From Calabar
in nigeria
to the pumpkin
In North Carolina,
In Calabar of my own Nigeria
Also know as
Callabar, Calabari, Calbari, Kalabari
A city in the state of Cross River
south east nigeria
Original Efik name for Calabar, Atakpa
City watered by the Calabar River
And Great Qua Rivers and streams of the Cross River
The state capital of Cross River
Original village, known as Akwa Akpa
Calabar, a large metropolis with several towns
Check out AKIM, IKOT ANSA, IKOT ISHIE
KASUK, DUKE TOWN, HENSHAW TOWN
IKOT OMIN, OBUTONG, etc.
The 16th century, my Calabar, has recognized International Sea Port
Shipment of goods such as palm oil
An important port in the transport of African slaves.
Ships mainly from Bristol and Liverpool merchants.
Old Calabari (Duke Town) and Creek Town
Crucial towns in the slave trade
African-American writer and slave
John Jea, a son of the Soul
City once shared as the seat of the Government of the Niger Coast Protectorate
South Protectorate and Oil River Protectorate
City of my Calabar boasts of
First Social Club in Nigeria
the african club
Organized the first competition
Football, cricket, and field hockey games across the country
My city hosts the first Roman Catholic mass
Held at 19 Bocco Street, Calabar, 1903
And the oldest high school
Hope Waddel Training Institute, 1895
The School, he would later proudly produce
First President of Nigeria
Nnamdi Azikiwe
We also have the International Museum
In Botanical Garden, Cultural Center, Free Zone
Sea port, international airport, integrated sports stadium
And one of the most outstanding universities
One of the most prestigious black universities in the world.
The University of Calabar, my Alma Mater
The place of my first grade
An honors degree in Computer Science
Instead, I learned of the intellect as
Professor. Z. Lipsey and Dr. CE Onwukwe
University of Calabar in Calabar
A place where I grew from boy to man
A place where I was equipped and encouraged to
Operate, investigate and participate in collaborative projects.
In broad professional contexts
A place where I was prepared to face the challenges of
modern computer technology
A place where I was prepared to rule my world
Calabar University Experiences
My excellent stay at 7 Mayne Avenue Ext. Calabar
And incomparable experiences of the Calabar Culture
I improved my creativity and innovations.
To build my kingdom and empower many to reach freedom
Experience Calabar’s Annual Carnival
Calabar of the three major landowning kingdoms
The Qua Kingdom of ejagham; Bantu origin
The kingdoms Efut and Efik
The Qua Kingdom with the
Ndidem as the great patriarch
The Efut with the Muri munene
as the great patriarch
And the patriarch of the Efik Kingdom
called the obong
Calabar, also home to
Eastern Naval Command
Calabash, the pride of North Carolina
North Carolina, a state in the eastern United States
Bordered by the Atlantic Ocean, South Carolina,
Georgia, Tennessee and Virginia
Pumpkin in North Carolina
A small fishing village in Brunswick County
Wholesome Calabash, a pride in itself as
Seafood Capital of the World
Due to the large number of the city of
Pumpkin Style Seafood Restaurant
Calabash, part of the Wilmington Metropolitan Statistical Area
The name of the pumpkins that grow in my region
used to drink
Calabash, known for its distinctive style of fried seafood
Known as Calabash style
The buffets of my style, common in
Coastal Cities of Eastern Carolina
1998, much of my city was divided
To form the city of Carolina Shores
Current Town Hall located
882 Khaki Road SW
draw the map from
Pumpkin to Pumpkin.
Copyright, Anyaele Sam Chiyson
