The Colours of CARNIRIV 2012! All the Fun & Exciting Photos from the Rivers State Carnival graced by Agbani Darego, Sam Dede, Uti Nwachukwu, Alex Ekubo & More

The week-long bouquet of exciting and highly engaging activities at this year’s Rivers State carnival, CARNIRIV 2012 reached a climax on Saturday 15th December 2012, when the Governor of Rivers state, Rotimi Amaechi lead scores of very important personalities and hundreds of participants in two epic closing events – the Garden City Freestyle Parade and the World Peace Concert.

The parade was an artistic blend of contemporary modern cultural procession during which the governor, who is the chief celebrant as well as dignitaries, residents and tourists adorned different kinds of colourful costumes and marched through designated streets within Port Harcourt metropolis.

The Director-General, Rivers State Tourism Development Agency (RSTDA), Sam Dede said the morning cultural procession was one of the peak moments of CARNIRIV while the peace concert, a rhythm-filled musical session accompanied by spectacular fireworks, brought the carnival to a grand close in the evening. The procession through Aba, Ikwerre and Stadium roads, was lit up by eight live bands in a bid to add to the exhilaration which the parade already promised.

The cultural fiesta which held from 9th December to 15th December in Port Harcourt, featured a variety of indigenous and international displays. The Black African Music Festival (BAMFest) which held on Wednesday 12th December, featured Grammy Award-winning reggae star and rapper, Shaggy; fellow reggae singer, Patra; celebrated Nigerian music acts, 2Face Idibia and Duncan Mighty. The artistes thrilled the crowd with memorable performances.

Another main attraction was the “Ekere: Rhythm of the Tribes”, a display of the rich cultural heritage and glamour of the Rivers people in the 23 Local Government Areas. Each Local Government Area put of a show of glamorous costumes and captivating dance steps.

Speaking about his assessment of this year’s edition of CARNIRIV, Dede said he was satisfied with the organisation, attendance and active participation of the residents and other stakeholders at every aspect of the fiesta while assuring them that subsequent editions would be better and bigger than what they had witnessed so far.

Photos

Ex Beauty Queen, Agbani Darego, Gov. Rotimi Amaechi, Deputy Gov. Tele Ikuru & wife, Mena

Uti Nwachukwu, Alex Ekubo & other Rivers State indigenes

International Aquatic Fiesta

Andoni contingents participating in CARNIRIV 2012 International Aquatic Fiesta Tourist Beach in Port Harcourt, Rivers State

Bonny contingents participating in CARNIRIV 2012 International Aquatic Fiesta Tourist Beach in Port Harcourt, Rivers State

Dagema contingents participating in CARNIRIV 2012 International Aquatic Fiesta Tourist Beach in Port Harcourt, Rivers State

Kahna contingents participating in CARNIRIV 2012 International Aquatic Fiesta Tourist Beach in Port Harcourt, Rivers State

Ikwerre contingents participating in CARNIRIV 2012 International Aquatic Fiesta Tourist Beach in Port Harcourt, Rivers State

Ogu-Bolo contingents participating in CARNIRIV 2012 International Aquatic Fiesta Tourist Beach in Port Harcourt, Rivers State

Children’s Party


Ekere: Rhythm of the Tribes

Closing Ceremony

Sam Dede

Duncan Mighty

Muma Gee

Omawumi

Timaya

Timi Dakolo

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