Strategic Partnerships

Partner with a living cultural institution.

Seagull Band is one of Africa's foremost carnival institutions. We invite corporations, foundations and government agencies to join us as strategic partners in preserving, producing and exporting Calabar's cultural heritage to the world.

2M+
Live parade audience
40M
Broadcast & digital reach
5,000+
Performers & artisans
20+ yrs
Of cultural legacy
Why Sponsor Seagull

Explore six reasons to support Seagull.

Audience Reach

5,000+ performers on the parade, 2M+ live spectators and an engaged diaspora audience across three continents.

Media Exposure

National broadcast, tier-1 press coverage and premium digital storytelling reaching an estimated 40M viewers annually.

Tourism Impact

A cornerstone of Cross River State's cultural tourism economy, driving flights, hospitality and hospitality spend.

Community Development

Year-round employment for hundreds of artisans, dancers and youth across our academies and studios.

ESG Opportunities

Sustainability, cultural preservation and youth empowerment programmes aligned to global ESG frameworks.

Global Platform

A cultural export from Nigeria to the world, from Lagos and Accra to London, Atlanta and beyond.

Seagull Band procession
A Cultural Institution

"Sponsoring Seagull is not sponsorship of an event. It is investment in a living cultural institution."

Sponsorship Tiers

Choose your level of partnership.

Each tier is designed to deliver meaningful brand value and community impact. All sponsorship packages can be customised to suit each partner's objectives.

Sponsorship Tier

Bronze Partner

  • Brand Visibility
    Basic
  • Website Recognition
    Logo listing
  • Social Media Exposure
    Mentions
  • Event Branding
    Programme inclusion
  • Community Impact
    Supported
Sponsorship Tier

Silver Partner

  • Brand Visibility
    Enhanced
  • Website Recognition
    Dedicated profile
  • Social Media Exposure
    Shared posts
  • Event Branding
    On-site signage
  • Community Impact
    Recognised
Most Requested

Gold Partner

  • Brand Visibility
    Prominent
  • Website Recognition
    Featured placement
  • Social Media Exposure
    Campaign features
  • Event Branding
    Co-branded stage
  • Community Impact
    Named programme
Sponsorship Tier

Platinum Partner

  • Brand Visibility
    Premier
  • Website Recognition
    Permanent partner wall
  • Social Media Exposure
    Dedicated content series
  • Event Branding
    Title presentation
  • Community Impact
    Founding partnership
Speak to Partnerships
Explore Partnership Opportunities

A conversation about culture and collaboration.

Organisations, foundations and institutions are invited to discuss sponsorship opportunities with Seagull Band.

Make a sponsorship enquiry
Sponsor Inquiry

Begin the conversation.

Share a few details and our partnerships team will reach out within two business days with a bespoke proposal tailored to your objectives.

info@seagullband.org
Lagos · Calabar · London