Nigerians celebrate the Calabar Carnival

The vibrant city of Calabar, Nigeria, buzzed with excitement on Saturday, as artists and performers from around the globe converged for the famous Calabar Carnival. Dubbed the largest street festival in Africa, this exhilarating event, first launched in 2004, aims to celebrate Christmas and boost tourism.

This year’s carnival proudly showcased the theme “Our Shared Prosperity,” emphasizing a message of unity and collective progress. The festivities enchanted thousands of attendees, who were treated to spectacular parades characterized by colorful costumes, lively music, and dynamic dance performances.