WINDHOEK – The co-founder of the Sessions Market, Natache Iilonga, says she and her team are busy gearing up and organising a market where young people can showcase their products and services in Ongwediva Mayor’s Park opposite the town council on 1 February 2020.
WINDHOEK— Namibian artist and entrepreneur Pinehas Shikulo known by his stage name, Zulu Boy initiated a skill and development fund project aimed at teaching and producing arts in communities to help people make a living out of it.
WINDHOEK — 2014 NAMA Female Artist Of The Year has decided to invest more into her music career by attended vocal lessons at the Colleague of the Arts (Cota) in the capital.
WINDHOEK – If you are a fan of local music and have listened to Mushe’s latest album, I am#Cota Mushe, you will notice he has gone broad this time in terms of his sound and genre.
WINDHOEK – The top trending clip on our radar is by Elia Nghinamhito, a 24-year-old automobilist who regularly chauffeurs between Windhoek, Okahandja and Otjiwarongo. In the clip, Nghinamhito is advising people on the importance of saving money.
WINDHOEK – Maerua and Grove Mall premiered Bad Boys For Life on Wednesday and there is no sense of excitement about this movie, even though it was already released on 17 January 2020 in America.
WINDHOEK - In light of celebrating 100 music videos releases, Reggie Films Crew Agency has decided to shoot music videos for only N$1 000.00.
WINDHOEK - A Windhoek-based, world-class creative agency on Saturday launched a workshop, I Create Namibia, aimed to teach and act as a networking hub for media enthusiasts, under the theme “goal setting and planning”.
WINDHOEK – The City of Windhoek (CoW), through its marketing and events sections and in conjunction with various stakeholders, has revealed to Entertainment Now! that it spends approximately N$300 000 to host the New Year bash, but that wasn’t the case last year due to budgetary constraints.
WINDHOEK – The recently held Back to School bash at the Khomasdal Community Hall last Saturday raked in N$17 500.50. The bash was packed with music enthusiasts as they watched their favourite artists performing tirelessly – all in the name of giving back to the community.
Rundu - The Zambezi Annual Musical Awards (ZAMAs) took place on 28 December 2019 at UNAM hall. Despite a few challenges, the organising committee faced leading up to the event, they feel that this year the ceremony will be much improved in terms of quality and prize monies.
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WINDHOEK - As part of the continent wide initiative by the Luxor African Film Festival and Misr Films, Independence Avenue Films is commemorating and engraving the name of pioneer African filmmaker Youssef Chahine in the collective memory of our people.
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WINDHOEK - In partnership with the British Council and Nataal Media, Chenesai launched a new body of work, Fashion Futures, last week.
WINDHOEK – There’s something enthralling about her taste of fashion and the uniqueness in her work – and her passion for art is breath-taking.
Last year, over the holiday, I had the honour of playlisting music at a friend’s wedding. At the wedding, a kwaito artist walked up to me and said: “Why aren’t you spinning my songs, bruh?”. Those were literally his first words: no greeting; no introductions, whatsoever. We’ve never even met in person.
WINDHOEK - A themed interactive pop-up event, Instafamous (Instagram famous) pop-up event and award ceremony, aimed to bring out the inner star in everyone striking a pose through immersive Instagram art, will be hosted this year.
WINDHOEK- The top trending clip is hailing from Ompangela in the Oshikoto Region. It shows Tresia Kalipi-Iivula’s nuptial to Matheus Iivula.
WINDHOEK - Unlike some African countries such as Kenya that celebrates the rights of LGBTQI+ community (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex), Namibian award winning make-up artist, fashion stylist and an androgynous model Jay Aeron says Namibians are still stuck in old stereotypes of queer, a perception which should come to an end.
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WINDHOEK - Portia Timbo is a crazy networker, fireball of a party and stakeholder engager. She will be hosting a show called Women’s Club on Urban Café Radio.
WINDHOEK – He has been doing music for close to two decades and he mastered the art of relevance in the Namibian music industry.
WINDHOEK - The Warehouse Theatre, which closed its doors for business last year after having been in the art and entertainment industry for three decades, is currently undergoing changes and transformation under new management and will be opening soon – with no specific date mentioned.
