Calabar Carnival

December 30, (THEWILL) — The 20th anniversary of Carnival Calabar has finally arrived, and it's been a wild ride! Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodinma, APC National Chairman, Prof Nentawe Yilwatda, and other dignitaries joined the festivities in...

February 26, (THEWILL) – The Cross River State government has inaugurated a 13-member committee to assess the impact of Calabar Carnival and the Annual Festival, following two decades of hosting the event. A statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary...

January 14, (THEWILL) – The Calabar Festival Extravaganza 2024 was a spectacular event that showcased the richness of Calabar culture. Here are some exciting facts and figures about the festival: The theme for the 2024 Calabar Carnival was "Our...

December 29, (THEWILL) – Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River has promised to take the Calabar Carnival global in 2025, to build on the event’s already impressive reputation as Africa’s biggest street party. Otu made the promise while...

January 01, (THEWILL) - Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu, says making the Carnival Calabar International Festival a bigger platform remains one of his campaign promises. Governor Otu gave the assurance on Thursday, while flagging off the main event...

January 01, (THEWILL) - No fewer than 120 bikers, on Friday, thrilled revellers with spectacular and fascinating performances during the Bikers’ Parade session of the 20th Carnival Calabar, held in Calabar, Cross River. The parade had the bikers, along with...

December 04, (THEWILL) - The Cross River State Police Command has assured of effective policing in all parts of the State during the annual Calabar carnival, which kicked off on Friday. A statement by the Spokesperson of the Command, SP...

October 15, (THEWILL) - The Cross River State Government has kicked off preparations for the 2023 Carnival Calabar with the First Dry Run. The dry run, which is in three phases, heralds the beginning of the preparation by the various...

September 16, (THEWILL) - The Executive Governor of Cross River State, Prince Bassey Otu, recently unveiled the theme for this year's Carnival Calabar as 'Season of Sweetness'. Carnival Calabar's theme varies every year to align with the happenings surrounding...

December 28, (THEWILL) - Cross River State Governor, Professor Ben Ayade, has formally flagged off this year's Carnival Calabar. The flag-off ceremony took place at the Eleven Eleven Roundabout in Calabar, with the Governor accompanied by the daughter of the...