If you’re doing Detty December, you need to do it the right way. The only thing that’s standing between you and enjoyment? Lagos traffic, your biggest opp. Especially if you plan on touching every oblee that catches your attention. Here are five ways to beat Lagos Detty December traffic with style:
1. Leave Early
Timing is everything, and Lagos traffic will laugh in the face of punctuality. If Google Maps says 18 minutes, just double it, then give yourself small grace because anything can happen. Leaving early is not boring—it’s VIP behavior.
2. Stick to One Side of the Bridge If You Can
If your events are scattered across the Mainland, the Island, and then back again, you’re already finished. Build your lineup like an Odogwu: VI – Oniru – Lekki? Perfect. Ikeja – Maryland – Surulere? Even better. But once you mix Island and Mainland on a Detty night? You’re on your own, and whatever you see, you collect.
3. Use Ride-Hailing + Short Walk Combos for Faster Movement
Since bikes are not an option anymore, your next smart play is a bit of legwork—no, not the dance. If you’re not so far from the venue and the road is choked up, you’d best walk. Don’t feel shy, it’s December, nobody cares like that. Some spots are easier to access on foot than by car, especially during peak party hours.
4. Pick Venues With Easy Entry & Exit Routes
If you don’t know Lagos, let me fill you in now. The vibes are inside, but it’s chaos outside. You have to think about parking and how long it takes to leave when the crowd pours out. If you know you’re going to two or three places in a row, pick parking spots where you’re not trapped.
5. Accept That “Small Traffic” Is Still Traffic
Delay is denial in Lagos. Once the roads start to fill up, don’t convince yourself it’s “just a small go-slow.” It’s never small. Adjust your expectations, plan smarter, and move like someone who has fought these battles before.
6. Get Accommodation Close To Your Oblee
Sometimes, the best way to ensure maximum enjoyment is to cut down how much time you’re spending on the road. Your best option? Get a shortlet that’s central to all your oblee destinations, especially if you plan on changing your outfit for different events—don’t let your dorime begin and end on the road.
7. Drive Safe And Smart
It’s easy to get caught up in the excitement and urgency that comes with all the Detty December drama, but it’s even more important to obey traffic rules and regulations. It’s already a common sight to see motorists get involved in terrible accidents during this period. So, celebrate with your safety in mind. Don’t be another statistic—na beg we dey beg.
Detty December doesn’t wait for anybody, and Lagos traffic definitely won’t. Move with intention, strategize like a pro, and your night will flow much smoothly.
