As Nigerians gear up to unwind in style during the annual December festivities, popularly known as 'Detty December,' the tradition continues strong in 2024. This year promises an array of concerts and festivals spread across the country, ensuring the final month of the year is packed with exciting events from start to finish. What concerts and festivals are happening in Lagos and Abuja in December 2024?

Upcoming Detty December 2024 Concerts in Lagos

Here are the concerts and festivals scheduled for the month of December 2024 in the city of excellence, Lagos state:

Flytime Festival 2024

The highly anticipated Flytime Festival is set to return in 2024 with its milestone 20th edition. Scheduled to run from December 22 to December 25 at the iconic Eko Convention Center, this year’s festival promises to be a star-studded spectacle.

Featuring performances from some of the biggest names in music, each day of the event is poised to deliver unforgettable experiences for fans.

Confirmed concerts include:

• Coca-Cola Rhythm Unplugged 2024 (December 22, 2024)
• Olamide Live in Concert 2024 (December 23, 2024)
• Davido Live in Concert 2024 (December 24, 2024)
• Ayra Starr Live in Concert (December 25, 2024)

Rema Live in Concert 2024

It has been confirmed that Rema would headline a concert in Lagos on December 22, 2024, at the Eko Atlantic in Lagos and with an exciting discography it is expected that the concert will be one to be remembered by attendees.

The ZTTW Experience 2024

It has also been confirmed that Zlatan will be holding a concert in Lagos at the Queens Park Event Center in Victoria Island Lagos on December 19, 2024.

The Experience Lagos 2024

It has been confirmed that arguably one of the biggest gospel end of teh year concert, The Experience will be held at the Tafawa Balewa Square, Lagos, on December 6, 2024.

NasBoi Live in Concert 2024

It has also been cofnirmed that NasBoi will be headlining aconcert on December 14, 2024, at Wave beach in Lagos.

Llona's Homeless Live Experience 2024

Popular Nigerian singer Llona will be holding a concert at Terra Kulture on December 12, 2024, themed the Homeless Live Experience.

Afrovibes Festival 2024

Afrovibes Festival, which would see both Chike and Mannywells headline on the day will be held on December 15, 2024, at the Ecobank Pan-African Center Victoria Island, Lagos.

Fuji Vibrations 2024

On December 5, 2024, FUJI Vibrations returns to Muri Okunola Park, this year’s theme, "Five Decades of Fuji: Honouring the Past, Inspiring the Future," marks a tribute to 50 years of Fuji’s transformative impact on music and cultural heritage.

Upcoming December 2024 Concerts in Abuja

Johnny Drille Live in Concert

Following the success of the Lagos edition, Johnny Drille would be taking his live concert to Abuja on December 8, 2024, at Harrow Park.

Rema live in concert

Rema would be making an appearance in a live concert session at Eagle Square, Abuja, on December 15, 2024.

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The snippet which follows his usual grime flow was released with visuals showing various Super Eagles players and their reactions following their defeat. There were numerous reactions from fans, some of them applauded Odumodublvck's work rate while others were happy that the lyrics of the snippet were encouraging the Super Eagles to do better next year.

TEARS IN ABIDJAN.

WE WILL BE BACK IN THE NEXT FINALS.

FOR SURE pic.twitter.com/KuLYvFVjH2

— INDUSTRY MACHINE (@Odumodublvck_) February 12, 2024

Here are some of the fan reactions;

Odumodublvck had recently cautioned Nigerian youths for always bashing Pastor E.A. Adeboye and was supported strongly by acclaimed video director, TG Omori.

I say this everyday. The sermons we used to enjoy as kids, parables, proverbs and spiritualism that weren’t ment for everyone the sons of Eli have taken them to the street to create mockery. It’s all fun n jokes on social media while it last sha https://t.co/LnUz9LnSJ9

— TG OMORI (@boy_director) February 12, 2024

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Nigerians that were nominated were Burna Boy in 4 categories: Best Global Music Album for I Told Them, Best Global Music Performance for (Alone), and Best Melodic Rap Performance. Davido with 3 categories in Best Global Music Album, Best Global Music Performance and Best African Music Performance.

