Lagos’ music scene exploded with excitement tonight as Afrobeats megastar Wizkid made an unannounced appearance alongside American rapper Gunna during a live set at the ongoing Detty December Fest, a key highlight in the city’s end-of-year concert calendar. Videos circulating on Instagram show Wizkid walking onto the stage mid-set to greet Gunna and share a moment with the crowd, sending fans into a frenzy across social platforms.
This came just a day after Wizkid’s own monumental sold-out homecoming concert—the G.O.A.T. Experience—at Tafawa Balewa Square on December 28, where he packed 56,000 fans into the venue, delivering a career-spanning set that captivated attendees with hits like Ojuelegba, Show You the Money, and Money Constant.
The surprise occurred at the Ilubirin venue in Ikoyi, part of the Detty December Fest, where Gunna was delivering a high-energy set to a packed crowd. As the beat for their collaborative track “Forever Be Mine” (from Gunna’s 2025 album The Last Wun) dropped, Wizkid emerged on stage, sending the audience into absolute frenzy. Attendees erupted in cheers, with phones lighting up the night as the two stars performed the song together live in Nigeria for the first time.
The energy of the moment was palpable online: fans hailed the unexpected pairing of two global acts on a Lagos stage, dropping clips and reactions in real time. Wizkid’s entrance during Gunna’s performance wasn’t part of the published lineup and highlights how Lagos — during this festival stretch — continues to be a magnet for spontaneous, cross-genre collaborations that reflect the city’s rising influence in global music culture.
The moment Wizkid joined American rapper Gunna on stage to perform their hit song during his set at Detty December Fest#CTVTweetspic.twitter.com/XZcdFDlVOj
This isn’t the first time the two have appeared together. Noteworthy flashbacks include Wizkid joining Gunna to perform “Forever Be Mine” live at Afro+ Fest in the U.S., a moment that similarly drove widespread online buzz.
As social media reels and fan posts continue to circulate, these surprise moments aren’t just concert highlights—they’re defining cultural exchanges that resonate well beyond Lagos, positioning Afrobeats and U.S. hip-hop in a shared global spotlight.