Gone are the days when the ordinary Namibian fan was content with your music and nothing else. The ordinary Namibian fan 10 to 15 years ago did not care about your personal life.
WINDHOEK - Our top trending clip for this week is of Irivari from Oshivelo – a joyful and free-spirited young Namibian.
WINDHOEK – The recently hosted Desert Festival, held at the coastal town of Walvis Bay, was a huge disappointment to local music enthusiasts and left a bitter taste in a lot of performers’ mouths, as their dues were not paid for their services rendered.
I never believed in the notion that artists make music for the NAMA’s. It’s always been my steadfast believe that artists release based on many factors BUT the NAMA’s. MTC’s announcement that 2020 will be their final year with the awards smashed my assertions.
WINDHOEK-Lady May Africa last week launched her first, much-anticipated gospel album titled ‘Unbroken’ to the media and friends.
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WINDHOEK- Our top trending is an audio clip tune which was assembled from a speech done by Ohangwena Regional Governor Usko Nghaamwa a while back. The song came just in time as Namibians haven’t decided on their December jiving/dancing track.
WINDHOEK – One of the most popular hotels in Windhoek, Avani Hotel and Casino, recently collaborated with KWV to launch one of South Africa’s celebrated sparkling wines, KWV Annabelle Cuvée Rosé KWV Annabelle Cuvée Rosé is a sweet sparkling wine produced in South Africa by the leading South African wine and spirits producer, KWV.
WINDHOEK – Africa and the world celebrated the victory of South African model, Zozibini Tunzi, who became the first black woman to bring the crown to Africa after Miss Universe 2011, Leila Lopes of Angola.
The photo exhibition, showing at the Brunei Gallery in London, highlights artists from Namibia’s underground scene between 1950-1980, a time of immense musical suppression prior to its independence.
KATIMA MULILO - Since the introduction of the Zambezi Music Awards, to be held on 28 December, the organisers have decided to establish competitions to keep the youth busy and focused on their talents.
WINDHOEK - Staying true to his work ethic actor/musician Mabuzza, real name Fillemon Hafeni Stephanus, is starring in his new leading role in the soon-to-be released movie ‘Love Isn’t to Play with’.
WINDHOEK - Impactus 4 has been on hiatus for more than 10 years for strategic purposes, Entertainment Now! has learnt. The group was formed in 1984 with all four original members still present to date.
WINDHOEK- With the closure of the Warehouse Theatre, The Project Room in Collaboration with Namibian Arts Association hosted visual artists at Creamer’s to promote their work in a street style live exhibition called Art In Action.
NO ONE will ever convince me that waiting for two hours to get a drink in a club setting is ok. No one! It will NEVER be ok to make your customers wait for two hours. Two hours of wait in any setting is rubbish!
WINDHOEK- Our Top Trending clip this week is from the ruthless and no-nonsense taker, American Judge Judy Sheindlin, an American retired family court judge who arbitrates reality cases on television.
WINDHOEK - Giza and Crokky, who go by the name of Triple X, raise awareness against tribalism in their newly released album, ‘Tribalism’ .
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WINDHOEK - Organisers of the Women Expo, which was recently hosted in the capital, say the expo was intended to bring women from different backgrounds together to showcase their products and render their services.
WINDHOEK – The Visible Talent’s scouting for talent has come to an end and the nation waits in awe for the big day when the judges are going to choose the most talented person in the country.
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WINDHOEK – The inaugural Cognac and Cocktail Festival, to be held over the weekend, promises to bring the finest to the table.
WINDHOEK- The Bank Windhoek Theatre School was packed with music enthusiast who came to a listening session of Zikizee Hangero, otherwise known as just Zikii recently.
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WINDHOEK – The 2019 Namibian Annual Music Awards’ Artist of the Year, Lize Ehlers, has formed an all-female band the first of its kind in the country.
WINDHOEK- Have we, entertainment journalists become those heavily intoxicated uncles and aunts at family events?
WINDHOEK – South African award-winning DJ, record producer, kwaito artist and a founder of a record label Afrotainment was announced by the organising committee of the Desert Festival to be one of the headlining acts to perform at the seven-day festival in the coastal area this December.
WINDHOEK - Kaino Matheus known as Kim in the fashion industry talked to Entertainment Now! about her upcoming exhibition titled Kim Safari Line.
