Organisers of one of Namibia’s most popular urban youth events, the Kasi Vibe Festival, have announced that this year’s event has been postponed.
In a statement issued on Wednesday, event organiser Salmi Shigwedha announced that the event had been postponed to 2026 to take a break in order to reflect, restructure and return with a renewed sense of purpose.
“We have made the decision to postpone the 2025 Kasi Vibe Festival until 2026, the pause allows us the opportunity to rebuild with intention, creating a stronger foundation that honours our mission and the values we stand for,” Shigwedha said.
While no specific reason was given for the postponement, it follows a difficult year for the festival in 2024.
Last year’s edition saw a much lower turnout than expected, which led to dissatisfaction among vendors and attendees.
Some vendors expressed frustration, saying they did not sell enough product to recover their investment.
Shigwedha admitted that the timing of the event could have contributed to the low turnout and pledged improvements for future events.
The Kasi Vibe Festival was created to establish a platform closer to the people, allowing young entrepreneurs and SMEs to come out and showcase their innovative products and services.
Over the years, it has grown into a much-anticipated event that brings together people from all walks of life to celebrate local talent, innovation and youth empowerment.
“Our commitment to you, our attendees, exhibitors and the entire Namibian community remains unwavering. We are dedicating our return in 2026 to an event that reflects the values that we stand for,” Shigwedha said.
As the festival prepares for its return, supporters and followers are encouraged to stay connected via social media for updates, opportunities and community engagement activities.
The Kasi Vibe Festival was first hosted in 2017, offering emerging and established SMEs a platform to showcase and market their goods and services to the public.
The festival has become known for its vibrant atmosphere, wide variety of vendors, live entertainment and strong focus on youth and community development.
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