With “Detty December,” Kabusa Oriental Choir offers their own vibrant take on Nigeria’s end-of-year celebration culture. The phrase—popularized by Mr Eazi—describes the intense festive stretch from mid-December into January, when parties, concerts, family gatherings, and diaspora homecomings collide in joyful excess. It’s a season defined by movement, music, and togetherness, and the choir captures that energy in their own distinctive way.
Built on drums and bass designed for dancing, the track pairs rhythmic drive with the choir’s signature close harmonies. The repeated title line works almost like a chant, pulling listeners into the communal spirit of the season. It feels less like a performance and more like a shared celebration, where voices and rhythm move as one.
What makes this release especially striking is how Kabusa Oriental Choir continues to bridge worlds. Known for their choral reinterpretations of contemporary pop and afrobeats, they’ve built an unlikely international following by reshaping modern sounds through rich vocal arrangements. “Detty December” stays true to that approach, blending cultural storytelling with choral power.
The result is a joyful, high-energy track that honors the chaos and excitement of the season—music that feels rooted in Nigerian culture while resonating far beyond its borders.