WINDHOEK - After facing positive and negative remarks regarding her performance as a plus-size woman.
“Miss Namibia will continue to lose its social importance if organizers do not start making the event, Namibian!” Those were my words five months ago on this platform.
WINDHOEK- Former Tswazi group member, Milton Mootseng, popularly known as Kaptein Tswazi, has joined the bandwagon of releasing his album before the NAMAs deadline today titled 'The Reward'.
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WINDHOEK- Our clip of the week happened in an unexpected turn of event in Zurich, Switzerland when Nigerian afro-fusion artist Burna Boy traded his Nigerian flag for a Namibian one.
WINDHOEK - Twenty-seven-year-old Julia Ndeilenga is the latest young entrepreneur to join forces with Nictus Giga Store, where she will be selling her brand of pillows at the Windhoek branch.
WINDHOEK- A representative serving on the committee of the My Namibia Song competition, Frans Nghitila revealed to Entertainment Now! that the understanding on the announcement of the My Namibia song will be done before the end of the current government.
WINDHOEK - Timing in the music industry is key when you plan to release an album and most artists have chosen to release albums during the months of November and December, particularly this time around.
WINDHOEK-D-Naff, real name Naftalie Shigwedha Amukwelele, on Monday blasted a fraudster on social media for swindling money from the public purporting they would join his (D-Naff) music stable and also help the so-called boxer with his expenses for a fight in the UK.
KATIMA MULILO – Ever since the beginning of the Namibia Annual Music Awards (NAMAs), artists from the Zambezi have always felt left out from the event.
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WINDHOEK - Local gospel artist Vilho Haneb, professionally known as V-LO, says his latest album is dubbed ‘Unstoppable Vol 2’, as he is a believer and follower of Jesus Christ and that he is indeed UNSTOPPABLE.
This year’s fashion week reportedly saw 35 designers showcase their work. Five from the College of the arts, two students from the University of Johannesburg, ten beginners, ten emerging designers and eight established designers.
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Our Top trending picture for this week is Miss Namibia 2019, Nadja Breytenbach’s national costume which was revealed on Wednesday.
WINDHOEK – Ovitrap chief/rapper, Nga-I, never ceases to amaze his fans, as just when everybody thought he had begun his early retirement from music, he bounces back with a new project.
WINDHOEK-Talented Afro-pop and rap musician Lasarus Mvula, also known as Lasarus, has teamed up with female sensational singer, Miss Rose, on an album titled ‘One and Only’, which was released recently.
WINDHOEK - The Namibian born and South African based artist and actress, Taylor Jaye, is on the road to greatness as she elevated her music to international stages.
WINDHOEK - Equipped Entertainment Academy will be hosting a music and dance show called Outburst, coinciding with their year-end function, tonight at the Zoo Park.
WINDHOEK- Locally produced feature film ‘The White Line’ took awards at Seventh African Emerging Filmmakers Awards for Best Feature Film and Best Cinematography.
WINDHOEK-Award-winning hip-hop artist, producer and songwriter, KP Illest, has become the first Namibian celebrity to feature in a major DStv campaign together with other African notable figures.
WINDHOEK – Owned by one of the best creative designers in the country, Distress Fashion Design is still making waves in the Namibian fashion industry.
WINDHOEK- A favourite to many, young and old, Oshikandela, a product of Namibia Dairies is on a quest of promoting local creatives by partnering with local designers to produce four works of art using the new Oshikandela image as a reference through a competition themed ‘Hip with Heritage’.
WINDHOEK - After having officially reunited and revamped, Matongo Family, which comprises of Themba Matongo (Thembizo), Strauss Lunyangwe (Mr Makoya) and Arthur Nanub (Damara Dik Ding) have decided to tell their stories differently.
WINDHOEK- Our top trending clip is from South Africa’s actress and television host Kanyisile Mbau who last week uploaded a tweet dragging iPhone users for stealing cables. “I am concerned about the way USB cords that charge iPhone devices go missing
For years I’ve been preaching the need for entertainers to up their game in all aspects of the trade. I’ve been on the musicians’ cases to improve the engineering processes of their music.
