Burning Man 2023

Star Kingdom of Oba

An Afrofuturistic vision brought to you by artist Dipo Doherty, Jacquelyn Omotalade, and Tayler Ava Friar.

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Welcome to the Star Kingdom of Oba

About the project

The Star Kingdom of Oba is an art installation that celebrates the origins of humanity and the inter-species connection between man and animal. It will be a multi-sensory experience that uses mythical creatures from Benin cosmology to underscore the message that humans and animals are all born of the same consciousness.

This project is extremely important, not only because it will be an incredible work of art, but also because it will help to uplift the legacy and mysticism of ancient Benin. We need your help to make this project a reality, so please consider supporting us!

What could be more magical than uniting the human and animal kingdoms in a celebration of our shared origins? The Star Kingdom of Oba art installation is set to do just that at Burning Man 2023!

This multi-sensory star shaped installation will marry the inter-species connection between man and animal with African heritage. Using mythical creatures in Benin cosmology, this work emphasizes that humans and animals are born of the same consciousness. It is a celebration of the origins of humankind and a homage to all that connects us. In uplifting the legacy and mysticism and the magic of ancient Benin, the Star Kingdom of Oba will be a true masterpiece at Burning Man.

We need your help to make this vision a reality! Please consider donating to our campaign and sharing this page with your friends and family. Together, we can make the Star Kingdom of Oba a reality and unite in connection at Burning Man 2023!