Introduction
2024 Nigerian Christmas-themed single
"Everybody Loves Christmas"Promotional single by Cast of Everybody Loves Jenifa featuring Funke Akindele, Falz, Bisola Aiyeola, and D'BanjReleased19 December 2024 (2024-12-19)Recorded2024GenreChristmas songLength5:22LabelFAANSongwritersFalzD'BanjWajeBisolaProducerCobhams AsuquoMusic video"Everybody loves Christmas Song" on YouTube
Everybody Loves Christmas is a Nigerian Christmas-themed film special featuring a star-studded cast, including Nigerian musician D'banj, rapper and actor Falz, and the ensemble from the film Everybody Loves Jenifa. The special combines comedy, music, and holiday cheer, delivering a blend of entertainment that celebrates the spirit of Christmas with a distinctly Nigerian twist.
Background
[edit] The special features original holiday songs and performances, including a collaborative Christmas anthem performed by D'banj, Falz, and the Everybody Loves Jenifa crew. The music blends traditional Nigerian sounds with contemporary Afrobeat, adding a festive and uplifting vibe to the program. The five-minute video features several cast members, including Falz, Layi Wasabi, Dbanj, Patience Ozokwor, Chimezie Imo, Tope Tedela, Omotunde Adebowale-David, Bisola Aiyeola, Jide Kosoko, Omowunmi Dada, Juliana Olayode, Nancy Isime, and Waje.
Release history
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Release history and formats for Everybody Loves Christmas (Original Theme Song)
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Various
4 December 2024
Digital downloadstreamingCD
Standard
FAAN
Why it caught the festive airwaves
The track rides the wave of Nigeria's booming holiday music scene, where Afrobeat rhythms meet traditional carol motifs. By enlisting stars from both the music and comedy worlds, it instantly feels like a party invitation rather than a solemn hymn. The blend of Falz's witty lyricism, D’Banj's signature brass hooks, and Cobhams Asuquo’s polished production creates a sound that feels both familiar and fresh for listeners who crave a global pop vibe with a local flavour. This cross‑genre appeal makes it a go‑to playlist filler at office parties, club nights and family gatherings across the diaspora.
How to get the most out of the single
Stream the song on a quality platform and pair it with a high‑fidelity speaker to hear the layered percussion and vocal harmonies that get lost on low‑bitphone speakers. For an authentic experience, queue it alongside other contemporary African Christmas releases – think Wizkid’s festive collabs or Simi’s holiday EP – to create a seamless Afro‑Christmas set. If you’re hosting a gathering, cue the official music video at the start of the evening; the visual comedy and colourful choreography double as ice‑breaker entertainment and a reminder that Christmas can be both merry and uniquely Nigerian.
What listeners often miss
Beyond the catchy hook, the lyrics weave subtle nods to Nigerian Christmas customs – from sharing of ‘jollof rice’ to the midnight church service that marks the holiday’s spiritual side. The song’s writers slipped in a line about the ‘kola nut exchange’, a practice that symbolises goodwill and is seldom highlighted in mainstream festive tracks. Paying attention to these cultural breadcrumbs turns a simple earworm into a miniature lesson in how Christmas is celebrated across West Africa, enriching the listening experience for anyone outside the region.