Africa's biggest Carnival in Nigeria | 2023 Calabar Carnival

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  • Опубліковано 31 січ 2025

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  • @WithKoksss
    @WithKoksss Рік тому +47

    I miss my home fr !!! I’m happy the carnival is coming back but by bit for those who asked why it’s called the biggest street party well because it’s a whole month of different activities not just the carnival parade. It starts off after the AIDS initiative walk then there is the lighting of the Christmas tree football matches Christmas concert, gospel concert,utomo Obong ( yearly Yuletide visit tot he Obong of calabar ) two carnivals one up north in (ogoja) and the biggest one, the childrens carnival, the cultural carnival, international carnival (which was cancelled this year, Miss Africa beauty pageant ( that was also cancelled) the bikers parade and the Main Street party. Then moves on to the carnival after party, Nyoro ekpe and ends on the first of January with Nkod mbok. As at the time carnival started it was called the biggest street party so 💁🏾‍♀️

    • @WithKoksss
      @WithKoksss Рік тому +1

      My comment was pinned 🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳 @steve if you come to calabar again please attend the cultural events 🫶🏾

  • @Seltor55
    @Seltor55 Рік тому +32

    A shout out from Brazil to my brothers and sisters in Nigeria.

  • @Africaly_
    @Africaly_ 11 місяців тому +8

    Amazing city, beautiful women, glamourous culture. This is indeed the biggest carnival in Africa.
    🇬🇭❤️🇳🇬

  • @Annointed-r5n
    @Annointed-r5n Рік тому +20

    That is my country..proudly Nigerian..God bless Nigerians ❤❤

  • @chinachampion
    @chinachampion Рік тому +42

    Beautiful Nigeria and culture, love from China 🇨🇳🇳🇬

    • @QueenofAfrica1217
      @QueenofAfrica1217 Рік тому

      The rest of my brothers and sisters may not see what you Chinese are doing in Africa, but I see through you people. It would be nice if you stopped treating black people badly in their own land. You are watching because you want to come and set up a shop so you can make money from black people and send the money back to China. To enrich your country. You people come to Africa and set up your own police station and military. How can that be? Can a black man come to China and buy out hectors of land and mistreat a Chinese in their own land. You people want to recolonize Africa. I don't know why the leadership allows you people to have such economic freedom and power in Africa. Black man, open your eyes. Nobody likes us. We are all we have. Unite and have one voice.

  • @gratefulgrandmatitilayo7978
    @gratefulgrandmatitilayo7978 Рік тому +19

    Whaoo Whaoo Whaoo
    Nigeria is the best Country Created by God in the World and Continent of Africa
    Very Colourful and Amazingly Cultural Presentation Well done 💕💕🥰

  • @FlorenceRichards-ty2zm
    @FlorenceRichards-ty2zm 11 місяців тому +6

    Mostly proud to see how far carnival have reach all you'll are missing is the steelpan hello from the home of carnival Trinidad and Tobago

    • @deedee7916
      @deedee7916 11 місяців тому +1

      I am sure the ancestors Brought it Trinidad.
      This is a calabar culture and costume. They just made it bigger.
      The bride actually dresses this way

  • @TheNaijaGosiper
    @TheNaijaGosiper 11 місяців тому +17

    Cameroonians are basically Nigerians living in another country that is only few kilometers away from Nigeria, so Steven don’t be surprised to see them being part of the carnival, especially those in the English region, we have a lot in common.
    We are actually more closer to Cameroonians than Ghanaians.

    • @prospektarty1513
      @prospektarty1513 4 місяці тому +2

      That’s very true, the Anglo Cameroonians were once part of Nigeria but voted to join the French speakers in 1960 after Nigeria got its independence. The north west cameroons voted to remain in Nigeria and became adamawa state. The south west still remains very Nigerian in character and culture and the people tend to speak like Nigerians.

  • @brianlinder8925
    @brianlinder8925 Рік тому +16

    Looks like a Great One
    Sorry I missed it.
    Greetings from Brooklyn New York USA

  • @SHANNY13_96
    @SHANNY13_96 10 місяців тому +6

    Didn't Know Y'all Do Carnival S/o Nigeria All The Way From CV🇨🇻 West A Shiii💙✌🏿

  • @davidpierson4973
    @davidpierson4973 Рік тому +37

    THIS IS ABSOLUTELY AFRICA'S BIGGEST CARNIVAL LOVING IT FROM KENYA.

  • @idikwuandrew4614
    @idikwuandrew4614 Рік тому +6

    There’s So much intelligence and talent being exhibited in the carnival. Every performance, custom, make up, float, artistry is an interpretation of the carnival theme for the year… it’s still the biggest and most colorful street party in Africa . I love where I’m.