‘Water’ by Tyla wins the #GRAMMYS award for Best African Music Performance. pic.twitter.com/xaL03CV0c9

— Pop Base (@PopBase) February 4, 2024

Other Nigerians were nominated in the new category called the African Music Performance Award where Asake and Olamide's Amapiano, Ayra Starr's Rush, Burna Boy's City Boys, and Davido featuring Musa Keys' Unavailable were nominated. The results were that Davido, Burna Boy, Asake, Ayra Starr and Olamide did not win any of their nominations as Tyla's Water reigned supreme.

Nigerians have expressed a range of reactions to the unexpected outcome. Davido lost his three Grammy nominations, and the Nigerian music industry was left disappointed. Social media platforms were abuzz with discussions and reactions to Tyla's victory over the Nigerian artists such as Burna Boy, Tems, Ayra Starr, and Olamide.

They shared their thoughts on social media with some saying that in the future AFCON match, Nigerians would win against Tyla's home country, South Africa.

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The pair, known for their contributions to the Afrobeat and Fuji music genres, recently captured the public's attention when they were seen enjoying a lighthearted and whimsical moment. In a surprising turn of events, Small Doctor, typically known for his Fuji and Afro-pop sound, delighted onlookers by serenading Bella Shmurda with gospel music, showcasing the depth of their friendship.

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The unexpected display of friendship between the two artists has set social media abuzz, with fans expressing their delight at the heartwarming interaction. This encounter has not only piqued the curiosity of their respective fan bases but has also fueled speculation about a potential collaboration between the two musicians. As they continue to spend time together, their growing bond has become a topic of great interest within the music community.

Bella Shmurda, who was 'best friends' with deceased artist, Mohbad, is encouraged by some fans to get solace in a new friendship, as he has expressed time and time again that he is still grieving his friend.

See fan comments here.

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In the video, DJ Cuppy, whose real name is Florence Ifeoluwa Otedola, is seen alongside her sisters, Temi and Tolani, sharing joyful moments with their grandmother. Her grandmother shared stories of how Cuppy as a child would bring her hibiscus flowers and say "Grandma, I love you" basically centering on how sweet Ifeoluwa (Dj Cuppy) has been all her life.

As Cuppy posted the video she captioned it "My grandma shared a special childhood story about me, this is a moment I will cherish forever— it reminds me HOW MUCH of a heart had and STILL have. I am and will always be a LOVER."

My grandma shared a special childhood story about me this is a moment I will cherish forever— it reminds me HOW MUCH of a heart had and STILL have. I am and will always be a LOVER

Btw, my real name is Ìfẹ́olúwa pic.twitter.com/bKJfUWXB9T

— Cuppy (@cuppymusic) January 7, 2024

Fans were estatic and gave so many comments;

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The song, which was revealed during the early hours of December 29, 2023, has sparked a wave of reactions from fans across various platforms.

The release of Wahala comes in the wake of previous controversies surrounding Naira Marley, including allegations related to the death of Mohbad, a former artist on his record label. Following Mohbad's passing, some fans accused Naira Marley of contributing to the circumstances that led to the artist's death, citing claims of blocking Mohbad from securing music gigs and endorsements, which allegedly impacted Mohbad's well-being. Those controversies have been settled in court with Naira Marley granted bail in the sum of N20 million with three sureties.

The track, Wahala, which was released with no prior promotion has been described by some fans as an addition to Naira Marley's discography, blending Afrobeat and other musical styles to create a unique sound. Fans have taken to social media platforms such as Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube to express their excitement and different opinions about the new release. 

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Featuring Ladipoe, Vector, Blaqbonez, and Zlatan, this year's Hennessy Cypher has taken the rap scene by storm, amassing over 1.9 million views on youtube since its release.

The journey of Hennessy in influencing the Nigerian rap community traces back to 2016 when the first Hennessy Cypher was introduced.

Ladies and GentleMen!

Hennessy Cypher 2023, here we go! pic.twitter.com/Gu3niuiRlh

— Nigerian Barz Association (@NigerianBarz) October 17, 2023

Since then, Hennessy has been on a relentless mission to transform the landscape of the Nigerian rap scene, offering platforms like Hennessy Artistry and Hennessy VS Class that have nurtured and celebrated talent within the hip-hop sphere.

The Hennessy Cypher 2023, clocking in at four minutes of pure rap artistry, is a testament to the evolution of Nigerian rap. Each artist, in their unique style, brings a level of brilliance to the table that is nothing short of awe-inspiring. The verses in this Cypher serve as a repository of bars that are not only memorable but also deeply relatable.

