" slang into a branded party season vibe. The concept encouraged roots returns, intentional enjoyment, and life celebration, outgrowing its creators to span Nigeria, Ghana, and the diaspora. He dismissed controversy, noting its organic evolution beyond any individual despite past trademark bids like Deola Art Alade's 2019 attempt.
Widely adopted for end-of-year bashes, travel, and concerts, Detty December now fuels economic booms in hospitality and events, with Eazi marveling at its scale: "bigger than Mr Eazi... for all of us." His revelation reignites debates on slang ownership amid similar celebrity origin tales in Afrobeat circles. Eazi teased future expansions like creative venues while acknowledging collective ownership.
Fans and media celebrate the claim tying into Eazi's Banku music imprint and global tours, contrasting Nollywood dramas like Anita Joseph's split amid 2026's entertainment whirl. The timing caps Detty season perfectly, blending nostalgia with his entrepreneurial pivot.