Oriege Art and Rhino’s Festival

The Oriege Art and Rhino’s Festival kicked off with a bang on Saturday at the City of Windhoek headquarters' upper parking lot, drawing a spirited crowd of music enthusiasts. The festival's inaugural day featured electrifying performances from a diverse line-up of artists, including vocalist Khadijah Herunga, Mega, Mini Sunsets, and DJs Wildkid, Zonesh, Claudio, and Mapiano, setting the stage for an unforgettable weekend of entertainment. Headlining the event was the acclaimed South African entertainer Mas Musiq, whose performance added star power to an already electric atmosphere.

Originally planned as a three-day affair, the festival's duration was shortened to two days due to the Windhoek Residents Mayoral Trust fundraising gala dinner, which took place at the same venue on Friday night. Despite this adjustment, festival goers remained in high spirits as they soaked up the vibrant atmosphere.



Good vibes

Founder of the event, Chris Morgen, emphasised the festival's underlying theme, centred around art and rhinos, aimed at raising awareness about the critical issue of rhino poaching. In an interview, Morgen said: "Every Oriege Fest is theme-based, and for this one, we focused on the themes of art and rhinos to raise awareness about rhino poaching. Like with any project, there were a couple of obstacles, but we overcame them, and we are happy that everyone had a good time and that our exhibitors also got to make money and market their businesses."

Attendees were pleased with the festival's offerings. Godwin April, an enthusiastic festivalgoer, said: "The set-up was incredible, and the vibes were immaculate. It definitely exceeded my expectations, and I was so happy."