Lines such as "They let me through security but don't realize the bars on my phone make it an explosive device," and "Know your peace and what it means to you 'cause you don't want that drama lyrically, physically, spiritually; you go drown trying to swim with the seige" are just a glimpse into the wordplay mastery on display.

There's even a nod to the traditional Yoruba language with lines like "Ẹ bá mi gbe Panla mi sé̩, kẹ gba Salmon yín, big fish eja nla too big, I’m mighty fún net yin."

Beyond the sheer talent on display, the Hennessy Cypher 2023 also stands out for its dedication to inclusivity. The inclusion of traditional languages in the verses showcases a commitment to celebrating Nigeria's diverse cultural heritage within the context of hip-hop.

The inclusion of Zlatan in the closing moments of the song has sparked passionate discussions among fans. Many have expressed their approval, citing the energy and charisma he brought to the Cypher's finale, making it a memorable conclusion.

The Hennessy Cypher 2023 has left fans and rap enthusiasts buzzing with excitement. This yearly tradition has not only entertained audiences but solidified Hennessy's role in shaping the future of Nigerian hip-hop.

With each new edition, they continue to push the boundaries of creativity, cementing their commitment to the vibrant world of hip hop and urban culture.

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With a star-studded performance list from day one to day three of one of the biggest afrobeats festival in the world today, Afro Nation 2023 held in Portugal, deciding your best performance for the event might be hard, but fans could not stop talking about the performance they enjoyed the most in an exclusive interview session with NotJustOk.

Afrobeats top stars like Burna Boy, Wizkid, Ayra Starr and Asake captured the attention of fans who had attended the event with the hip-hop mogul 50-Cent also stealing the hearts of many who had attended the event alongside Ampiano stars Focalistic and Musa Keys as well as TayC.

Burna Boy captured the heart of three international fans who had been excited about his performance and how he carried the audience along; Wizkid was also the centre of attention as three foreigners were impressed with his stage presence and performance. Ayra Starr stole a fan's attention with her voice as she also took to the stage. Asake's stage dive was also talked about by one fan who categorized it as one of the highlights of his night. 50-Cent, Focalistic, Musa Keys and TayC all captured the attention of the fans in their own way.

Watch fans talk about the performance below:

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The Hausas (fondly called Arewa on twitter) are one of Africa's most populous ethnic groupings, primarily found in northern Nigeria and southern Niger in west Africa. Their music is commonly categorized as ceremonial music (rok'on fada), royal praise songs (yabon sarakai), and rural traditional folk music.

Their folk music has contributed significantly to the development of Nigerian music. However, the inability to understand the Hausa language has hindered the rate of acceptance just as songs of any language you don't understand. People tend to listen to music they can understand, even if it lacked lyricism.

However, music is can be a form of adventure to those who love it and see it as such.

Personally, on some days, I travel the world through music. I'm not capping, when I tell you my playlist is so diverse. On it, you'd see all types of genre from different parts of the world, from native Russian music, to Fuji music, Indian songs. You will see few of Namadingo's records like 'Maury'. Of course there are many like me. People who explores the world through music.

And oh!, Namadingo is an African artist from Malawi. Fondly called 'Dr Namandigo' by his fans on YouTube, known for the mash-up he did with the late Giddess Chalamanda titled 'Linny Hoo'.

Although, the likes of Magnito, MI Abaga, Sixfootplus, ClassiQ and host of others, are doing Hausa raps, Hamisu is not rapping, but has taken the production to another level by infusing modern beat without loosing its touch. First off;

Who is Hamisu Breaker?

His real name is 'Hamisu Sa’id Yusuf', and was born in Kano. If you mention his name in the commercial city of Kano, Nigeria, you'd see women, men, and children alike, going gaga. Simply put, they love him.

Hamisu Breaker got the name 'Breaker' in his early days of 'Break Dancing'. He started his music career in secondary school, and has produced several musical projects.

How did I discover Hamisu Breaker?

My guy, Victor had just finished watching Arsenal's highlight on YouTube. He was angry for missing the match, because he had to work on sunday. Also, Arsenal lost the match.

In my mind, I was like "sheybi na Arsenal... what were you expecting?, awon heart breaker FC." No shades to Arsenal Fans though. You guys are my Hero.