WINDHOEK-Considering the unbearably high temperatures that hit the city last weekend, one would say Hilton’s first Spirit of Summer party happened at the perfect time.
WINDHOEK- A new local web series titled ‘Untitled’, which follows the lives of seven different artists in Windhoek, aims to show how artists are people and how they struggle, especially in their line of work and finding their place in the industry.
WINDHOEK- Creative, model and a living activist Reginald Omar took to social media to applaud those who attended the Fashion Soirée and critically put out his view on the judgment aspect, especially of men.
WINDHOEK- The Windhoek Fashion Week (WFW) 2019 dénouement off in style at Dinapama Manufacturing and Supplies Factory with an impeccable collection. The event saw the launch of the ‘Helao’ collection, which featured amazing pieces with prominent Odelela material dominating by Deon Angelo.
WINDHOEK - DonluAfrica has decided to go overboard for local artists and set a new record for any such platform in the country to give the high payouts to their artists
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You know when one finds themselves looking at their life, they tend to have two sights: forward and backwards. We spend the majority of our time focused on the future: always planning and anxious about where we are going and trying to ensure that we are doing the groundwork to get to where we are going. We spend so much time immersed in the 'what ifs' and little time in the now. We spend equally as much time studying our past and trying to piece together the areas we could have done better, the things we have experienced and the things we wish had been different. There is a very powerful scripture I live by that reads:
WINDHOEK- MultiChoice Africa announced last week that the highly acclaimed documentary, Hafeni: The Man from Mondesa aired yesterday on DStv’s channel 409. It especially fills MultiChoice with pride, as it is a local Namibian production made by Namibians, telling a story that will resonate with viewers across Africa.
WINDHOEK - Anna Vambe from Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) has advised artists they are not charity cases, and must run their businesses and make money.
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WINDHOEK- The idea started as an Instagram account where founder and owner, Salomo Festus would feature quality pictures of people that looked good and represented Namibians from various backgrounds through the clothes they wear.
WINDHOEK- A group of youth who are into drama plays called Kufamosha drama group is appealing to fellow local film companies to assist them with filming equipment to record part four of their series called ‘Fiyo naini Namibia letu lili ngaha’ (till when is Namibia like this).
WINDHOEK- Our top trending clip is courtesy of Namibia’s Hot Tea on YouTube about Exit showing his new car and chilling with Young T. The clip was uploaded on November, 2nd this year and has garnered close to 10 000 views so far.
WINDHOEK- Earlier this year, Vikta Juiceboy released his debut album titled ‘Bless Up’, which is available in most local retail shops and on all digital platforms.
MTC’s planned exit from the Namibia Annual Music Awards is inconsolable. What’s gloomier is the possibility that there won’t be an awards ceremony in 2021 and beyond.
WINDHOEK - Ann Singer finally released her second sophomore 12-tracked album titled ‘Sanity’. She started recording the album late last year, which took her several months of many sleepless nights in the studio.
WINDHOEK- The Namibian Society of Composers and Authors of Music (NASCAM) Chief Executive Officer Eino-John Max, was recently appointed to be Chairperson of the Confederation of International Society of Composers and Authors (CISAC) Africa Committee on a three-year term.
WINDHOEK – As part of her responsibilities as a beauty queen, Miss Teen Namibia 2019, Schwané Blignaut will be launching a campaign titled ‘Beauty has a story’ to create awareness against social bullies among school children.
WINDHOEK- The sad news broke by MTC’s Chief of Human Capital and Corporate Affairs, Tim Ekandjo stating that after almost 10 years of closely awarding deserving local artists for their craft and contribution they have done in the music industry, it would regrettably bring this project to a close.
WINDHOEK – Twenty-six-year-old Cassidy Karon, better known as the other half of the award-winning music duo Paradox, recently set social media abuzz after he posted a video announcing that he will be releasing a solo album soon.
WINDHOEK- Nathan Green is a professional photographer who does portraits on lifestyles, intending to tell African stories through his lenses. Recently, Green and his team launched his project called Street Exhibition in Otjiwarongo.
WALVIS BAY - Namibian artists delivered electrifying performances on Saturday night at the Kuisebmond soccer stadium that kept music lovers dancing all night.
WINDHOEK-From praying and fasting to crying in-studio award-winning gospel star, Maranatha Goroh successfully launched her second album titled ‘Intimate Love’.
