The 2013 edition of the biggest street party in Africa, the Calabar Carnival, will have an international flavour as two European, one South American, one Carribean and three African countries have indicated interest to participate in the carnival procession. In the same vein, stars of the third biggest film industry in the world, Nollywood, have also signified their interest in having a Nollywood Band. This was revealed at a pre-event conference at the Tinapa Business and Leisure Resort in Calabar recently. Speaking glowingly about the event, Liyel Imoke, the executive governor of the state, said “The truth about Nigeria is expressed in Carnival Calabar because it does not discriminate.” He went further to explain that “This (Carnival Calabar) is the reflection of Nigeria, the beauty of Nigeria, its uniqueness in design and presentation and like Nollywood, it can change the image of Nigeria. There is opportunity for a partnership to grow the carnival and the private sector, especially finance houses, need to understand and invest in the creative industry because of its potentials.” According to him, “The partnership can boost the local economy and promote the Cross River brand”. On the charity content of Carnival Calabar, Imoke explained that the office of his wife, Mrs. Obioma Liyel Imoke, handles that through an array of activities, adding that a lot comes out of it and would want the press to understand this and as such project it collectively as a brand.
BRAZIL, TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO, GHANA, RWANDA , CAMEROON, FRANCE AND EGYPT PREPARE FOR 2013 CALABAR CARNIVAL
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