Not to leave the screen blank, he decided to play a musical YouTube video; Lo, and behold, he landed on one of Hamisu's popular song at the time titled 'Jaruma'

I didn't understand the hausa language, but the tune was different and so was the presentation - stiff, local and dramatic. Lol. My Arewa people. I love them. As I listen, I got stuck. I remember playing it more than three times that same day. Then I reached out to my friend and personal doctor, Dr Amira, who lives in the North, to translate what the song was about to me.

It was a 'song of heart' aka love song. I remembered her smiling as she interpreted the song.

Truly, music unites, and connects without boarders. Long story short, I began to listen to his songs, because there was something about his production - local, the choice and blend of beats, traditional but infused with a touch of modernity, and yes, his passion as he sings.

Hamisu Breaker Songs

Hamisu has produced lots of songs but would love to introduce you to his records with just these three songs - Jaruma, So Ne, and Banganjiba. Enjoy

1. Jaruma

In the year 2020, Jaruma became the most-watched Hausa song on YouTube. This Hamisu Breaker's song also set a record at the peak in the history of Hausa music.

2. So Ne

You will definitely love 'So Ne', because, as real recognizes real, hearts relate well to matters of the heart.

3. Bangajiba

Bangajiba, meaning 'Not Tired', is one of Hamisu's song you won't get tired of listening to. It came bearing the full hausa vibe that you're familiar with, but with a new rave. This is my favorite Hamisu breaker's song.

To get more update on his new songs, connect with Hamisu Breaker on Instagram via @hamisu_breaker_dorayi

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In this edition of Fan Affairs, we speak to the Away star with the enchanting falsetto, Oxlade who recently put out his second project, the Eclipse EP, to get the scoop on all the fan love he's been getting since his voice broke him through.

Fan Affairs with Oxlade: When did it first hit you that you had fans?

This was a weird experience but one time, the Nigerian police carried me under the bridge of Ojuelegba like they literally stopped me, took me out of my ride, and carried me into their van. I've never shared this story before cause it would make me seem insensitive but inside the bus they took me to, the police that was driving was jamming to Away and they didn't know that I was the one they were harassing. And I had mixed feelings like ‘Damn, I've blown’ but again, they didn't know who they were rough handling. But outside the streets, as they were taking me in, everybody was shouting ‘Oxlade, Oxlade, Oxlade!’ It was past the center of my hood itself, Ojuelegba in Surulere. It was a bittersweet feeling but I couldn't pay attention to the fact that the police were actually jamming to my song on the radio. It was weird.

Did they ever get to find out and how did you get out of that situation? 

I never got to tell them who I was but I think it trended on Twitter at that point in time. Shout-out to Dotun Cool FM, he made some awareness and all the police ambassadors too, so the thing broke out on Twitter and they had to let me go in 5 minutes, they had to call someone like “Be like this one na fish wey we no fit swallow" and they had to let me go. And till now, they never knew that I was the one jamming.

ALSO READ: Fan Affairs with Lojay: 'I want to Go on A Tour Round Nigeria"

Back then I'd never performed Away, Covid was just starting to ease out and everybody was just starting to go out. So getting to see everybody recognise me, not from the perspective that I could have done something bad but instead, regardless of the fact that the police were rough handing me, they were happy to see me outside and they recognised me and getting into the car, it's still my song they're using to enjoy while beating me. 

Was this arrest during the #EndSARs period? 

It was before the #EndSARs, this was one of the various events that triggered us to stand up and go for the #EndSARs. 

Fan Affairs with Oxlade:

What are some things you no longer do or some places you no longer frequent after this happened?

I missed street fried yam with ponmo, in Surulere I could casually trek outside and go and buy fried yam. Everything here is classy and packaged. I can't even go out. There are some things I can't wear-- some rumo rumo outfits that I can't just get away with because I'm an artiste. There are some places where I have to get into character. But trying to switch from Oxlade to Olaitan can be stressful. I wish I could still play football in the streets. I miss street soccer-- I'm a street boy so pardon me. 

But I still go to the streets. I shot Frenemies in Shitta and I go back home to connect with my people, at least one weekend in a month if I'm in the country. 

Would you say you ever feel overwhelmed by being an artiste and the fan love?

Now I just allow everything that happens to flow naturally so when they come gassing me up, I just show equal appreciation to the ones that I can thank. But there are some people that go beyond the line and do some extra things, those are the ones that give me goosebumps. So I always wear shades because I'm a shy guy by default and that hides my facial expression. Most times people go over the line on these Ps, I get goosebumps.