WINDHOEK – The Independence Stadium in Olympia was filled with jazz fanatics as they came to watch one of the most anticipated events on the Namibian musical calendar.
For so many years many people have heard about a protection order that has been put in place to assist those people who want to escape their abusers. Many survivors do not understand how the process of applying for a protection order works. They move quickly to apply for a protection order only to withdraw it within a short period.
I think one of the most overrated phrases in the entertainment industry is “all the way from South Africa”. We are slaves of South Africa. South Africa own our souls. We are that side chick that believes that love is about suffering. So much so that whenever we see or hear the phrase “all the way from South Africa” we jump without asking how high.
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WINDHOEK- Our top trending clip this week is about entrepreneur and actress Dillish Mathews’ Instagram story that she uploaded this last week about women giving attitude to their men. While eating cake, she demonstrates how other women eat men whose women are arrogant.
WINDHOEK – They say ‘gold medals are not made of gold, they are made of sweat, determination and a hard-to-find alloy called guts’ and this defines eight-year-old Kari Rabie, who won a gold medal last week in the Rumba in the Jungle competition in South Africa.
WINDHOEK- Sade Gawanas, a former airline hostess at the national carrier has resigned from her job to contest for the upcoming National Assembly elections.
WINDHOEK-Mental illness has a long history of being stigmatized in societies around the globe.
WINDHOEK – Businessman and one the children of the Namibian liberation struggle Ndeulipula Hamutumwa launched his memoir titled Pioneer: Offspring of the Namibian Liberation Struggle over the weekend.
WINDHOEK – The youngest of the after-hour activities of the National Art Gallery of Namibia (NAGN) continues to embrace and promote creativeness among Namibian visual artists.
WINDHOEK – Managing Director of Ohlthaver & List (O&L) leisure Norbert Wurm says the Oktoberfest is all about tradition in a diverse state that is Namibia.
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Namibian born Savannah Collins has recently begun an exciting new journey of pursuing her music and art dreams, full time.
WINDHOEK- The Paragon Crescent in Eros was the loudest place on Friday as comedian, media personality and businessman Lazarus Jacobs staged his first stand-up comedy show after six years of hiatus.
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WINDHOEK- Members of the Bahá’i are in awe as they will be celebrating the birth and the 200th anniversary of the Báb (a key figure in the Bahai faith) on October 29 and 30 at the Bahá’ I centre in Windhoek.
Its election time and everyone is in the mood to have their voices heard including entertainers. I for one think that entertainers need to lead these conversations. I think it’s refreshing to see your favourite entertainer champion an ideology or some sort of cause.
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WINDHOEK- The top trending clip for this week is of a Namibian Police Officer receiving a bride from an alleged truck driver believed to have been transporting tourists through Namibia.
Award-winning gospel vocalist, Maranatha Goroh, popularly known as Maranatha, spoke about her thrilling journey with a new album, Maranatha Music Ministries (M3) brand, new singles and her album release party.
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WINDHOEK –Forty-three-year-old photographer and visual artist, Lukas Amakali, expresses the importance of selfies through his latest exhibition, which is part of his ‘Double Exposure Photography’ collection.
WINDHOEK – Namibian upcoming artist, Makilla, who was signed under the UGU records owned by Singer and award-winning artist, Young T, says he has parted ways with the record label to join a group of five various artists, ‘Young Kasi’ label.
WINDHOEK- Albert “Mushe’ Uulenga is planning on releasing a brand new album at the end of next month, which will contain mature and message-orientated lyrics and sound.
WINDHOEK- The European Union and its member states will be hosting the European Film Festival in Namibia this year with emphasis on promoting cultural diversity within the film industry.
WINDHOEK-Namibian Society of Composer and Authors of Music (NASCAM) will be celebrating its 25th Anniversary of existence since its inception.
WINDHOEK-Social media was set abuzz on Sunday after one off Fresh FM DJ's posted a picture with the caption ‘One gotta go including all the music they ever dropped’.
WINDHOEK- Stilatainment and Tok Tokkie Shuttle will be hosting the first-ever Gobabis Summer Picnic Day at the Legare Stadium in the Omaheke region on Saturday.
