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
By Favour William An eight year-old Bridget Jones has been crowned the 2nd edition of Miss Cross River International 2024 Pageantry. The event is organized by Amolife Entertainment made up of Sophia Ogar Davids, Azuka Inyang and Kelvin Essien, is for children between 7-13 years, is designed to record the emergence of the winner, Little
By Glory Odey And Beatrice Ori The aromas are oozing from different directions, the drummers are set with their sticks to play the melodies, the dancers are ready to dance to the rhythms, spectators are anxious to cheer, while the traditional new yam displays are on queues waiting for the king to declare open the