ALSO READ: Fan Affairs with Buju: 'I Don't Let Fame Reduce the Way I Live'

Fan Affairs with Oxlade:

So of all these times, what's the craziest or most memorable thing a fan has ever done to get your attention?

A fan inked my name on her waist. It happened last year during Covid.

How did you find out?

She sent it to my fan page so they sent it to me and I was like ‘Wow that's crazy.’

Till now I don't know how to feel about it but that goes to show how diehard it is to receive that much pain. And it's on the waistline so it's not everyone that'll see it so it feels less pressuring on my side. But her boyfriend is also always going to see it and that's the weird part. 

I sent her a message, all those newsletter things saying thank you for supporting my music and then I gifted her a free ticket to one of my shows.

If you were going to have a fan moment, what celebrity do you think would leave you starstruck?

Wande Coal, any day of my life. Or Chris Brown but he won't really leave me starstruck but I'll feel it. But for Wande, I'll not blink for the first one minute. And we've met but it can never go.

Fan Affairs with Oxlade: 

You've always had a core following, what would you attribute this to? 

I really have no idea but I think my genuineness and my transparency in my circle actually helped a lot. I try my best to interact with my fans. And all these little things matter. So once in a while, try to check your tweets and your DMs. They would understand that you can't reply everyone but when they see these little kind gestures, you know how they send these long-ass messages without expecting a reply and just go in and tell them you're a star, you can do it, don't give up. If that's the one thing you can ever send to them, you have no idea how many lives you're touching and it will have an effect on the person's friends too. 

ALSO READ: Fan Affairs with Olakira: 'A Politician's Wife Moved to Me in the Club'

So if I feel like celebrities should try once in a while to retweet something or just show appreciation cause these are the people enriching us. So we need to actually care more about fans and I think that's why my own people they don't want to hear any story, if you come at me on Twitter, they'll come for you and your family. 

You've also always had closet performances when did you start having these shows and of all of them, which would you say is your favourite? 

That'll be Plug the Ox in 2019 December. That's the only time where I could connect with my fans at the fullest capacity before Covid so it was quite spiritual and personal and it was like “Damn I actually have fans that came only for Oxlade’s music. Now I can't wait to do that again cause this other time it's going to be bigger. Now I'm not even capping myself again cause the last time, I felt like ‘Lemme just have 200 people and do a meet and greet. Plug the Ox had 15, 000 entries and 2,000 people in a 200 capacity space which was a madness so ever since then, I don't undermine myself and how many people I can perform for.

If you enjoyed Fan Affairs with Oxlade, make sure to check Notjustok.com every Tuesday, as we'll be sure to bring you more authentic stories from all your favorite music stars. You can also stream Oxlade and DJ Coublon's Eclipse here.

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At the show-- LV  & ATTN Live. I literally just stepped out and I'd felt like people were listening to the music but I didn't think that I had ‘fans’ until the show. It was a very fulfilling experience cause all the work you put in in the last couple of years had finally come together and it was nice to see.

ALSO READ: Fan Affairs with Tomi Thomas: 'I kissed My Fan Back'

What are some things you no longer do or some places you no longer frequent after this happened?

I'm a homebody so I'm not the type of person to just go out for any reason normally. So there's nowhere really. Usually, whenever I go out, it's at night to lounges, clubs and I still do that pretty easily. I guess the only thing that has changed is how I go to those places cause now I go with people but it's still the same other than random places like Ebeano. 

Now I can no longer go to Olaiya as often and I enjoyed going there myself cause I could make my own selection of meat but now I have to put it in the hands of someone else to get the right assortment of meat on your plate. 

Fan Affairs with Lojay: What is the craziest or most memorable thing a fan has ever done to get your attention?

Someone sent me nudes. Like that was the first message. And I was like ‘what?’ I closed the chat after that cause the world is very sensitive. You don't want to be caught in any unfortunate situation so I ran away. 

Funny enough it was early days so I know there's still going to be a lot more cause the brand is obviously going to grow. 

If you were going to have a fan moment, what celebrity do you think would leave you starstruck?

Probably Elon Musk. I feel I'm more starstruck by people outside my field cause there are a lot of amazing people doing other things. Its not about his wealth, I'm fascinated by his mind and the way he processes information. 

