Men wearing Sanou’s masks spin and dance furiously in a circle of spectators. There’s also video of a parade-like walk of figures in outfits by Bassey Nsa in a neighborhood in Calabar.

The Calabar Carnival should be seen not just as a festival, but as an economic engine capable of creating jobs, promoting local businesses, and positioning Nigeria as a global cultural hub. ...

He said more than 90 per cent of hotels in Calabar had a 100 per cent occupancy rate between December 15, 2024 and December 29, 2024. 2024 Calabar Carnival attracted 300,000 tourists, generated ...

International Energy Insurance (IEI) Plc has supported the Calabar Carnival 2024 as its official insurer. The two-day event, which held last December in Calabar, showcased culture, creativity, and ...

The Calabar carnival, first held in 2004, is its highlight. At least 14 bands took part in performances and competitions this year. Cross River governor Bassey Otu said the state had nurtured and ...

Revellers dressed in glitzy, colourful costumes danced down the streets of Calabar, southern Nigeria, this weekend as giant speakers blasted out Afrobeats for one of west Africa's most prestigious ...

World Glitzy Calabar Carnival wraps up tough year in Nigeria. By. AFP. Published. December 29, 2024 ...