If you are reading this, we have made it to the end of 2021. Many were not as fortunate; may their souls rest in peace. Although we are still worried about the dreaded coronavirus and all strains that come with it, we were fortunate that “outside” was a little more open than last year.
In spite of minimal events in the local entertainment front, some of the little that happened made us cringe, laugh and cry, sometimes simultaneously.
Throughout the years, New Era has been continuously bringing you the most newsworthy and memorable events and people in the entertainment industry. Our final VIBEZ! cover, which is a collage of some of our best front pages for the year, is testament to that.
Here we introduce you to our youthful VIBEZ! team that made it possible, and their reflections on the entertainment industry this year.
We wish you a pleasant festive season.
We look forward to keeping you entertained, informed and educated next year and beyond!
Aletta Shikololo
Best album
I have a few favourites but ‘In Limbo’ by Nally stood out.
Best film
#LANDoftheBRAVE
Best single
‘Superstar’ by Lioness
Best theatre production
‘Boet and Sus’. It is is not a conventional theatre play.
Best song
‘Kundeinge’ by Ndawana. It is the best traditional song this year.
Best concert/show
MTC 081Every1 Hope Concert. It somehow restored hope during these terrifying times.
Favourite actor/actress
Adriano Visagie. He is creative and passionate about his craft.
Favourite author
Prof. Diescho such a brilliant writer.
Favourite singer
Nally; that boy got vocals.
Favourite local radio station or show
Honestly! I don’t get time to listen to radio.
How do you rate 2021 entertainment against 2020?
All the same…nothing extraordinary.
Most talked about issue or scandal in the entertainment industry?
Sunny boy’s cheating scandal. The ones who could cause scandals are now born-again… I am just kidding.
What event made you stand up and cheer?
Miss Supranational 2021 and the Olympics.
Who would you like to interview next year?
Quite many, but King Tee Dee is first on my list. I just hope he will be kind to me next year.
If you were a paparazzi, who will you follow every day?
Gazza, he has quite an interesting lifestyle.
If you had an opportunity to marry a celebrity, who would it be?
Imagine a journalist married to a celebrity… scandalous.
If stuck on island, what will you take along to keep you entertained?
My phone
What do you do for entertainment in your free time?
When the streets call, i answer.
Emmency Nuukala
Best album
Slickartie
Best film
The White Line
Best single
‘Flower’’by Slickartie
Best theatre production
Did they have anything this year?
Best song
Anything Slickartie did this year.
Best concert/show
We are in a pandemic… but the Blaq Diamond with Ethnix.
Favourite actor/actress
Girley
Favourite author
Ndiilokelwa Nthengwe
Favourite singer
Slickartie
Favourite local Radio station or show
My favourite radio DJ left radio.
How do you rate 2021 entertainment against 2020?
We are in a pandemic, what entertainment?
Most talked about issue or scandal in the entertainment industry?
Who did what, huka?
What event made you stand up and cheer?
Our girls at the Olympics
Who would you like to interview next year?
I want to photograph more people, rather.
If you were a paparazzi, who will you follow every day?
These people aren’t that interesting.
If you had an opportunity to marry a celebrity, who would it be?
Those ones act single.
If stuck on island, what will you take along to keep you entertained?
Music and adult juice.
What do you do for entertainment in your free time?
Do I have free time?
Emilie Nashea
Best album
‘Ehavangeli’ by Dee’A
Best film
‘Katutura’
Best single
‘Ondumbo’ by Exit
Best theatre production
Everything at the NTN
Best song
‘Cassinga’ by ML
Best concert/show
MTC 081Every1 Hope Concert
Favourite actor/actress
The late David Ndjavera
Favourite author
P. Mbezi
Favourite singer
TopCheri
Favourite local Radio station or show
Eagle FM
How do you rate 2021 entertainment against 2020?
2021 has been filled with lots of concerts and most local films scooped accolades. Artists started selling music through online platforms using ewallet.
Most talked about issue or scandal in the entertainment industry?
Many artists complain about Nascam.
What event made you stand up and cheer?
MTC 081Every1 Hope Concert
Who would you like to interview next year?
Sally Boss Madam
If you were a paparazzi, who will you follow every day?
Dillish
If you had an opportunity to marry a celebrity, who would it be?
Kaboy Kamakili. Please don’t laugh out loud.
If stuck on island, what will you take along to keep you entertained?
I will make my own movie about how I got stuck, who saved me, how I was scared… Things in that line. I mean memories will definitely do.
What do you do for entertainment in your free time?
Talk, talk, talk a lot; making jokes with others, but I listen to music too; not really a fan of series.