  • @janerama-nq6rw
    @janerama-nq6rw Рік тому +14

    Once they’re done fixing the calabar Eastern and western train station, a lot of Nigerians will troop in, cost of fuel made me to miss it, traveling from Lagos is like traveling to London ❤️❤️

  • @MavisEssien-et7kq
    @MavisEssien-et7kq Рік тому +6

    The costumes are madddddd especially the based side costume( blue)

  • @nomazizizembe8662
    @nomazizizembe8662 Рік тому +12

    ❤Watching from cape town South Africa

  • @QueenofAfrica1217
    @QueenofAfrica1217 Рік тому +6

    Waw didn't know Africa had it like this. This is the carnival we have in my country. Waw, I have to settle in Calabar.

  • @Eazihustler
    @Eazihustler Рік тому +8

    This is No doubt the Biggest Carnival in whole of Africa even tough the State Organizers didn't do enough publicity about it. Can you imagine the beautiful Costumes, unique designs all of them are presenting.

  • @donaldmichael8427
    @donaldmichael8427 Рік тому +8

    I have been in Calabar for 5years but never partook in it,I hope to do so this year,thank you Steve

  • @guyowanlele4903
    @guyowanlele4903 Рік тому +7

    Excellent video. Count me in for Calabar Festival 2024. Thank you, Steven.

    • @henryokon9271
      @henryokon9271 2 місяці тому +1

      When you are here contact me for your local guide

  • @MissJackie254
    @MissJackie254 Рік тому +13

    Wow I will purpose to visit Nigeria from the East for this chaaaae!!! Its colourful oooo

    • @AlexOkokon
      @AlexOkokon Рік тому

      You're welcome to calabar ♥️

  • @blessinguhunamure9330
    @blessinguhunamure9330 Рік тому +26

    I love this vlog
    The calabar carnival is a festival I want to attend in my lifetime, I've always been fascinated about it since I was a kid. Thank you Steven for fueling that desire and waking it up.
    The way I scream when I saw Efa Iwara ehhh it's so good of him to attend.
    Thank you Steven I appreciate this ❤

    • @StevenNdukwu
      @StevenNdukwu  Рік тому

      💪

    • @Nikkinoonie
      @Nikkinoonie 11 місяців тому

      🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣I paused my screen shot to confirm that was him the first time 🤣🤣🤣🤣 . Great video ‼️

    • @Nikkinoonie
      @Nikkinoonie 11 місяців тому

      @@StevenNdukwuYour video’s are Greatly appreciated. Your SA video was a useful tool . I used it as my personal tour guide while visiting SA with my Mother . Thanking you from 🇺🇸😄✌🏽‼️ Keep up the Great Work 🙌🏽🙌🏽

  • @mugamoses
    @mugamoses Рік тому +4

    Steve the works of ur hands is 10/10..........

  • @sabihealth9428
    @sabihealth9428 Рік тому +28

    Its not fair, this event didn't get the popularity it deserves. So nice and colorful. Cross river home of tourism. Calabar to the world. ❤

    • @fesderi3933
      @fesderi3933 Рік тому +2

      Online hype is different from reality on ground, Calabar carnival is always up there ,there are many nations sending in representatives

    • @Melanin_Move
      @Melanin_Move Рік тому +2

      There is a Calabar in Jamaica 🥰

  • @babangidagajiga2583
    @babangidagajiga2583 Рік тому +3

    Was there 2022.
    Though me and my family were not opportune to visit obudu ranch because it was closed..

  • @jacintaernest396
    @jacintaernest396 Рік тому +2

    I AM VERY PROUD OF MY CROSS RIVER PEOPLE, KEEP IT UP❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @LionKing-pp5kh
    @LionKing-pp5kh Рік тому +37

    Wow. This is trully beautiful and it has to be made known to the world outside.
    Nigerians are the pride of AFRIKA. If only they could end corruption…
    Much love from the Senegambia ❤️

  • @Wavy2402
    @Wavy2402 Рік тому +8

    I was there live in flesh.. it was awesome 😂❤

    • @Wavy2402
      @Wavy2402 Рік тому

      Hello Steve do u remember me, I’m the guy who met u and said hey I watch your videos at Marian road at calabar I wish I could get a picture but u were so busssyyy man😂.. much love from calabar ✨

  • @AlexOkokon
    @AlexOkokon Рік тому +7

    Calabar my calabar ♥️♥️♥️

  • @chinweokwuasimonye8871
    @chinweokwuasimonye8871 Рік тому +13

    All the contestants at the carnival are all winners 😂
    I'll love to attend the Carnival
    Enjoyed watching
    Thank you

  • @Dedoris
    @Dedoris Рік тому +9

    Not just custumes also passing vital informations about climates the way of life of cross riverians, Nigeria and Africa at large

  • @MiaTheDreamer
    @MiaTheDreamer 11 місяців тому +3

    Wow.. i didnt know about carnival in Nigeria.. 😮❤❤❤

  • @johnabang7075
    @johnabang7075 Рік тому +9

    Steve i’ve lived in calabar for over 10 years and attend this event every year,i must say watching you make a video on the streets of my city,while capturing the essence of this event so well has made me realize how well made your videos and content are..unfortunately for the first time in over 5 years i couldn’t attend this year,i’m sure i would’ve sighted you on the streets keep it up.

