I read the below in Oversabi and I just had to share. What do you guys think about this??

American female rapper Nicki Minaj is said to be among the International acts to perform at this year’s edition of the Africa’s biggest street party, Calabar Carnival. News reaching us say the “Young Money” artiste will pocket $200, 000 USD for her appearance at the event.

Calabar Carnival festival in Nigeria, was created as part of the vision of making the Cross River State in Nigeria, the number one tourist destination for Nigerians and tourist all over the world. The carnival which begin on every 1st of December and last till 31st December has boosted the cultural mosaic of Nigeria people while entertaining the millions of spectators within and outside the State, and boosting industry for all stakeholders.

The Calabar Carnival has come a long way..it all started 2004, when the governor of Cross River State, Mr Donald Duke had a vision of making his state the hub for tourism and hospitality in Nigerian and in Africa. The Carnival presents a perfect platform from brand visibility for consumer and market awareness. Recently, Cross River State and Calabar has become the pride of Nigeria or Africa as far as tourism, carnivals and hospitality is concerned.

The event has hosted top Nigeria musicians, Nolly-wood Actors, Politicians and international artists. Over the last 4 years international artists like, the late Lucky Dube, Akon, Fat Joe,Joe, young Jeezy, Nelly, Kirk Franklin, and many more has thrilled the large crowd of Nigerians and tourist from outside the country.

Calabar dey mad?? as in dem dey craze 200 gini? come dem suppose swear for whoever wan drop dat money o! wey cultural dancers go collect 40k shake bweast and all organs wey fit shake.

Kokolet, we fit gate crash this carnival?
Our chance for Iyanya to notice our bootilicious booty

ijebabe: Kokolet, we fit gate crash this carnival?
Our chance for Iyanya to notice our bootilicious booty

follow u go calabar d place wey humans dey chop dog and vulture? haaa! i no fit.

this is serious... Am in 4 ds yr again.

Idowuogbo:
follow u go calabar d place wey humans dey chop dog and vulture? haaa! i no fit.

At least no be pesin dem dey chop na.

secnelly: this is serious... Am in 4 ds yr again.

How were the previous years?

ijebabe:
How were the previous years?

I'v always spent ma xmas there, all ma yrs in d uni... Not too sure of this yr cos am serving. its worth the hype... Especially from 26th to 31st. Dec.

I'll see her live then, I'll be in cali this Christmas. . .my chance to verify how soft or hard her supposedly fake yansh really is.

But wait oh, I don't think Nicki would accept a 'mere' $200k. She's a grade A international artist; she probably accepts no less than $500k for international shows.

pro01: I'll see her live then, I'll be in cali this Christmas. . .my chance to verify how soft or hard her supposedly fake yansh really is.

But wait oh, I don't think Nicki would accept a 'mere' $200k. She's a grade A international artist; she probably accepts no less than $500k for international shows.

No how much you want make she collect? That money too plenty sef. If they call a combination os Pasuma and Obesere, it won't be this expensive

Idowuogbo: Calabar dey mad?? as in dem dey craze 200 gini? come dem suppose swear for whoever wan drop dat money o! wey cultural dancers go collect 40k shake bweast and all organs wey fit shake.

the funniest thing u have ever said

RUBBISH, AGAIN I SAY RUBBISH, RUBBISH, RUBBISH and More RUBBISH..

Why can't they use that money for important thing give it out †̥☺ the less privilledge.

200 wetin? I blv ds is tax payers money,.wetin she de sing,way our female NL anders memba no fit sing even dance naked sef on stage
Ds is a collosal waste .

Cross Rivers is obviously a state governed by clowns. Weren't they the ones who were crying over the loss of oil wells to Akwa Ibom state? Last year, Rick Ross collected their money and didn't show, hope they've gotten a refund? All they know is to shake nyash, work; who sai!!

Before spending such an amount on Nicki, The govt should evaluate what they stand to gain in terms of income from the carnival....Btw, That $200k could complete a block of classroom in some undeveloped village

Calabar hmm. . .and Nicki minaj who claims she's still a virgin going to calabar with that her. . . . .
She no fear those calabar boyz wey dey chop dogs like beaf meat Lol. . .her body will shrink before her return. . .the money sef nawa

Make dem gimme quarter of dat money make I call my chick.. Her nywash big pass nikkie minaj own.

ok now, ltes watch i see , i will be there, last year own wasnt bad,
if not for anyother thing ,i am happy for witnesssing the calabar carnival i was told of in my primary and jss, social studies. and this year own may or may not watch them,

Can't they use that money in any better way than sending it to America through Nicki Minaj?

Boys no mind to come all d way from Maiduguri to have a live view of dat ikebe super.

@idowuogbo & solomonkane: Cross River State is not in ur league of primitive states. Watch how you run your mouths on it affairs and from every indication you are the clowns and crazy ones who can't think beyond amala and ewedu.

Men this I̶̲̥̅̊s̶̲̥̅̊ 2 much joor don't care if its 2small 4 Ƭƕě S̶̲̥̅Ơ̴̴̴̴̴̴͡ called a list international sensation buh 32million naira mehn gosh 4 Jʊڪτ̲̅ at worst 2 hurz singing her nice songs though buh Ƭƕě current naija situation A̶̲̥̅♏ not enticed . Buh wat can I do its Jʊڪτ̲̅ our fair share ov Ƭƕě national cake make we go rock nyash .and I pray we will use Ƭƕě opportunity T̶̲̥̅̊ø̲̣̣̥ see flavour featuring nicki minaj .4 ashawo remix. Buwhahahah ⌣̊┈̥-̶̯͡»̶̥KK⌣̊┈̥-̶̯͡»̶̥ buh less previldges chopin dat money will do 4 M̶̲̥̅ε̲̣̣̣̥

Waste of resources.

Hmmmmmmm....thats a senseless wastage,@ least they should promote combination of national artist like "EVA" et-all just for the fraction of that price tab, and split the rest on local infrastructure(Health care center,library,care for the Old & the needy....).
I live in the states & yet to see any of Nigerian artist @ US events with huge take home:besides most of our artist are underated and they do perform far better than the so called priviledged"GRADE A" artist.

Idowuogbo:
follow u go calabar d place wey humans dey chop dog and vulture? haaa! i no fit.

You wish! As if you can even afford a hotel in Calabar. Calabar na the place joor! Vulture my ass.

Dope!!!!