Amanze ChinonyeAbuja is set to light up this festive season with the launch of “Groovy December”, a 16-day cultural and entertainment festival running from December 15 to 31, 2025.
Organised by the Emerging Abuja Program, the event promises to transform the nation’s capital into a bustling hub of music, art, sport, and culinary delights. The announcement was made on Tuesday, by festival committee chairman Imoh Ebang during a press briefing in Abuja.
Join our WhatsApp ChannelThe festival, branded Abuja Groovy December (AGD), will feature more than 35 events, many of which will take place at the Moshood Abiola Stadium, which will host over 70% of the activities.
Highlights include jazz and Afrobeats concerts with top artists, cultural displays, kayaking, culinary showcases, car races, fashion shows, football, chess, snooker competitions, and a “Emerging Abuja Marketplace” fair where states and individuals will contest for cash prizes and trophies.
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Ebang described the festival as a premier tourism experience blending culture, entertainment, competition, and community to attract Nigerians nationwide and the global diaspora. He expressed a vision of revitalising Abuja’s dormant tourist offerings and urged the private sector and diaspora to invest in Nigeria’s vast cultural potential.
Adding to the festival’s prestige, African Heritage Magazine referred to Groovy December as the “World Cup of Culture and Festivals”, emphasising its scale and significance. It also announced the appointment of prominent figures Hon. (Dr.) Kenneth Gbandi as program ambassador and Super Eagles legend Samson Siasia as chief ambassador.
Details from the official Groovy December website paint an even grander vision: the festival is positioned as Africa’s premier end-of-year tourism, entertainment, and cultural event, expected to draw over 4 million attendees, including local residents, regional tourists, and the global diaspora.
The program promises concerts, competitions, culinary exhibitions, fashion, business showcases, and family-friendly activities all aimed at energising Abuja’s economy and elevating its status as a cultural destination.
This festival is more than a lineup of events it’s a calculated push to rebrand Abuja as a vibrant cultural and tourism hub. With strong leadership, diverse programming, and ambitious attendance targets, Groovy December could become a defining moment in the city’s festive calendar.
Amanze Chinonye is a Staff Correspondent at Prime Business Africa, a rising star in the literary world, weaving captivating stories that transport readers to the vibrant landscapes of Nigeria and the rest of Africa. With a unique voice that blends with the newspaper's tradition and style, Chinonye's writing is a masterful exploration of the human condition, delving into themes of identity, culture, and social justice. Through her words, Chinonye paints vivid portraits of everyday African life, from the bustling markets of Nigeria's Lagos to the quiet villages of South Africa's countryside . With a keen eye for detail and a deep understanding of the complexities of Nigerian society, Chinonye's writing is both a testament to the country's rich cultural heritage and a powerful call to action for a brighter future. As a writer, Chinonye is a true storyteller, using her dexterity to educate, inspire, and uplift readers around the world.
