konknaijaboy | On 22, Mar 2013

 

A fun Easter awaits all lovers of Jazz music as the maiden edition of the Calabar International Jazz Festival is set to take place. With the programme, the state seems to be boosting its fame as one of the cultural and entertainment capitals of Nigeria.

Cross River’s biggest brand is the month-long Calabar Festival, which holds every December. The Jazz Festival however is also set to become an annual event as information from the state government indicates that huge success has been recorded from previous jazz concerts held during the Calabar Festival. Also because of the demand from discerning fun seekers for a jazz event in a more intimate setting

To headline the show are D’Angelo and Eric Benet from the US, Jonathan Butler, South Africa and Nigerian stars such as Asa, Darey, Bez and Burna Boy. The organisers say during daytime, visitors will also have the opportunity to have a feel of the Calabar landscape as plans are also being made for excursion.

This jazz festival, holding from 29-31 March 2013, is the first of a new series of events designed to introduce a new dimension to the Calabar Festival experience in 2013. Also set to feature will be fabulous VIP after-parties, including an intimate reception hosted by His Excellency Governor Liyel Imoke.