nyctophilia (n.):
the love of darkness or night; finding relaxation or comfort in the darkness.
vegan (n.):
a person who does not eat or use animal products; using or containing no animal products.
goth (n.):
a style of rock music derived from punk, typically with apocalyptic or mystical lyrics; a member of a subculture favoring black clothing, white and black makeup, and goth music.
inclusive (adj.):
not excluding any of the parties or groups involved in something; aiming to provide equal access to opportunities and resources for people who might otherwise be excluded or marginalized, such as those having physical or mental disabilities or belonging to other minority groups.
.all vegan. all darkness. always.
::::: Vegan + Goth = VOTH :::::
Queer Goth Nigerian-American model, goth musician, activist (animal/human/LGBTQ+), health (physical and mental) advocate, celeb + private chef, CEO/Founder of Goth In The Raw and the vegan beauty brands, Haus of Abali Beauty and Nnaus Feratu Cosmetics - Countess Nnaus A.O. Feratu (they/them/theirs), has been a proud Goth and vegan of 24+ years, they love merging the beauty of the Gothic subculture that I have been one with at a young age and the beauty of my Nigerian heritage into the dishes that I create - vegan dishes with a dark aesthetic. Each creation is an extension and representation of who they are and shows that vegans of all kinds exist. Veganism is inclusive, not exclusive.
Since their debut in 2015, they have built up a massive fanbase through their dark creations that have resulted in features in Creative Loafing ATL, Vice Media, PETA, Gothic Beauty, Vegan Life Magazine and collaborations/partnership with United Artist Releasing/MGM’s “The Addams Family” Movie (10.2019) and Netflix’s “The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina: Chapter 3” (1.2020).
A fan and attendee at many VegFest, they longed to create something where fellow vegans within the dark/alt/goth subcultures of ALL races/genders could come together and enjoy food, wares and music as black as one's soul. Years in the making - it is now a reality.
VOTH brings the worlds of plant-based foods, the darkness/aesthetic and music to the masses for an amazing event that will let all be one with the creatures of the night who do not feast on their animal friends.
.our special guests.
"Goth is not a trend or phase. Veganism is inclusive, not exclusive. Food is art. Darkness is beautiful. Music of the Goth subculture is pivatol. Combined - they are powerful. Let me show you the world in my eyes. "
we....are....voth
VOTH brings the worlds of plant-based foods, the darkness/aesthetic and music to the masses for an amazing event that will let all be one with the creatures of the night who do not feast on their animal friends.
:::::EDUCATIONAL SYMPOSIUM SPECIAL GUESTS APPEARANCES:::::
Natalie Slater (Bake and Destroy)
Sarah Jahier (The Spooky Vegan)
Jamila Anahata (The Soulful Veganista)
Leigh Saluzzi (ATL VegFest)
Star
:::::MUSICAL PERFORMANCES BY:::::
Ash Code
Vision Video
Blood Handsome
Pilgrims of Yearning
Hallows
Remains To Be Seen
Muse To Sirens
Tears For The Dying
Ravel
Entertainment
Night Battles
:::DJ PERFORMANCES BY:::::
DJ Julian Black
DJ MC McCutchen
DJ Catharsis
DJ Veganinblack
:::::WITH A SPECIAL PERFORMANCE BY:::::
The renowned performance company - Liquid Sky
This year, we are giving a portion of the proceeds from this year's festival to support one of our favorite non-profit organizations, Bat World Sanctuary
We are all things vegan. We are all things darkness and shadow. ALWAYS. x
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