WINDHOEK - To all Luis Munana and Maria Nepembe’s fans, the wait is over as the duo brought you their exclusive websites where everything you might need to know about them will just be a google click The duo
WINDHOEK – The Old School Jive Concert hosted veteran artists from the Namibian music industry at
The closure of one of Namibia’s most iconic venues has had me in my feels for a while now. An institution that carried arts on its back for close to 30 years. How did we get here? How did we get to a point where an
WINDHOEK – Namibian entertainment journalist, Michael Kayunde, will go on an information tour to Germany themed “Jazz from Germany”, which will see him attend the 50th German Jazz Festival in Frankfurt next week.
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WINDHOEK- Our top trending clip this week is of Businessman Johnny Johnson Doeseb aka JJD’s MTC Knockout project fight against youth activist and academic Job Amupanda. The clip was officially uploaded on
WINDHOEK- Namibian literature heavy-weight Fredrick Philander says there is a concerted effort in the theatre and film industry to ignore the older actors by the media that have shaped the industry the way it is right now.
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WINDHOEK - Record label, Blvcboxx, which consists of Top Cheri, King Elegant, Slime, Athawise, Faragama and Tesh, is planning to release a Christmas album soon.
WINDHOEK – Project Legit Platform (PLP) has embarked on a campaign to promote locals in various
WINDHOEK- David Schultz once wrote that the world of politics, campaigns, and elections is confusing and asked how citizens like you and I make sense out of why candidates do what they do or why some are
RUNDU – Rundu based rapper M-Gee has released his fourth album titled Esimbi which translates as an ‘elder’, describing his growth in the music industry that he has taken on since 2009 when he started
WINDHOEK - A great friend of Oshosheni Hiveluah, fellow filmmaker and director Tim Huebschle described the late Hiveluah as his confidant. “I haven’t only lost a filmmaker, I lost a friend. Just recently,
WINDHOEK - According to Buzz Music.com our very own ML is a force to be reckoned with.
WINDHOEK – The verbal spat between Namibian music giants Jericho and King Tee Dee almost got out of hand as the newly born again and legendary hip hop star was agitated with the time allocated to King
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WINDHOEK- The top trending clip is our very own clip we filmed at the Old School Benefit Concert which was hosted by Patty’s Heart Foundation last week.
The sound industry is really starting to annoy me of late. If you been attending events in the last 3 months or so you’d notice that there is always a problem with sound. If it’s not power/generator issues, its microphone issues or the actual sound is poor.
Hot on the heels of the graduating class of 2019, the MultiChoice Talent Factory Academies in Luaka, Nairobi and Lagos are buzzing with excitement as the class of 2020 sit for their first day in class. The 60
WINDHOEK- Former One Africa’s Yo! Countdown presenter, Liz Ross, is back at what she does best ‑ presenting in front of the camera.
WINDHOEK – They say good music doesn’t have an expiration date which was just proven by Patty’s heart foundation as they brought back good old days music last weekend.
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WINDHOEK- The National Theatre of Namibia (NTN) in partnership with the Namibia Film Commission (NFC) hosted its 5th Namibian Theatre & Film Awards (NFTA) 2019 last week in the capital which saw its
WINDHOEK – From comedy to music, Namibian comedian, Social media influencer and newcomer to the music industry, King Gucci is not just your regular teenager, he is chasing his dreams like he’s running out
WINDHOEK- Maria Lisa known as ML has taken the love she has for her supporters to a whole new level by including them in her project. The songstress is encouraging music lovers to take part in a competition that
WINDHOEK - Namibia’s very own streaming and download site, DonluAfrica, will host its own music festival next year in April.
WINDHOEK- An emotional roller-coaster night in the Central Business District (CBD) was noticeable this
VON BACH- Doctainment hosted the 2019 Windhoek Spring Fiesta in partnership with Malibu and Power
WINDHOEK – With decades of modelling experience, setting trends and getting highest recognitions in the
I don’t know how many times I have to say this…STICK TO THE SCHEDULE! Not sticking to the schedule
WINDHOEK- They say music is universal, indeed it is. This week’s top trending clip proves it as an unnamed
WINDHOEK - Entertainment Now! has been dissecting different entertainment industries to find out why
WINDHOEK - Interest in locally produced films has grown and continues to grow in leaps and bounds,
WINDHOEK – The first of its kind show in the country that recognises Namibian talent, Visible Talent Namibia, seeks sponsorship of N$200 000 to make the grand finale a success.
