About 15 Bikers from South Africa, Benin Republic; Senegal, Ghana and Togo have participated during the recently concluded Jos Carnival 2018.
Daily Trust also confirmed that about 2200 dancers, 700 cultural troupes from the 17 local government areas of the state and about 150 bikers have also attended the colourful and breath-taking carnival that has started on Friday with a Music Fiesta at Solomon Lar Amusement Park.
Speaking with newsmen, the Chairman Planning Committee of the carnival, Solomon Ejila also disclosed about 1500 streets dancers also have
He said, “About 15 of 150 bikers that have participated during the carnival have come from Senegal, South Africa, Benin Republic, Ghana and Togo among others."added glamour, glitz and excitement to the magnificent three day event.
The carnival which kick-started with Music Fiesta on Friday and followed by Street Parade from Secretariat Junction to Rwang Pam Township Stadium in Jos was adorned by dancing, cultural display and bikers performance. |
During the carnival, Governor Simon Bako Lalong of Plateau state Lalong led a 5km carnival trekking and parade from Secretariat Junction to Rwang Pam Stadium in the city of Jos.
At the Rwang Pam Stadium on Saturday, top-notched musicians like Ice Prince Zamani, Jeremiah Gyang and Don Achala among others thrilled the thousands of audience.