Franklin, Kunle Ajayi, others for Calabar Jesus carnival

Renowned American gospel singer, Kirk Franklin, saxophonist Kunle Ajayi and others have been confirmed for the maiden edition of Stomp for Jesus soul winning outreach billed for December 27-29 in Calabar.

The musical conference is organised by The Redeemed volunteers of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG).

Thousands of Christians in the South South region are expected at the outreach scheduled to feature song rendition, dance drama, poetic recitations, fashion and style among others.

The Pastor RCCG Region 14, Pastor Richard Adeboye, spoke with newsmen on the conference recently at the Redemption Camp, Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, Lagos.

He assured plans have been concluded to take the nation’s premier carnival event to a new level.

According to him: “It is our intention to engage the over 5 million participants at the Calabar International carnival in a spectacular life- transforming and soul- winning outreach.”

He said the region with support from volunteers in Rivers, Edo, Delta and Bayelsa states will take advantage of the hugely popular Calabar carnival in December to openly minister Jesus.

He said: “It will be a non-stop high praise featuring international gospel artistes.

“Year after year, the Calabar Carnival will become a key part of our annual gathering for gospel praise singing through soul winning.”

He added: “We intend to develop different events that will be used not only to enhance righteous living and demonstrating soul winning but also to rededicate Calabar as cultural destination and a pride to Christian living.”