American female rapper Nicki Minaj is said to be
among the International acts to perform at this
year’s edition of the Africa’s biggest street party,
Calabar Carnival. News reaching us say the
“Young Money” artiste will pocket $200, 000
USD for her appearance at the event.
Calabar Carnival festival in Nigeria, was created
as part of the vision of making the Cross River
State in Nigeria, the number one tourist
destination for Nigerians and tourist all over the
world. The carnival which begin on every 1st of
December and last till 31st December has
boosted the cultural mosaic of Nigeria people
while entertaining the millions of spectators
within and outside the State, and boosting
industry for all stakeholders.
The Calabar Carnival has come a long way..it all
started 2004, when the governor of Cross River
State, Mr Donald Duke had a vision of making his
state the hub for tourism and hospitality in
Nigerian and in Africa. The Carnival presents a
perfect platform from brand visibility for
consumer and market awareness. Recently,
Cross River State and Calabar has become the
pride of Nigeria or Africa as far as tourism,
carnivals and hospitality is concerned.
The event has hosted top Nigeria musicians,
Nolly-wood Actors, Politicians and international
artists. Over the last 4 years international artists
like, the late Lucky Dube, Akon, Fat Joe,Joe,
young Jeezy, Nelly, Kirk Franklin, and many more
has thrilled the large crowd of Nigerians and
tourist from outside the country.