Strauss Lunyangwe
Best album
Cassidy Karon ‘Katutura’s favaourite son’
Best film
Best single
‘Lapele’ by Mr Makoya ft Dj Siya & Dj Vuyo.
Kwaaks… kidding… ‘Happy’ by Lize Ehlers ft Gazza
Best theatre production
Nothing comes to mind
Best song
‘Sukkel’ by Mr Glo ft Chester House Prince
Best concert/show
‘Fade to Black’ by Jay-Z
Favourite actor/actress
Armas Shivute
Favourite author
None at the moment
Favourite singer
Oompie Aka Uncle
Favourite local Radio station or show
Queen Paula from Fresh FM
How do you rate 2021 entertainment against 2020?
Far worse; it has been dreadful but I think only the strong will survive.
Most talked about issue or scandal in the entertainment industry?
Kora Awards missing money
What event made you stand up and cheer?
No events happened really, nor did I attend because of the virus… stay safe, stay home.
Who would you like to interview next year?
Knowledge Katti
If you were a paparazzi, who will you follow every day?
Neville Basson; he’s an interesting individual.
If you had an opportunity to marry a celebrity, who would it be?
Halle Berry, hands down.
If stuck on island, what will you take along to keep you entertained?
TV and PS5 with my favourite cider.
What do you do for entertainment in your free time?
Socialising with my close friends but most importantly, my family. I get so busy during the year that I miss important moments.
Paheja Siririka
Best album
The album that Ethnix will release.
Best film
#LANDoftheBRAVE
Best single
Big Ben’s ‘Kukut’. It is spreading positivity and strength in the face of hardship.
Best song
‘IG’ and ‘Open Up’ by Ethnix… “Iyaa” in Page’s voice.
Best theatre production
Shuu, can’t think of any at the moment.
Best concert/show
Media events by corporates like Bank Windhoek, FNB, NWR/MultiChoice and Nedbank’s Kapana Cook-off were way better than any show held this year.
Favourite actor/actress
Homegirl Sunet Snyman killed it in ‘The White Line’. I miss Meriam Kaxuxwena. She is an actress, right? Poo vii?
Favourite author
It has always been Robin Sharma.
Favourite singer
Chikune, mundu uandje.
Favourite local Radio station or show
I am a diehard fan of Fresh FM102.9 and any show that Paula, Chazz and NSK host.
How do you rate 2021 entertainment against 2020?
That’s the thing, there wasn’t any entertainment worth noticing, but people in the industry tried – shem.
Most talked about issue or scandal in the entertainment industry?
Cheeze from Fresh FM being let go because of … ai, let me keep quiet. What happened to Betty Davids’ engagement?
What event made you stand up and cheer?
Christine Mboma and Beatrice Masilingi. Those sisters of mine took social distancing to a whole new level. I even shed a joyful tear one time.
Who would you like to interview next year?
I have a bone to pick with Big Ben, one of the most authentic performers this country has.
If you were a paparazzi, who will you follow every day?
First Lady Monica Geingos. That is one lady with an interesting personality and take on life.
If you had an opportunity to marry a celebrity, who would it be?
Albertina Hamukwaya aka DJ Alba Nalo; she will be spinning the decks on our big day.
If stuck on an island, what will you take along to keep you entertained?
Swift 30 board game, MP3 player. Yes, I own a MP3 player.
What do you do for entertainment in your free time?
Free time does not even exist in my vocabulary; ask my cousin Neville Ngahahe-Hangero and friend Itunua Mbasuva.
Terence Mukasa (Intern)
Best album
‘Messiah by Gazza
Best film
Land of the brave.
Best single
Ethnix open up.
Best theatre production
Cant think of any.
Best song
‘Ngibambe La’ by Mtunzi
Best concert/show
Milli Concert by Gazza
Favourite actor/actress
uhm still nothing for now, mybe in the future.
Favourite author
Ellen Ndeshi Namlila
Favourite singer
Mtunzi
Favourite local radio station or show
Gazza
How do you rate 2021 entertainment against 2020?
2021 has seen more shows for fashion, music, and other sorts of entertainment.
Most talked about issue or scandal in the entertainment industry?
The who is the best between the Dogg and Gazza debate.
What event made you stand up and cheer?
European Film Festival
Who would you like to interview next year?
Peter Shalulile
If you were a paparazzi, who will you follow every day?
Monique Adams
Candace Parker, an American professional basketball player
If you had an opportunity to marry a celebrity, who would it be?
Monique Adams
If stuck on island, what will you take along to keep you entertained?
Music box and food
What do you do for entertainment in your free time?
Attend events at The Catch and Brewers’ Market