Here’s everything to keep on your radar this December:
The Experience 20 – Jesus United
The world-famous all-night gospel concert returns for its 20th edition, and it promises to be unforgettable. Convened annually by Pastor Paul Adefarasin of House on the Rock, The Experience brings together extraordinary psalmists from Nigeria and around the world for one night of powerful worship under the stars.
This milestone 20th edition, themed “Jesus United,” is set to be one of the most spiritually charged yet, with international guest artists like Travis Greene, Naomi Raine, Chandler Moore, Frank Edwards and our homegrown artists like Moses Bliss, Dunsin Oyekan, Gaise Baba, Mercy Chinwo, just to name a few. It promises to be a night to remember. Watch it live on the 5th of December 2025 on the GOtv Holiday Pop Up channel, GOtv Channel 49.
Akwa Ibom Christmas Carols Festival 2025:
Get ready for one of the biggest choral gatherings in the world, AKCAROLSFEST.
This annual festival fills Uyo with music, dance, worship, and pure joy as thousands of voices ring out in harmony. Recognised globally and attended by top gospel artistes, ministers, and worshippers, the festival blends culture, faith, and celebration in the most magical way. Expect soul-lifting performances, vibrant choreography, and the kind of energy that reminds you why December is so special. Shows 19th December 2025 on the GOtv Holiday Pop Up channel, GOtv Channel 49.
Carnival Calabar & Festival 2025 – Traces of Time:
Who says you have to travel all the way to Calabar to experience one of Africa’s biggest street parties when you can just watch it from the comfort of your home on the GOtv Holiday Pop Up channel, GOtv channel 49.
This year, the Calabar festival is celebrating its 20th anniversary, and it’s going bigger, brighter, and bolder with the theme, “Traces of Time,” which revisits the carnival’s journey while ushering in a new era of spectacle. From breathtaking costumes and extravagant floats to acrobatics, pyrotechnics, magic, music, and colourful processions, Calabar becomes a theatre without walls.
The 20th anniversary promises a masterclass in cultural expression and creative storytelling, an immersive blend of dance, drama, fashion, and rhythm that pulls in spectators from across the world.
And it’s not just the parade, December in Calabar is a full month of world-class festivities from:
There’s truly something for everyone, culture lovers, fashionistas, families, and nighttime explorers alike. Whether you’re tuning in from your living room or joining the festivities live, December is already giving everything it needs to. And with GOtv keeping you plugged in to the best shows, movies, and specials all season long, your happy place is always just a click away.
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