WINDHOEK - Elton Francisco Louw, now known as Afro Da Soul, recently released a new single titled
WINDHOEK - Namibia’s renowned film director Tim Huebschle’s first feature film ‘#LANDoftheBRAVEfilm’ premieres in Windhoek on 10 October.
WINDHOEK – The University of Namibia stadium was filled with concert-goers on Saturday evening as they came to witness entertainment by the best in the industry. The event also saw many artists performing
WINDHOEK - The first-ever Katutura Fashion Week (KFW) which was held in Katutura from September 26 -
I can’t be the only one who notices all these terribly designed artwork to music shows of late? It’s as if the
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WINDHOEK - South African Kagiso Siya Mabe, known as Siya The Entertainer, made headlines this week
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WINDHOEK- The International Food and Crafts Bazaar is taking place at the Franco Namibian Cultural
WINDHOEK – Twenty-two-year-old Ronaldo Kandume aims to touch hearts with his talent while at the same
WINDHOEK – New-kid-on-the-block, D-Kandjafa, has sold above 500 copies in his first week sales at Antonio’s Art situated in Wernhil Park.
WINDHOEK - Toto Ndameshimebetter, known as Chubby Beats, is diversifying his brand by launching Chubby Water in December.
WINDHOEK – Afro-pop group, Maszanga, and local producer Araffath Muhuure have decided to bury the
WINDHOEK- Ongha’s finest Young T, who alleged that The Dogg (King Tee Dee) has bewitched him, spat some apology bars recently but only to those he has offended.
KEETMANSHOOP – Ma/Gaisa artist Herold Haeseb (also known as #Nisa Bonny) is working on his second
WINDHOEK – One Africa TV (OATV) has signed a live streaming and video-on-demand agreement with
WINDHOEK - The Namibian Film Commission has begun its week of screening locally produced films and
WINDHOEK - Some people will say it’s beginners luck but 10-year-old Camilla Joann Daries is a natural in
I don’t understand event’s organizers who limit DJ’s to a 10-minute set. What the hibba is a DJ supposed
WINDHOEK- Forex Trader and self-proclaimed Financial Expert Micheal Amushelelo is our top trending
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WINDHOEK- Ngaihape Mupurua, known as Nga-I has alluded to becoming a father as the reason he decided
WINDHOEK- The sequel, which has come of age and keeps on getting better each year for some and not
WINDHOEK- The Patty’s Heart Foundation will be hosting a benefit concert on 4 October at the Katutura Youth Complex.
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WINDHOEK – The role of Sthembiso Khoza (also known as SK Khoza), who plays Shaka Khoza in the popular southern African Mzanzi Magic soapie The Queen, ends on October 28.
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WINDHOEK - The fourth edition of the annual Bush Party, which was slated for October 5, 2019, has been cancelled and shifted to October 3, 2020, at the same venue in Otjiwarongo.
WINDHOEK - The first-ever Namibian Students Cultural Exchange Expo was held at Sam Nujoma stadium over the weekend.
WINDHOEK – Local award winning Dj Uakengeza Ngoinue popularly known as DJ Castro recently launched his first debut album titled Evolution which is likely to be a game-changer proven by its rich sound.
WINDHOEK - Musical trio PDK, comprised of Patrick Mwashindange, Dion Auala and Kamtonyo Andreas, released their second music video from the latest album ‘Grateful’ on Saturday.
WINDHOEK – The City of Windhoek has received a whopping N$1.2 million from its sponsors to host the 8th edition of the Windhoek Jazz Festival. The largest amount of N$600 000 was contributed by Windhoek Lager.
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WINDHOEK - In celebration of the success of Namibian scholars who benefited from the Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) Programme, the Indian high commission recently celebrated the annual ITEC day in Windhoek.
WINDHOEK – Maerua Mall will be in partnership with Windhoek Fashion Show (WFW) to host a series of pop up shops for all designers that would like to market or sell their products from the 16-21 September 2019.
