Calabar Festival is indisputably the biggest and longest multi-dimensional, multi-faceted tourism leisure and entertainment programme in West Africa.
Thirty-two days of exciting events, colorful activities and unprecedented yearly participation by millions of people from all over the world.
The Carnival is an exciting blend of rich culture, fun and adventure. The annual event is organised to promote Nigeria’s cultural heritage in local costumes.
This year, the following bands are on display: SeaGull Band, Bayside Band, Freedom Band, Masta Blasta Band, Passion-4 and Nollywood Band.
Nollywood actress Tonto Dikeh, Florence Ita-Giwa, Uti Nwachukwu, Funke Akindele were spotted at the Carnival.
Senator Ita-Giwa is the leader of the Seagull band.