By Patrick Obia It is a deja vu as last year’s winner of the 2023 Carnival Calabar, Calas Vegas has brushed aside other six competing bands to emerge winner of the 2024 competition for a second time in a row. The result which was announced in the early hours of Sunday, December 29th, 2024 inside
By CrossRiverWatch Admin Awaiting the winners of the 2024 Carnival Calabar, where the seven bands are currently jostling for the top prize, here are some of the pictures of the event. Currently ongoing in Calabar, the capital of Cross River State with a show of colors, dance, and stunts. Calas Vegas carnival band emerged winner
By CrossRiverWatch Admin The 2024 children Carnival Calabar festival came with its colors and aesthetics display of costumes and dancing prowess. Held on Friday, December 27th, 2024 in Calabar the capital of Cross River, saw a display of talents from children of all ages who sent their spectators into entertainment heaven. The Children Carnival attracted
By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent The wife of the Cross River State Governor, Mrs. Eyoanwan Bassey Otu, has emphasized the importance of the Children’s Carnival in enhancing the mental well-being of its young participants. According to Chief Press Secretary to Governor Bassey Otu, Mr. Gill Nsa, the First Lady while speaking at the flag-off
By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent The Executive Chairman of Calabar Municipal Council, Rt. Honorable James Anam, has approved the appointment of an 11-member committee to oversee the 2024 Cultural Carnival Committee. This was contained in a press release signed by Oqua Etim, the spokesman of the Executive Chairman of Calabar Municipality. The committee, which
By CrossRiverWatch Admin Governor of Cross River State Senator Bassey Otu has kicked off the 20th Carnival Calabar Dry Run 2024. The event marks the first of three dry runs that will be held before the main Carnival in December. Represented by the Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Elvert Ayambem in
By Winifred Michael The Cross River State Carnival Commission has announced a change in the date of the first Carnival Dry Run, moving it from October 20 to October 13, 2024. According to the Commission, the decision was made to accommodate Carnival Calabar’s participation in an international event. Executive Secretary, Hon. Austin Cobham, apologized for
The “33” Connect Party also provides a platform for emerging musicians to showcase their talents. This opportunity would help them gain support from the audience and further strengthen their fanbase in the region