ALSO READ: Fan Affairs with Lady Donli: 'Someone Bought All My Merchandise'

Given the fact that you came into the limelight following the release of your EP with Sarz in June, do you ever get overwhelmed by the amount of fan love you get?

Nah not really. And I feel like that's one of the reasons why Sarz and I have a great work relationship. I've subconsciously prepared myself for where I am for the past ten years cause I always believed that one day I'm going to have a lot of responsibility and power and I'll need to be able to control it. So it just kept me levelheaded and in my younger days, I just always knew certain things were just in the moment and to not get carried away. 

You've also had a number of performances and they've all been electrifying. Where would you love to perform next?

So what I pray and want, is different from what is going to happen in the immediate future-- I'm trying to go to the Madison Square Garden, what's my hope and dream but if we're talking about a location that is achievable right now and is strategically the better location, then I want to go on a tour round Nigeria, LV & ATTN live everywhere. 

Not just because I want to perform in these cities but because I also want to see life there and just travel to Kano, Enugu, Yobe, Delta and experience them. Even if we can't do 36 states, and have just like 20.

If you enjoyed Fan Affairs with Lojay, make sure to check Notjustok.com every Tuesday, as we'll be sure to bring you more authentic stories from all your favorite music stars. You can also stream Lojay and Sarz's LV & ATTN here.

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In this edition of Fan Affairs, we speak to the In My Maserati star, Olakira, who recently put out a new single, 4Play, to hear what fan love has been about for him ever since his smash hit.

Fan Affairs with Olakira: When did it first hit you that you had fans?

There was one day I decided to wear a facemask and dark sunshades and drive out to the mall thinking no one would recognise me. Then this guy was looking at me. I kept wondering about it but I was certain he didn't know who I was. Next thing he went “Up in my Maserati.” 

I was still moving far from him, he just said “Baba, no run for me now, we sabi you, wetin we wan do?” He now started telling the people in the mall and the cashiers that it was Olakira. People were surprised and like a joke, they started coming over and told me to take off my facemask because they wanted to snap with me. 

ALSO READ: Fan Affairs with Laycon: "The Craziest Thing a Fan Did Was During Valentine's Period"

I felt so happy, the fact that I was covered up and people still recognised me, that's amazing. The crazy thing is that I've been to that mall before on a normal day with my crew and the cashiers attended to me normally. Then when they got to find out who I was, they were all over me. 

What are some things you no longer do or some places you no longer frequent after this happened?

I don't go to public places or clubs anymore. Just imagine that a club is making inquiries about me coming to their club and getting paid then someone is telling me, “Guy, it's Friday, let's go to the club.” The same club? You're kidding me men. It has to be official, that's the lifestyle. 

I also can't just buy things by the roadside anymore. I actually experienced something like that and I won't want to do that again cause at the end of the day, it's going to cost you a lot. 

Fan Affairs with Olakira: What is the craziest or most memorable thing a fan has ever done to get your attention?

This one was funny and unexpected. It was in a club in Nairobi, Kenya and this lady just lied to the bouncers that she wanted to take a picture and they were pushing her so I told them to let her in. After she took a picture with me, she just whispered into my ears saying, “Can I have your number?” And the funny thing is that she was with her lover or husband. I was mind blown at the lengths she went to get my number. 

To be honest, that's why you have to take it easy on some artistes. Because what if I'd given her my number and told her to sit down? Along the line I got to realise that her lover was a senator or politician and he came with a lot of escorts, that's how they'd beat me up in another man's land. 

So when someone told me who her lover was, I was just smiling, mindblown by the experience.

ALSO READ: Fan Affairs with Bella Shmurda: "A Fan Came to Knock on My Door"

If you were going to have a fan moment, what celebrity do you think would leave you starstruck?

Ariana Grande, no cap. When I heard she got married, my head dey spin. I've been a fan of everything about her. 

In terms of artiste fanbase, there's Burna Boy's Outsiders, Wizkid FC etc. Whose fanbase would you say love to have in terms of loyalty?

Burna Boy actually. Who no like better thing? And his fans are real people. And Wizkid FC too. They're all trying honestly, doing what they feel is best. 

What would you say are the pros of having fans and the cons if any?

Well, you're being celebrated by a fellow human and it makes me feel special and wonder if I'm not human as well. Some will even say it to your face that ‘You know, you're not like us.’

