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Moozlie Pens Heartfelt Farewell As Cotton Fest Comes To An End. Cotton Fest, one of South Africa’s most influential youth culture festivals, has officially come to an end after years of shaping music, fashion and creative identity. Founded by the late Riky Rick, the festival grew into a multi-stage cultural hub that celebrated artistry, self-expression and community.
Organisers confirmed that the decision to discontinue the festival followed a divergence in long-term vision between involved parties, a situation that placed immense pressure on operations and made it impossible to continue the event in a way that honoured Riky Rick’s foundation.
In a deeply emotional statement, rapper and media personality Moozlie reacted to the news with a heartfelt farewell to the Cotton Fest family and its devoted supporters. “The End of An Era. Cotton Fest, my baby, where do I even begin? You were not just a festival, you felt like home. A place to live fully and express honestly. You gave us space to both grieve and celebrate. To see and to be seen,” she wrote.
Moozlie thanked the organisers for their resilience, adding that every emotion experienced over the years forms part of the legacy they built together. She encouraged them to hold their heads high in the face of difficult news and acknowledged the immense effort that sustained the festival during its run.
Her message extended to the Cotton Eaters, the community that gathered each year in tribute to culture and creativity. Moozlie reminded fans of the mantra Riky Rick championed, urging them to continue supporting one another. “To the Cotton Eaters… Tag, you’re it. The end of one journey means the start of something new, and you already know what Riky Rick would want us to do. The sentiment still stands: we never die, we multiply.”
The end of Cotton Fest marks a significant moment for the local creative landscape. Since its launch, the festival has played a central role in promoting new talent, merging art forms and offering a platform that mirrored the energy of South Africa’s youth. It became a symbolic gathering where music, street fashion and cultural storytelling met with authenticity.
Although this chapter concludes, organisers and supporters have expressed hope that the spirit of Cotton Fest will continue through future projects, community initiatives and artist-led collaborations inspired by the festival’s ethos. For now, Moozlie’s words capture the emotion felt across the culture: a mixture of sadness, pride and an unshakable belief that the seeds planted by Cotton Fest will continue to grow.
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Moozlie Pens Heartfelt Farewell As Cotton Fest Comes To An End. Cotton Fest, one of South Africa’s most influential youth culture festivals, has officially come to an end after years of shaping music, fashion and creative identity. Founded by the late Riky Rick, the festival grew into a multi-stage cultural hub that celebrated artistry, self-expression …
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