In Lagos, December isn’t just a month—it’s a lifestyle. And nobody enables that lifestyle quite like Flytime. For two decades, they’ve been the gold standard for live music production, transforming concerts into cultural events that pull in the city’s finest, the diaspora crowd, and even tourists chasing that “Detty December” high. From the one-night-only Rhythm Unplugged of the early days to the marathon of Flytime Festival, they’ve not just set the bar—they’ve raised it every year.
This isn’t just another events company. Flytime is part production powerhouse, part cultural curator, and part trendsetter; they’ve shaped how Lagos experiences live entertainment. It’s a peek behind the curtain; it’s a highlight reel, a study of their winning formula, and a celebration of the team that has made Lagos December feel like a world-class festival season.
Plan Like Your Life Depends On It
Flytime events don’t “just happen.” They’re the result of meticulous planning—think plan A, B, C, and a backup plan in case all three implode. Chief Business Officer Bukky Akomolafe calls it “muscle memory”: every challenge from past shows becomes a lesson for the next. Whether it’s ticketing delays, unpredictable Lagos weather, or the city’s famous last-minute crowd, Flytime has seen it all and knows exactly how to pivot without losing the vibe.
Innovation Is in the DNA
It’s one thing to host a concert; it’s another to keep reinventing what a concert feels like. Flytime introduced tables behind the VIP area (on risers, no less), on-stage seating for intimate artist-fan moments, and production elements that had been years in the making. Some ideas live in their “R&D centre” for up to three years before they’re ready for the spotlight. Why? Because timing, the right partners, and flawless execution are non-negotiable.
The Team Is the Secret Weapon
Bukky describes the Flytime crew as “passionate, driven, creative, and obsessed with excellence”—the kind of people who notice the small things that most guests don’t even realise make the night better. From hospitality to security, every detail is carefully thought through to ensure the audience’s safety, comfort, and readiness for a great time. And in a city where “outside” is a competitive sport, those details are what make Flytime’s nights the ones people dress up for, post about, and remember.
Trust Is Currency
In an industry where promises are easy to make but harder to keep, Flytime’s long-standing relationships with artists, sponsors, and vendors are built on clarity and consistency. As Bukky puts it, “We’re painstakingly clear—no ambiguity. We hold ourselves to a standard that people might say doesn’t exist in Nigeria, but we know our audience wants it.” That trust means the biggest names—local and international—say yes to Flytime, knowing the stage, production, and energy will always be on point.
The Future Is Bigger (Literally)
If you ask Flytime what’s next, the answer is simple: scale. Imagine a Lagos concert with 150,000 people in a purpose-built venue designed for comfort, security, and world-class production. It’s ambitious, but if there’s any team that can pull it off, it’s the one that already “owns December.”
At the heart of it all is the Flytime philosophy: plan relentlessly, innovate boldly, work with people who care, and never underestimate the magic of a live moment shared by thousands. And as long as they keep doing that, December in Lagos will always be more than just a date on the calendar—it’ll be a Flytime experience.