Well for the bad side, I don't think there's any. Just that some of them want to you know now *voice trails off*

If you enjoyed Fan Affairs with Olakira, make sure to check Notjustok.com every Tuesday, as we'll be sure to bring you more authentic stories from all your favorite music stars. You can also stream Olakira's 4Play here.

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In this edition of Fan Affairs, we speak to the Pan African rockstar fondly referred to as Cash Mummy, Lady Donli, who recently released her Wild EP, to get the tea on what fan love has been like for her.

Fan Affairs with Lady Donli: When did it first hit you that you had fans?

It was in 2014 or ‘15 when I dropped my first single, Mr Creeper. I remember getting my first 1,000 plays and seeing people so into me and into the music. I think that's when I thought I had fans. I didn't use to call them fans though, but supporters. So it hit me then that I had supporters cause I had people I didn't know or have any mutuals with following me, sharing the music, and sending me messages about how much they loved it. 

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I was really pumped, I couldn't believe it but at the same time I could. I was just happy that people could see the vision and share in it. 

What are some things you no longer do or some places you no longer frequent after this happened?

The thing is, I'm an introvert so on a regular basis, I don't go out as much. So I think now I just go out less than I used to and I only go to certain types of places where I know that the people I'll see are my mutuals. It's not like I don't like meeting my fans but sometimes it could get overwhelming especially since I'm an introverted person. 

Also most times when I go for a concert, depending on the type, I wouldn't stay inside the crowd, I'll probably move to the side. 

Fan Affairs with Lady Donli: What is the craziest or most memorable thing a fan has ever done to get your attention?

I don't know if they did this to get my attention but someone has bought all my merchandise for 6 people and he posted a video and I saw it. It was in 2019 (and in the video) he just kept bringing out bags of merchandise and I was like “wow, that's crazy yo, this guy spent all this money cause he likes Lady Donli.”

Then someone sent money to my PayPal last week and was just like “Keep doing what you're doing.”

Mostly all this stuff started in 2019 after I dropped my album, Enjoy Your Life. 

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If you were going to have a fan moment, what celebrity do you think would leave you starstruck?

Beyonce for sure. If I saw her, I wouldn't have any words and I might even faint. 

You're known for your rockstar performances and closet live shows, which of these has been your favourite so far?

My favourite show so far has been my 2019 Enjoy Your Life, Lagos concert just because it had all the elements I wanted out of a life performance. I played with a complete band and The Cavemen and the energy that night was electric, you needed to have been there. It's one of those concerts that I think people will talk about for ages and just be like “Yeah, Lady Donli Enjoy Your Life, Lagos 2019” and tell their kids about it and show them pictures. That's what that show was for me. 

 You have core fanbases in Lagos and Abuja, but if you were to connect with one other fanbase in another city, which would it be and why?

I think it would be Port Harcourt just because when I was little, I used to sort of frequent Port Harcourt and the city holds a special place in my heart. I think if I could relate to my Ph fans, that'd be really cool. 

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In this edition of Fan Affairs, we speak to a leading tastemaker of the new school of hip-hop and originator of the YP Szn movement, PsychoYP, whose new single, Euphoria is currently circulating the airwaves, to get the scoop on his fan experiences.

Fan Affairs with PsychoYP: When did it first hit you that you had fans?

The first time I performed after dropping my first EP Lost In The Sauce.

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This was back in 2017 and then we really only shared music to our friends in school from our phones and SoundCloud. I was booked for a prom in Abuja and once I stepped on the stage, all the kids ran from the back of the hall and the whole thing was just crazy. They were singing Hit My Plug, music I dropped on SoundCloud word for word and it was a great feeling. That’s when I knew I was made for this.

What are some things you no longer do or some places you no longer frequent after this happened?

I can’t just stop going to places or doing things just because I have fans. Like you can catch me in my car in traffic or your favourite fast food joint buying chicken pie. I still play football where everyone plays football. So it’s nothing like that for me.

Fan Affairs with PsychoYP: What is the craziest or most memorable thing a fan has ever done to get your attention?

A school bus of secondary school kids were singing all my music back to me.

I had dropped my first mixtape YPSZN and performing shows to promote it in the summer of 2018. After a performance, I was waiting for a taxi and this school bus drives in and all the kids see me outside the hall and just start going crazy. They started singing my songs to me, trying to jump out the windows of the bus. I sang back, took selfies with their phones, and just had a good time with them.

