In a heartfelt video message that vibrated with joy at the reunion, Nigerian-Norwegian singer Tolou has announced she is “coming home” to Nigeria.
The rising sensation, born to a Nigerian father and Norwegian mother, shared a warm, unfiltered video message with her fans, revealing that her long-awaited journey back to Lagos is finally happening, two years after her first transformative visit.
Fresh off the release of her new single, “Desperation,” on November 7, Tolou is now preparing for the ultimate cultural immersion: her first-ever “Detty December” in Lagos.
This journey is a powerful full-circle moment for the singer, whose life was completely transformed by her first trip to Nigeria two years ago.
“When I went there for the first time, my life literally changed,” she shared, her gratitude palpable. “I got signed to Universal, and I released my first song, ‘Coco.’ It was a magical five days.”
That brief, “magical” trip was a whirlwind of destiny. It was the catalyst that took her from a promising artist to a Universal-signed act, proving that the soil of Lagos is a fertile ground for dreams. Now, she returns not just as a visitor, but as a daughter and a rising star.
“Thankfully, I’m staying longer [this time],” she continued, buzzing with excitement. “I’m going to ‘Detty December’ for the first time. Anyone, let me know if you have any tips on where to go and what to do. We’re going to be in Lagos!”
For Tolou, this trip is the perfect fusion of family and ambition. “I’m going to be with my father, I’m going to be with my family, I’m going to celebrate Christmas,” she said. “I’m also releasing some new music and doing a lot of fun things.”
“Detty December”, a cultural phenomenon. It is the period when Nigeria transforms into the world’s premier holiday destination, a non-stop carnival of high-octane concerts, beach parties, art shows, and electric nightlife, all fueled by the massive, joyous return of the Nigerian diaspora. It is the ultimate expression of Nigerian resilience and celebration, and Tolou is finally diving in.
Her closing words were a direct call to her heritage, a powerful message of belonging: “My people, I’m coming home. Your sister is returning.”
@tolouofficial Thank God🥹🙏🏽 finally!! #nigeria #lagos #dettydecember
Tolou’s journey is a luminous invitation to the global diaspora and the world at large. It’s a testament to the magnetic, transformative pull of the motherland—a reminder that a trip to Nigeria can be more than just a holiday. It can be a homecoming that changes your life, reconnects you with your father, and hands you your future.
