By Frank Ulom The 2023 Bikers’ Carnival may not be as classic as previous editions but it holds some memories which we’ve compiled in pictures. The Bikers’ Carnival which was flagged off by the Cross River Deputy Governor Peter Odey on Friday is part of the Carnival Calabar. CONVERSEER reports that the event was discontinued…
By Frank Ulom Against all odds, Calas Vegas Band has emerged as the winner of the 2023 Carnival Calabar, after edging six other bands. This was disclosed by the organisers of the carnival on Friday morning at the UJ Esuene Stadium, Calabar. Seasons favourite, Passion 4 Band came second while Seagull Band came third. The…
By Chris Njoku The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has called on political parties to organise their members in the forthcoming rerun election in Cross River communities. This was disclosed by Prof. Gabriel Yomere, INEC’s Resident Electoral Commissioner, (REC) for Cross River during the 2023 Carnival Calabar street party on Thursday in Calabar. The News…
By Frank Ulom CONVERSEER brings you LIVE and exclusive photos from the 2023 Carnival Calabar, Africa’s biggest street party. The theme of this year’s carnival is “Season of Sweetness” and the event was flagged off by the Governor of Cross River, Senator Bassey Otu on Thursday 28 December 2023 at the Millennium Park. Just like…
By Frank Ulom Masta Blasta during the Children’s Carnival on Wednesday 27 December 2023 showed the world why they are the most winners of the Carnival Calabar. Being the largest and most entertaining band, The Orange Family was well represented during the Children’s Carnival. Their performance, no doubt is one of the most thrilling since…
By Frank Ulom Diamond Band made its maiden entry as a competitive band in the 2023 Carnival Calabar and its children’s arm didn’t disappoint. The kids showed that Diamond Band can muscle out the older guys to clinch the ultimate price this year. Now taking the number of competitive bands to six, the Purple Band…
By Frank Ulom Seagull Band is one the few competitive bands that participate in the Children’s Carnival of the Carnival Calabar & Festivals. Well, as you know, the kids didn’t disappoint at the Children’s Carnival today, Wednesday 27 December 2023. The leader of the band, Sen. Florence Ita Giwa led the children in style and…
By Frank Ulom The Cultural Carnival which is part of the Carnival Calabar & Festivals held on Tuesday 26 December 2023. It was flagged off by Cross River Deputy Governor Peter Odey and ushered in participation from various states including Edo, Rivers, Kebbi and Enugu. All the 18 Local Government Areas of the state also…
By Frank Ulom Governor Bassey Otu has returned the Bikers’ Carnival which is part of the Carnival Calabar discontinued a year ago. CONVERSEER reports that former Governor Ben Ayade discontinued the Bikers’ Carnival also referred to as Bikers Parade in 2022 following the accident that claimed the lives of a pregnant woman and eight others….
By Frank Ulom The 2023 Carnival Calabar & Festivals proper has started today, Tuesday with the Cultural Carnival. The Cultural Carnival was flagged off at the Millenium Park (Eleven-Eleven), Calabar, by Rt. Hon. Peter Odey, Deputy Governor of Cross River State Deputy Governor, who said Cross River is home for all. Many states of the…