After months of intense preparation, the much
anticipated Idoma International Carnival, 2018 also dubbed the Biggest
Street Party North of the Niger was successfully staged with so much
glitz and glamour in Otukpo (Benue State), the ancestral home of the
Idoma.
Tens of thousands of fun-seekers from Otukpo
and across Nigeria trooped out to experience this year’s carnival which
far surpassed the preceding editions in terms of organisation and
richness of content.
The carnival which commenced after an
opening address by Prince Edwin Ochai, the President and Founder of the
Idoma International Carnival where he emphasized his love for his
motherland and his desire to open the region to more socio- economic and
cultural development while also empowering groups and individuals
financially through this platform.
The Achievement Awards saw imminent personalities of Idoma
extractions recognised due to their services to the Idoma nation and
Nigeria at large at the Idoma International Festival.
The carnival kick-started with the energetic
Hero’s band who thrilled the mammoth crowd before The Achievement Awards
which saw imminent personalities of Idoma extractions recognized due to
their services to the Idoma nation and Nigeria at large.
Terry G at the Idoma International Festival
The carnival snowballed into the Ogbureke
traditional wrestling and heart-thumping musical performances from local
and top acts, including Terry G, Slowdog, Rudeboy P-square and Ric Hassani with comedy by the energy god, Dan d Humorous and the music comedian, Kennyblaq.
Cultural troupe at the Idoma International Festival
A member of the cultural troupe at the Idoma International Festival
All through the five days of the event,
massive crowd and guests from across Nigeria graced the carnival,
adorning flamboyant costumes as the carnival goers trooped out for the
procession which traversed all parts of Otukpo town with different
floats accompanied by their special musical band and dance troupes.
Miss Cross River, Her royal majesty, Queen Juliet Eyah was crowned as the Face of Idoma International Carnival
Miss Cross River, Her royal majesty, Queen Juliet Eyah was crowned as the Face of Idoma International Carnival
On December 25, the Idoma International
Carnival climaxed with the Face of Idoma beauty pageant which saw
angelic faces from across Nigeria competing for the star price and
becoming the face of the carnival. Miss Cross River, Her royal majesty,
Queen Juliet Eyah was crowned as the Face of Idoma International and
drove home a brand new car, cash gift and several other gifts.
A cultural troupe at the Idoma International Carnival
Masquerades performing at the Idoma International Carnival
The event which started from the 22nd ended on
the 26th December with the Children’s Party, where the organizing team
gave children a rare treat comprising gifts, food and wonderful play
moments.
The Idoma International Carnival, 2018 was
proudly supported by Hero Lager beer, Access bank, airtel, Polaris bank,
Ragolis water, Pulse.ng, Goldmyne TV, Kraks Media, Radio benue, Joy fm
and Vizavi Media.