  • @theavrgenaijaboy
    @theavrgenaijaboy Рік тому +14

    👍🏾 nice na wetin our UA-camrs suppose dey do be this

  • @AnitaJBias
    @AnitaJBias Рік тому +2

    Wow Calabar carnival is gorgeous

  • @Mkym365
    @Mkym365 Рік тому +8

    Wow, this is soo BEAUTIFUL!!!!! It’s LITTT🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

  • @Dedoris
    @Dedoris Рік тому +6

    I participated when it newly started back i was in my late teens. It very interesting

    • @StevenNdukwu
      @StevenNdukwu  Рік тому +2

      I attended the very first one as well

  • @YobouaSmith
    @YobouaSmith Рік тому +6

    Interesting & creative at the same time

  • @NtimiNchor
    @NtimiNchor Рік тому +3

    Bikers carnival is my most favorite!!!

  • @aniopara
    @aniopara Рік тому +7

    Very interesting festival. Thanks for the video.

  • @9ja_foodieboy
    @9ja_foodieboy Рік тому +5

    Very lively 😍 👌 biggest carnival in Africa

  • @aminazulainaz7275
    @aminazulainaz7275 10 місяців тому +1

    You have gained another subscriber here in Texas! I really like your videos and energy. Hope to meet you one day! 😊

  • @meekeverything4937
    @meekeverything4937 Рік тому +4

    Beautiful Carnival in Beautiful City ❤

  • @walealma
    @walealma Рік тому +5

    And some people still keep wondering why Nigerians are love across the globe...

  • @TravysArtyst
    @TravysArtyst 6 місяців тому +2

    Its great to see the influence of Trinidad & Tobago reaching as far as Nigeria!

    • @angelicadossantos7614
      @angelicadossantos7614 2 місяці тому

      Eles foram influenciados pelo carnaval brasileiro assim como Trinidad e Tobago

    • @LaughLounge707
      @LaughLounge707 20 днів тому

      ​@angelicadossantos7614 actually it's the other way round

  • @5Pointstarr
    @5Pointstarr Рік тому +8

    Brazil, Africa, Caribbean has their carnival event.

  • @ibrahimabdullahim-b3p
    @ibrahimabdullahim-b3p 2 місяці тому

    This carnival is massive with so many different activities,i will really love to visit this place

  • @nhiellasdiary
    @nhiellasdiary Рік тому +1

    The carnival was one I enjoyed so much this december💃, I vlogged my whole trip and experience too😂. I came for the 2022 carnival also that was my first time coming to calabar and I loved it so much. Can’t wait to experience 2024 carnival😂💗

  • @monobamoses2992
    @monobamoses2992 Рік тому +6

    Woww so beautiful ❤️

  • @stephenushie2862
    @stephenushie2862 Рік тому +1

    Cross river that's my favorite place 🎉😂😂

  • @akinjoaquim1013
    @akinjoaquim1013 Рік тому +4

    Awesome life-time experience.

  • @The_REJ_with_Glory_Dominic
    @The_REJ_with_Glory_Dominic 11 місяців тому +1

    Calabar my calabar

  • @Dedoris
    @Dedoris Рік тому +4

    Oh calabar my calabar

  • @AminatAzeez-r5t
    @AminatAzeez-r5t Рік тому +2

    Loving this even before watching

  • @victonakeyovo6283
    @victonakeyovo6283 11 місяців тому +1

    This is a very good display of the real african culture and dressing. It is however an isolated display of only one set of people. I guess it's just the starting point of a national festival. It should be expanded to the other Nigerian culture and Africans to make it a legitimate African festival. There's so much embedded in Nigeria and Africa as a whole to reveal and display to the whole world. For now, it's just an isolated calabe show.

  • @georginaabua
    @georginaabua 11 місяців тому +1

    Cross river state that is my state but am a france bease

  • @lichi1244eva
    @lichi1244eva Рік тому

    SOLD. When I am home next I will attend this carnival. Thank you, Steven

  • @OrlanSharpe
    @OrlanSharpe Рік тому

    Thank you brother, us in the diaspora need to know stuff like this.

  • @ciwoza6985
    @ciwoza6985 Рік тому

    Nothing short of perfection, Steve Ndukewu.
    Umssuka

  • @agoiobunso
    @agoiobunso Рік тому +2

    This is fantastic and beautiful to watch thank you so much for sharing

  • @babssloans7945
    @babssloans7945 Рік тому +1

    Omg beautiful, I had No idea

  • @patwallace810
    @patwallace810 Рік тому +1

    This was absolutely beautiful, loved it. I hope one day to visit this beautiful country and enjoy the carnival.

