Ijebu Descendants Atlanta

Where will you be this Christmas?
Many are talking about Detty December! What exactly is Detty December?

Let’s help you out so you can prepare accordingly.

Detty December in Lagos is a year-end cultural and party phenomenon — a festive period throughout December (often starting late November and stretching into early January) when the city becomes one of the most vibrant and energetic places in Nigeria (and arguably Africa). 

🎉 What it is
• A festive cultural season celebrated with parties, concerts, street events, weddings, reunions, beach outings, club nights, food festivals, and more — basically nonstop social gatherings and celebrations leading up to Christmas and New Year. 
• The phrase “Detty” is Nigerian Pidgin slang derived from “dirty”, implying a wild, unrestrained, fun-filled and non-stop period of revelry. 
• Lagos, with its huge population, booming entertainment industry, music scene, and nightlife, is widely considered the epicenter of Detty December. 

🎶 Why Lagos?
• Lagos attracts locals, diasporans (often called “IJGBs” — I Just Got Back), and international visitors — many return home for the holidays, boosting energy and spending in the city. 
• The city hosts major concerts and festivals — including headline shows by local and global musicians, corporate events, and curated entertainment experiences. 
• Beyond nightlife, there are cultural gatherings, family reunions, weddings, food festivals and beach hangouts. 

💃 What to expect
• High energy and crowded venues — from clubs and concert arenas to beach parties and rooftop events. 
• Traffic and busy travel infrastructure — with Lagos swelling well above its usual population due to all the returnees and visitors. 
• Economic impact — local businesses, hotels, restaurants and tourism all benefit significantly. 

📅 Typical timeline
• Early December through New Year — with the majority of major concerts and “Detty December Fest” style events clustered around mid to late December. 

In short, Detty December is Lagos’s biggest yearly party season — a blend of family time, reunions, music culture, celebrations, and social life turned all the way up.

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT

Sequel to the occurrence that surround the carting away of Agemo statue at the early hours of today, the entire public is hereby informed that their will be traditional rite (Oro) tonight in Ijebu Ode by 9pm.
Kindly stay indoor.

Kindly do well by sharing this post.

Ijebu Igbo town went agog as one of our own is crowned as Otunba Senbadejo of Ojowo be at the palace of Olokine of Ojowo.

The glorious and successful occasion was well attended by prominent traditional rulers in Ijebu and its environs also by political delegates.

The regberegbe Bobamayegun Okunrin Asiwaju Akile Ijebu Egbe bobamayegun asiwaju okunrin akile ijebu were on ground to celebrate their brother, Asoju United States 🇺🇸 and Canada 🇨🇦 Olalekan Akinyemi.

We at Georgia Association of Ijebu Descendants (GAID) rejoice with our Financial Secretary and brother Otunba Olalekan Akinyemi Olalekan Akinyemi on his chieftaincy. We congratulate you on your Installation Otunba Senbadejo. We pray that the Lord Almighty will continue to be with you and empower you for the tasks ahead.

Ewe Oye a no’ri ooooo.

From the president Otunba Ibrahim Rasaq Otunba Rasaq Ibrahim

You all are cordially invited to celebrate with us.

GAID officials with guests at the cultural night in Atlanta

Yoruba Cultural night in Atlanta

The celebration of Yoruba group and cultures in Atlanta this past weekend

It’s That Time of the Year Again!🎄🎄

Georgia Association of Ijebu Indigent Would Like to Invite You all To our
Year-End Holiday Celebration.

Please Join Us For Dinner, Games, and Fun!

*Date: Sunday, December 18, 2022*
*Time: 3pm-8pm*
*Location: 6405 Fairburn Rd, suite 100. Douglasville, GA 30134*

Bring the Family and prepare gift for exchange! ❤️❤️❤️

Georgia Association of Ijebu Indigen in Atlanta is hosting its Biannual Convention, coming up in June 2023. Please save the date.

Investiture Ceremony of our
Grand Patron/Matron, Patrons and Matrons of the Ijebus in Dallas, Texas with

The Ijebus in Texas, as they were serenaded by Mr Johnson himself.

G.A.I.D watch word for April 2022. Ire lo pe, ika ò sunwòn.