Carnival Calabar dazzles, Miss Africa graced South Africa Week Lagos 2023
It was a weeklong of activities from the 22nd of April to 29th April as the South African consulate in Lagos hosted the maiden edition of South Africa week Lagos 2023.
The opening ceremony took place at the exquisite terraform bar and restaurant in Lekki, Lagos that had notable personalities from both the public and private sectors in attendance. The Consular General, Dr Bobby Moroe in his opening remarks reiterated the cordial relationship Nigeria has with South Africa for so many years and his commitment to foster and strengthen the ties between both nations.
The Cross River State contingent led by Mr. Thomas Ikpeme, Special adviser, Events and Tourism in the Governor’s office, Mathias Amgbah, former Deputy Governorship candidate, The reigning Miss Africa Queen Precious Okoye, Prince Femi Oyelade, Brand consultant Miss Africa Production were on ground to explore South Africa in Lagos with the wonderful performances and cuisine at the event.
Day 2 of the South Africa week was a night with the stars, an event that had a documentary review and a panel discussion hosted by AY the comedian and attended by top actors and celebrities in the movie industry. It was also a networking opportunity with industry stakeholders and the private sector on exploiting and taking advantage of opportunities for the future.
Also, during the weeklong celebration, the South Africa Nigeria business roundtable event was held with the business community coming together to have a panel discussion on the challenges and solutions to a smooth business relationship between South Africa and Nigeria. The business roundtable was sponsored by Access bank plc. represented by the group head corporate communications, Mr. Amechi Okobi.
The climax of the South Africa week Lagos was the Freedom Day celebration which had a breathtaking and explosive performance by the Carnival Calabar revelers. On ground to coordinate was the Executive Secretary Carnival Commission, The Cross River State House of Assembly member elect, Hon. Stanley Nsemo and Special Adviser Carnival Effiong Ekpenyong.
In his remark, Dr Bobby Moroe said that the carnival performance was out of this world and thanked the Cross River contingent for gracefully honoring the event and is looking forward to working with the Governor-Elect of the State, His Excellency Prince Edet Bassey Otu who will be sworn in on May 29th of May 2023.
The CG had earlier hinted in his last visit to Calabar of South Africa’s intention to participate in the Carnival Calabr 2023 as a non-competing band.
Archibong Emmanuel
(Snr. Reporter)