  • @mapemapesa
    @mapemapesa Рік тому +5

    I attended a few years ago. Very beautiful festival

  • @klazzzy8149
    @klazzzy8149 6 місяців тому

    They are so beautiful ❤

  • @annamilewska4472
    @annamilewska4472 Рік тому

    Beautiful carnival 👏🎊

  • @curtisthomas2670
    @curtisthomas2670 Рік тому +4

    Looks a lot like Trinidad and Tobago Carnival

  • @sholaking5027
    @sholaking5027 Рік тому

    Great video. More like this plz 💜💙🤎🎉🥳✨👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

  • @euniceibeh2873
    @euniceibeh2873 Рік тому

    So, so Beautiful My people!!

  • @Lordbleu
    @Lordbleu Рік тому +1

    that intro Jam goes in hard

  • @anthonydsrever7627
    @anthonydsrever7627 7 місяців тому

    Awesome 👍🏾

  • @georgebenjamin6632
    @georgebenjamin6632 Рік тому +4

    Impressive work as always Steven. I love the soundtrack in your intro. What's the title?

  • @ciwane1428
    @ciwane1428 Рік тому

    Good video man! thank you for sharing bro❤👍🏾

  • @belindadei8852
    @belindadei8852 Рік тому +3

    Interestingggg

  • @blazayblazay8888
    @blazayblazay8888 Рік тому

    THIS LOOKS GREAT! FUN YET WHOLESOME.

  • @ruthilicious_2613
    @ruthilicious_2613 Рік тому +1

    I miss this

  • @daninduks6349
    @daninduks6349 Рік тому +1

    This is beautiful 🔥🔥

  • @merlinelouissaint2421
    @merlinelouissaint2421 Рік тому

    Beautiful

  • @AnitaJBias
    @AnitaJBias Рік тому

    Great footage ✌🏾

  • @abatzdesignaz
    @abatzdesignaz Рік тому +1

    This is beautiful ❤

  • @akandeeniola
    @akandeeniola Рік тому

    This is so intriguing, interesting and worthwhile.
    Thanks for sharing this, Steven

  • @josedias2781
    @josedias2781 11 місяців тому

    It seems you should visit the Carnival from Mindelo city in Cabo Verde

  • @OrlanSharpe
    @OrlanSharpe Рік тому

    First let me say without a doubt this is a great video, well done all around , the music track correlates with the slowing down and stopping the video. Excellent Steven

  • @brown_mannequine
    @brown_mannequine 2 місяці тому

    I see me😂😊❤

  • @outtersteller
    @outtersteller Рік тому +1

    This is beautiful... 😍😍

  • @kosiudezue1730
    @kosiudezue1730 Рік тому +1

    Finally seeing the video 😊

  • @brendameteyer6377
    @brendameteyer6377 Рік тому

    Beautiful and thank you for sharing

  • @kokeiish
    @kokeiish Рік тому

    keep it up. nice content

  • @UzoMakeMoneyAfrica
    @UzoMakeMoneyAfrica Рік тому +1

    Sounds like a good time to do business

  • @AFRICANTIGRESS
    @AFRICANTIGRESS Рік тому +93

    Why didn’t my 9ja brothers and Sista’s tell me about this?

  • @sightsandevents
    @sightsandevents Рік тому

    Thanks for sharing 🎉!

  • @davidpopoola3794
    @davidpopoola3794 Рік тому

    wow

  • @DAMINATION_1
    @DAMINATION_1 Рік тому +4

    Wasn't there any international performances this year?

  • @ÉlisabethSaka-w6l
    @ÉlisabethSaka-w6l Місяць тому

    Please how can I participate in ekombi dance in the next carnival ? Is there a link for that??

  • @DAMINATION_1
    @DAMINATION_1 Рік тому +3

    I need to be there one Day 🎊🎉

  • @ajenny757
    @ajenny757 Рік тому

    Love thissss

  • @valentinendukwu2085
    @valentinendukwu2085 Рік тому

    This is classic. Well done bro 👍

  • @benedictkanu6062
    @benedictkanu6062 Рік тому

    This is awesome.❤

  • @ibijokeadegbulugbe4261
    @ibijokeadegbulugbe4261 5 місяців тому

    Calabar carnival
    ASO Rock Once month yearly

  • @horlapipsarcade
    @horlapipsarcade Рік тому

    Thank You for covering this

  • @anilshirke5682
    @anilshirke5682 Рік тому

    Very nice video 😊❤

  • @VerDeCreator
    @VerDeCreator Рік тому

    Lovely....