The carnival is an expression of Idoma identity intended to occasion a cultural Renaissance. The focal of the carnival is to re-invigorate the rather latent heritage of the Idoma people of Benue State, North Central Nigeria and create a platform for economic negotiations, mobilizing investments by identifying business potentials and resources of the zone. Therefore through the instrumentality of music, dance, masquerades, cultural parades and pageantry, the carnival also hopes to engender youth empowerment and economic revival.
This year's activities with the theme: Consolidating the Idoma Cultural Assets and Values' kicks off on the 23rd Dec in Otukpo, the traditional and economic headquarters of the Idoma people with the biggest street party north of the Niger(carnival procession) and will proceed to Ado LGA for a Novelty Football match, cultural displays/ masquerades, traditional wrestling, musical concert, fire works, etc with glitz and glamour.
Globacom Nigeria, the biggest and the best telecom in Nigeria will be bring some of its ambassadors to perform at the events.
The carnival is endorsed by the Benue State Government and the paramount ruler of the Idoma nation; The Och'Idoma HRH ALIAS IKOYI OBEKPA
(Agila carnival President and vice with Och'Idoma )
Commissioner For arts and Culture Benue State with Agila carnival team Member Henry Ipole
Also, some notable brands such as Globacom Nigeria, Hero lager beer, Faro drinks, Ragolis water, Hyundai, Oga landlord Foundation, etc are partnering Agila Carnival to organize a world class event.
For sponsorship/participation/ enquiries/forms for Face of Idoma,
VISIT www.agilacarnival.com,
twitter: @agilacarnival,
instagram: agila_carnival,
facebook: agila carnival.
Phone: 08035531083, 08033288608
This year 23rd to 25th December all roads lead to Benue state, for the Agila Social Economic Carnival 2015!!!
