‘Lagos Is Officially Full’: Watch the Detty December Traffic Video Breaking the Internet

• Viral videos of heavy traffic in Lagos during Detty December 2025 have sparked massive reactions online, as residents and IJGB returnees share mixed feelings about the city being “officially full.”

The 2025 Detty December season appears to have pushed Lagos beyond its limits, as viral clips of gridlocked traffic across the city continue to dominate social media and spark widespread reactions online.

With Detty December in full swing, Lagos has once again become the top destination for the “I Just Got Back” (IJGB) crowd — Nigerians in the diaspora returning from countries such as the UK, USA, Canada, and across Europe to enjoy the festive season at home.

For many returnees, Lagos remains the first stop, largely due to its vibrant nightlife, high-energy clubbing, luxury restaurants, beaches, resorts, and numerous end-of-year events.

A popular Nigerian photographer and videographer on Instagram, identified as @theniyifagbemi, recently shared a video capturing the current state of Lagos traffic, and the footage quickly raised eyebrows online.

Sharing the clip, he wrote:

“Lagos is officially getting full 🙏🏽 😅 When they ask you how your December in Lagos is going, please show them this video. Ps. Batch C is still on the way 💃.”

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The post triggered massive engagement as many Lagos residents and visitors related to the growing congestion.

Popular blogger Linda Ikeji also shared an aerial view of Ozumba Mbadiwe Avenue, filmed from the Oriental Hotel on the morning of December 20, 2025, further highlighting the traffic situation.

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Additional clips showing traffic congestion in Lekki Phase 1 and Phase 2 have also surfaced online, adding to the growing conversation around Lagos being “overloaded” this festive season.

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Mixed Reactions Trail Viral Traffic Videos

Social media users have continued to share their thoughts on the heavy traffic taking over Lagos during Detty December. See reactions below:

stephaniecoker remarked:

“This traffic is testing everyone’s sanity. Lagosians deserve free therapy after this Detty December.”

wells_banks said:

“What’s the essence of Detty December when you can’t conveniently move from one place to another? Peace of mind wan wound us for Abuja although it comes at a cost and it’s the fact that no big events or parties happens here😩🥺.”

gylliananthonette added:

“We way no get where to go, enjoyment wan kee us for house.”

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rita4delta_ wrote:

“Do people in diaspora know that there is DETTY DECEMBER everyday in Naija. It’s always happening unless you don’t people. YOU DONT NEED THIS STRESS TO ENJOY. LAGOS IS DETTY DECEMBER EVERYDAY NOT JUST XMAS.”

fola_skinnies commented:

“I remember 5 years ago, Lagos would have been empty by now. A lot of people would have gone to their home town to celebrate Christmas, but because of the insecurities, this is what we get.”

hotperidot shared:

“Traffic is now looking aesthetically pleasing in your video meanwhile it’s so bad to experience 😭😂😂😂😂.”

tehga.a uttered:

“I first thought it was Ai.”

lammie_artt remarked:

“If you have appointment, you have to be on the road 5 hours ahead 😂😂😂.”

giftlopex said:

“Can’t recall the last time I heard so much Hooting . Chaii 😂.”