There’s December… and then there’s Detty December.
What started as a few homecoming parties and beachside events has transformed into one of Africa’s most anticipated global festivals—a month-long cultural and social explosion that brings the world to Ghana’s doorstep.
But how did we get here?
Let’s take it back for a minute.
🌍 The Roots of Detty December: A Homecoming Like No Other
In the late 2000s, Ghana began seeing a wave of returnees—Ghanaians living abroad who made it a tradition to come home during the December holidays. With them came ideas, energy, and a hunger to reconnect with culture on their own terms.
By the early 2010s, events like Afrochella (now Afrofuture), TINA Festival, Little Havana, and Sands Accra began popping up. But it wasn’t until 2019—when Ghana launched the Year of Return to commemorate 400 years since the first enslaved Africans were taken from West Africa—that Detty December truly exploded onto the world stage.
Celebrities. Influencers. Diasporans. Curious travelers. They all came.
And what they found was electric.
Imagine: drummers under the stars in Aburi, rooftop parties in Cantonments, bonfire nights in Ada, food tastings in Jamestown, art shows in Osu, and pop-up raves in unexpected corners of the city. Ghana became the place to be in December—and Detty December became the unofficial title for this festive, soulful, and unforgettable season.
🪘 But It’s More Than Just Parties
Detty December isn’t just about “dettying” yourself (Ghanaian Pidgin for letting loose or turning up). It’s about reconnecting.
It’s about Ghanaians in the diaspora reclaiming their heritage.
It’s about travelers discovering the rhythm, food, and soul of West Africa.
It’s about locals building businesses, platforms, and communities to showcase the best of Ghanaian talent.
It’s about music, love, history, and home.
In a world that often feels disconnected, Detty December is the great reunion. And every year, it gets bigger.
📲 Enter: Akwaaba App — Your Essential Companion This Detty December
We know what you’re thinking:
With so much going on, how do you even keep up?
That’s why this year, Akwaaba App is doing what we do best:
Making Ghana easy, fun, and unforgettable to explore.
Here’s what we’ve got coming your way:
🎁 1. The Official Detty December Package Deal — COMING SOON!
We’re curating a done-for-you experience so you don’t miss a thing. Expect:
💫 Priority access to premium parties and cultural events
🧡 Exclusive volunteer opportunities (so you can give back while living it up)
✨ Surprise perks, from spa discounts to welcome brunches
🛏 Lodging support and vetted host recommendations
💃🏾 Mixers and meetups to find your tribe—before and after you land
📅 2. The Detty December Calendar — Only on Akwaaba App
Tired of screenshots, voice notes, and “who’s going where?” chaos?
We’ve built the first real-time, in-app Detty December calendar so you can browse, book, and bounce without stress.
Here’s what it features:
🎟️ Verified events across Accra, Kumasi, Cape Coast, Takoradi & beyond
📍 Location pins and directions
📸 Highlights from past editions
🎧 Music genre filters (Amapiano? Afrobeats? TrapGH? Sorted.)
💬 Live recommendations and trending picks
💥 Event reminders, so you never miss a moment
Just open the app and vibe.
🌟 Why Akwaaba App Is the Only Guide You Need This Season
We don’t just list events.
We live here. We know the scene.
Our mission is simple:
To help you explore Ghana deeply, joyfully, and effortlessly.
So whether you want to:
Go on a culture tour in Cape Coast
Take a pottery class in Aburi
Volunteer with a local nonprofit
Pop bottles at Polo Beach Club
Or just chill with good food and better people
Akwaaba App will get you there.
🛬 Detty December Is Bigger Than Ever in 2025
New venues. New lineups. New collabs. New faces.
But the same heartbeat: Ghana at its finest.
So, here’s your move:
Download the Akwaaba App now and get ready.
Because the moment flights start landing in December, the energy in Ghana shifts. The sun feels warmer. The nights go later. The laughter hits deeper.
And when the city lights up…
You’ll be exactly where you’re meant to be.
💥 Let’s Detty with Purpose
This December, live fully. Explore boldly. Connect meaningfully.
Detty, but do it with heart.
Detty, but do it with Akwaaba.
Ghana’s biggest season is almost here.
And your all-access pass?
It’s in your pocket.
Akwaaba App. The Party Starts Here. 🥂
