Top 10 Detty December Businesses: Your Smart Profit Guide

There is this thing Detty December does to Nigerians. People start spending like they just found hidden oil in their backyard. Suddenly every weekend there is a concert, every road is blocked, and every friend is shouting, outside is calling.

Whenever Nigerians enter enjoyment mode, money starts moving in strange and interesting ways.

TL,DR

  • December is the peak season for small businesses.
  • Anything tied to food, fun, movement, or glam sells fast.
  • You can enter the market with low capital if you keep your ideas simple and your delivery sharp.

1. Food Vendors and Small Chops Plug: Hunger Does Not Respect Vibes

Once December starts, nobody wants to cook. People are moving around, attending weddings, hopping from concerts to after parties.
Food vendors make crazy money because enjoyment is hungry work. If you can do shawarma, small chops, grills, or soups people can freeze for the week, December will shock you in a good way.
Even a mini home kitchen can pay your data bill and more.

2. Makeup Artists and Hair Stylists: December Turns Everyone Into a Hot Cake

December is the Olympics of looking fine. Weddings, concerts, dates, beach parties.
Makeup artists make more money in two weeks than some people earn in two months. Hair stylists are fully booked. Nail techs are moving like surgeons.
If you have beauty skills, this is your Super Bowl. Offer at home service for extra cash. People will pay. Trust me.

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3. Tailors and Aso Ebi Merchants: Weddings Never End

One thing about Nigerian December: somebody is always getting married. Sometimes three weddings in one day.
Tailors that deliver on time become national treasures. Aso ebi sellers move bags like wholesalers in Balogun.
If you know fabrics or you can style people properly, this is a money season.

4. Transport and Logistics: Surge Pricing Is the Real Detty December Spirit

Nobody wants to drive. The traffic alone can steal your joy.
This is why e-hailing drivers, shuttle services, and even friends with cars begin to cash out. People just want to move from point A to point B without crying.
If you have a car and sense, December can be your part time job.

5. Event Planners and Decorators: Lagos Alone Has Events Like 200 Town Halls

Concerts, office parties, private dinners, proposals, December birthdays.
People want their events to look nice. They want pictures that will pepper online.
So decorators, balloon artists, lighting people, and stage designers eat well during this period. Even small planners who handle intimate setups make money.

6. Photographers and Videographers: There Is No Enjoyment Without Evidence

People want content. Clean pictures. Crisp videos. Reels.
If you know how to shoot on your phone or you have a basic camera, December is your market. Even simple party coverage pays.
Offer quick edits. Offer same day delivery. People will love you.

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7. Drinks Plug and Mixologists: Enjoyment Needs Cold Something

This is one business that does not stress too much. If you can source drinks at good prices and deliver fast, you are set.
House parties need drinks. Beach hangouts need drinks. Bridal showers need drinks.
Some people even do small cocktail setups with simple mixers and fruit. It pays.

8. Airbnb, Short Lets, and Guest Houses: People Are Running From Their Parents

December turns Lagos, Abuja, PH, Owerri, and Uyo into travel hubs. People need places to stay.
If you have a spare room or you can manage a small Airbnb, December bookings can cover your January.
Even decorators who do romantic setups inside rentals cash out too.

9. Fashion Stylists, Thrift Curators, and Bag Sellers: Everybody Wants to Look Sharp

If you sell good clothes, thrift gems, or footwear that lasts, you are in luck. People buy outfits like they are collecting Pokemon cards.
A smart hack: sell curated outfits for events. People love convenience.

10. Party Plugs: Wristbands, Access Tickets, Table Splitting

Some people make money simply by knowing people. They help their friends get cheaper tickets. They split tables. They find access to exclusive events.
It sounds random, but Nigerians pay for convenience. If you can organize vibes, you can monetize vibes.

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So How Do You Actually Cash Out?

  • Pick one skill you already have.
  • Keep your offer simple.
  • Use WhatsApp status, X (Twitter). TikTok,  and IG stories to push it.
  • Deliver fast so people trust you.
  • Do not overprice. December customers run fast.

The Takeaway 

December is noisy, unpredictable, and a bit chaotic, but it is also one of the easiest times to make money in Nigeria. If you play it right, you can enjoy yourself, make a small profit, and step into January with a smile instead of regret.

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