Big Stars Headline Nigeria's Calabar Festival

The 2012 Calabar Festival got off to an impressive start with Senegalese-American star Akon and legendary South African trumpeter Hugh Masekela leading a list of international and local musicians.

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South African composer and trumpeter Hugh Masekela

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Senegalese American star Akon

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