Today’s edition of #IndustryLoop is nothing but an appreciation post. A piece that will highlight and appreciate one of the most under-appreciated branches of journalism, which is entertainment journalism.
Author: NSK (NSK )
Industry Loop – Danko!
Sam Tsui’s TikTok about ‘Danko’ highlighted a few things that I’ve been saying for years about South Africans. South Africans do not know who we are as Namibians.
Industry Loop – Humour me
Namibian Broadcasting Corporation director general Stanley Similo recently made remarks that got me thinking. In his own words: “If we as Namibians do not have our own content, we will be subjected to viewing content that is not ours, and our stories will not be told”.
Industry Loop – Remixing a hit… yay or nay?
Ethnix’s attempt at remixing their hit and our national anthem ‘Open Up’ with South Africa’s Blaq Diamond has everyone talking, including myself.
Industry Loop – Namibian movies
Why is it so hard to gain access to Namibian movies? Why can’t I walk into a cinema and watch a Namibian movie at any given time? Why can’t I go on Netflix or Showmax and stream a Namibian movie? Why is it so hard to get solid information at an acceptable pace about a production in this country?
Industry Loop – My wish list: Radio interviews
Listen...let’s call a spade a freaking spade – radio interviews on Namibian radio are painstakingly boring. Especially musical and corporate interviews.
Industry Loop – My wish list: Voice over artists
I promised two weeks that I will be sharing a wish list for every sub-industry within the entertainment and arts space. We have already looked at the film industry and my wish list for it.
Industry Loop – My wish list: Film industry
In the coming weeks, I will share my wish list for every sector within the arts and entertainment industry. A wish list that I hope will reach the powers that be. Hope? Maybe we should add prayers as well. This week, we will start with a wish list for the film industry.
Industry Loop | Let me radio you!
A conversation with a random dude at a cuca shop in Herero location this week proved a few things that I am going to unearth in detail.
Industry Loop | Follow-through energy
Another new year, another week, another status or debate about the industry or lack thereof on socials with zero follow-through energy. I am so sick and tired of these statuses and posts about the industry.