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If you were going to have a fan moment, what celebrity do you think would leave you starstruck?

Has to be Drake or Lil Wayne.

Your movement started from Abuja and spread all through the country and is also going global. What's one place you were surprised to find out you have fans in?

Honestly, I don’t even know. I have fans everywhere. The other day I was in McDonald’s with my face mask and someone still recognized me!

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In this edition of Fan Affairs, we speak to the Port Harcourt -bred Afrofusion duo of the new age of music, Ajebo Hustlers, the designers of the Kpos Lifestyle movement, who also recently put out their debut album, Kpos Lifestyle Vol. 1, to get the gist of what fan love has been for the PH city sweethearts.

Fan Affairs with Ajebo Hustlers: When did it first hit you that you had fans?

It was when we did our first performance, the venue was packed and we had everyone singing our song word for word.

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It felt really great and it made us realize we were doing something great and this much people could pay to come to see we were on the right track.

What are some things you no longer do or some places you no longer frequent after this happened?

A lot you know, just certain chill-out spots we used to hang at before, and even down to the little things like going down to the barbershop, now the barber comes to meet us.

Fan Affairs with Ajebo Hustlers: What is the craziest or most memorable thing a fan has ever done to get your attention?

A fan who randomly bumped into us at our hotel traced us to our room, we were recording so she asked for pictures and afterward refused to leave. She insisted on spending some time with us.

This was around early this year 2021, just before we released Pronto.

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 If you were going to have a fan moment, what celebrity do you think would leave you starstruck?

Jay-z I guess, he’s such an inspiration and someone I admire a lot.

How would you best describe your tagline Kpos Lifestyle to new fans?

It signifies positivity and preaches hard work and perseverance, being able to navigate your goals regardless of the challenges life throws at you.

 Where's one city you have fans in that you'd love to meet?

There’s a lot of places like Ghana, Kenya, and others places. We get calls a lot from these places.

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Fan Affairs with Bella Shmurda: When did it first hit you that you had fans, president of Dangbana Republik and all that?

I had this song, Dangbana Orisa, when I released it, the love was massive. Everybody was loving it, that's when I knew I really had people behind me. 

I felt blessed and graced cause not everyone has that opportunity. For me to be here, doing mad things and people loving it, I feel blessed. 

What are some things you no longer do or some places you no longer frequent after this happened?

First of all, my school, I don't really go to my school anymore. Then there are some places I used to go back then in my hood where I used to go and enjoy myself, I can't go there anymore. 

Fan Affairs with Bella Shmurda: What is the craziest or most memorable thing a fan has ever done to get your attention?

A fan had to come and knock on my door.

On your house door?

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Yes, my house door gan gan gan gan, that they want to take pictures, men it was crazy. I don't know how they escaped all the security at my estate that they had to come and knock at my door, it was crazy. But I had to do it for them, I had to take pictures and all of that so shout out to all of them. 

Tell us more details, what time in your career did it happen and was it more than one person?

They were 5 people actually-- 2 guys, 3 girls. But I could handle it, it's just to share love, try to be friendly enough. My guys were around so we could take their pictures and enjoy ourselves. I think this was after Cash App when Hallelu was hot. They were like ‘Yoo, we've been looking for you, we must take picture. They say na your house be dis, this-that.’

 If you were going to have a fan moment, what celebrity do you think would leave you starstruck?

I think Olamide Baddoo, I've always cherished him, he's a king. So anytime I'm around him, I always feel like a fan. So him majorly, and myself. 

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When people come to you and tell you that they are Dangbana Republikans, do you have any methods of verifying their claims of being fans? 

Well anybody can be a Republikan. I don't ask them anything, I just try to take pictures, make them smile and all. 

Fan Affairs with Bella Shmurda: What’s one country other than Nigeria you have a lot of fans in and can’t wait to perform at?

I think I have a lot of them in Ghana, Kenya, in South Africa. Ukraine too, cause when I went to perform there, it was like a concert and it was crazy. 

So if you could pick only one location-- your PR says you have in London as well, for your next out of country performance, which would it be?

I'll go with Gracey-- London. 

If you enjoyed Fan Affairs with Bella Shmurda, make sure to check Notjustok.com every Tuesday, as we'll be sure to bring you more authentic stories from all your favorite music stars. You can also stream Bella Shmurda's High Tension 2.0 EP here.

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