Information reaching Inside Sources has revealed that the duo of Nigerian artistes Tuface Idibia and Techno will be performing at the Calabar Carnival scheduled for Dec. 26 with their American counterpart Rapper, William Roberts popularly known Rick Ross.
The Commissioner in charge of media of the carnival Mr Ikobi Ikobi on wednessday told newsmen that the carnival tagged, “Migration’’, had been designed to thrill fun seekers who would visit Calabar with live musical entertainment.
Mr Ikobi while briefing newsmen said “For now, we have sealed a deal with Rick Ross; he is expected to be in Calabar on Dec. 26 to perform in the carnival. We are still talking with other international artistes that will also perform at the carnival. We have contacted some artistes in Nigeria; the likes of Innocent Idibia popularly known as Tuface, Tekno, Inyanya and others. As we all know, the first dry run of the carnival was held on Oct. 22 and it was a success. I want to assure tourists coming into the city of Calabar that the 2017 carnival will be fantastic”
According to the Cross River state Commissioner for Information Mrs Rosemary Archibong the state governor, Gov. Ben Ayade chose the carnival theme in recognition of the plight of Africans that are forced to migrate out of Africa in search of greener pastures, food and help.
