By BABAJIDE AWOYINFA

It has been an eventful week, as the festive cheer is sweeping across Lagos metropolis, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports.

Lagos is getting into the festive spirit as stunning display of lights lit up the city.

Corporate organisations have begun to set the tone for the holiday season with their annual Christmas decoration of some roads.

Home and street owners are also joining in, creating a magical atmosphere throughout the city.

December is shaping up to be a month of non-stop entertainment in Lagos, with a lineup of concerts, latest movie releases, and special festive menus at restaurants.

NAN reports that beaches and parks are also decked out in festive decorations, while clubs and lounges are jam-packed with patrons enjoying the nightlife.

However, the increased activity has also led to traffic congestion, earning December the nickname “Detty December”.

Despite the chaos, it is clear that Lagos is ready to party and make the most of the festive season.

The just-concluded week was also eventful, from entertainment controversies to the Naira’s unexpected rise against the dollar.

Nigerian lifestyle content creator, Kuye Adegoke, popularly known as ‘Egungun of Lagos’, was embroiled in controversy after his private sex tape was leaked online.

The Incident sparked outrage online, with many criticising Egungun’s hypocrisy, given his history of objectifying women in his content.

However, his wife came to his defense, claiming the leak was a blackmail attempt.

In the music industry, superstar Davido released his new track titled “Funds” off his upcoming “5ive”album, featuring rapper Odumodu Blvk and award-winning songwriter, Chike.

The song begins with a nostalgic vibe, sampling Brenda Fassie’s classic song, “Vulindlela”.

However, the move sparked controversy among fans, with some saying that Davido disrespected the South African legend by sampling her song without permission.

Others argued that Davido did his research and was paying homage to the legend.

In a surprise move, the Naira appreciated against the U.S. dollar in the parallel foreign exchange market, with the Central Bank of Nigeria’s exchange market data showing a rate of N1,535 to the dollar on Friday, compared to N1,717 previously.

This development sparked a flurry of reactions online, with many Nigerians taking to X, formerly Twitter, and Instagram to celebrate the news.

Some joked that the appreciation was due to Nigerians abroad returning home to spend their dollars, thereby boosting the Naira’s value.

Whatever the reason, the development is a welcome relief for the Nigerian economy, and a great way to kick off the festive season.(NAN)