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FREEDOM CARNIVAL BAND DOMINATES 2025 AWARDS AT 2026 CARNIVAL CALABAR THEME UNVEILING

LAGOS, NIGERIA — Freedom Carnival Band emerged as one of the biggest winners at the unveiling of the 2026 Carnival Calabar theme and awards ceremony held at the prestigious Eko Hotel and Suites, Lagos, further cementing its reputation as a powerhouse in Nigeria's carnival industry. The multiple award-winning band received widespread recognition following its electrifying, adrenaline-charged, and thought-provoking performance at the 2025 Carnival Calabar. Throughout the awards presentation, Freedom Carnival Band was repeatedly invited to the podium as it swept several major honours in the Junior Category.The band clinched awards for:
Best Theme Interpretation 2025
Best Overall Band 2025
Best Carnival Costumes 2025
Best Reflection of Carnival Spirit 2025

The remarkable achievement underscores the band's sustained growth, creative excellence, and unwavering commitment to raising the standards of carnival performance and storytelling.Industry observers have noted Freedom Carnival Band's impressive rise in recent years, driven by a culture of innovation, discipline, and artistic exploration. At the helm of this success is Band Leader Ntufam Ekanem Ekpenyong, whose visionary leadership and relentless pursuit of excellence have played a pivotal role in the band's outstanding accomplishments.
Reacting to the announcement, the band's Director and Writer, Austine LordLaz, expressed profound excitement and gratitude. He dedicated the awards to every member of the Freedom Carnival family, particularly the children whose dedication, discipline, and exceptional performances brought the band's creative vision to life. “These awards belong to every child, parent, instructor, designer, and team member who poured their hearts into this journey. Their passion, sacrifice, and commitment made this success possible,” he said.

Austine LordLaz also hinted at even greater ambitions for the coming year, promising that Freedom Carnival Band's presentation at the 2026 Carnival Calabar would be nothing short of spectacular. “With these achievements behind us, our focus now shifts to 2026. We are preparing something truly unforgettable an experience that will challenge perspectives, inspire audiences, and redefine expectations,” he added. As preparations begin for the next edition of Africa's biggest street party, Freedom Carnival Band's latest triumph serves as a powerful statement of intent: a band determined not only to compete but to continually set the pace for creative excellence.
Freedom Carnival Band ! — Dare to Be Free
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