WINDHOEK- Taap The Guys’ video on the NDF survival tips on social media is a top trending clip on Entertainment Now!’s radar. The comedian Twapewa Makaza guides social media users on how to avoid
During my time at the coast last weekend I decided to check out on Saturday one of my favourite spots in the whole wide world, Infinity Lounge. Three words…NEVER EVER AGAIN. Bruh...the regret! Sigh…where do I start?
WINDHOEK- The Namibian Annual Music Awards is one of the biggest events in the country’s musical calendar. Entertainment now! was present at the awards which took place at the Dome in Swakopmund in
WINDHOEK – Namibian artist, poet, actor, model and a man of many talents, Peter L Peter takes us through his journey to The Face of Arts Africa Ambassador which he described as informative and educative.
WINDHOEK- With some Namibian cultures, including the Oshiwambo culture, slowly losing their values, Oxungi which means night discussions in Oshiwambo language attracted hundreds of event-goers to promote cultural diversity and language in the country on Saturday.
WINDHOEK- Upcoming afro-pop artist Ajax the Mess wore his eye-catching outfit at the Namibian Annual Music Awards (Namas) 2019 to capture audience attention before venturing into music next year.
WINDHOEK - One would usually think a kwaito artist would be a street hustler having a dark past and resembles an image of a gangsta.
WINDHOEK- Namibian International model Meriam Kaxuxwena ranted on social media recently for not being appreciated in Namibia for the work she has been doing by representing the country internationally while on
SWAKOPMUND- Outapi’s finest David Shikalepo otherwise known as Exit from Rockaz Entertainment proved people in the industry wrong by winning the Best Kwaito and Male Artist of the year categories at the Namibian Annual Music Awards held at the Dope in Swakopmund.
SWAKOPMUND - Namibian songstress Lize Ehlers at midnight Saturday was dubbed the Artist of the Year at the Namibian Annual Music Awards show which was held at The Dome in Swakopmund over the
I hope that our entertainers will BRING IT to the Namibia Annual Music Awards stage. Imagine an embarrassing situation if Holly Rey outperforms our entertainers? I pray that the age-old habit of lip-synching
WINDHOEK- The Top Trending clip on Entertainment Now’s radar is of The Godfather of Namibian Comedy, Neville Basson reciting different tribal groups when being stopped by traffic officers while intoxicated/under
WINDHOEK – Recognition is likely to be one of the best dreams of every woman and for Namibia’s favourite blogger, businesswoman, founder of the EM Love Foundation and Director of One Economy Foundation.
WINDHOEK – Namibia is once again taking part in Miss University Africa and 22-year-old runway model, paralegal graduate, law student, makeup artist, hairdresser, Youtuber and an accessories designer Kamary
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WINDHOEK - Brought to you by popular demand after the great success of the most charming beautiful show at the Omaruru Arts Festival of local superstar Esther Fellner and world-class player and concerto conductor
WINDHOEK - There is a new concept brewing on social media about The Namibian House show which sparked debates on whether it is legit/authentic or just a stunt to get people talking.
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WINDHOEK - Music sensation Venaune Kandukira, known as Big Ben, will be one of the headlining acts at the TLB Launch and Charity Run to be hosted in South Africa from 27-29 September 2019.
WINDHOEK- Jane Swan once asked how is it that music can, without words, evoke our laughter, our fears, and our highest aspirations. That’s the beauty of music, that is the reason why people listen to music and that is why musicians make music, to communicate with their fans, to send messages of hope, laughter and many more.
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WINDHOEK – The first ever A Cappella Music Festival in the country which took place over the weekend at Vegkop Stadium attracted a large crowd and left fans and participants craving for more.
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WINDHOEK – Local musician Venaune Kandukira, known as Big Ben, decided to end the ‘year of August’ in style by hosting a free music show at The Pub Corner in Olympia over the weekend. “I decided to give you a
WINDHOEK- Local RnB songstress, Miss Rose, will be presenting a wine and music show tomorrow at the Wine and Bar Shop.
WINDHOEK – The upcoming Katutura Fashion Week (KFW) launched a mobile application over the weekend, which gives its supporters and participants easy access to all the necessary information they might need.
WINDHOEK – A Namibian multimedia company, Top Class, will be hosting the first of its kind party in the country, which is said to take place on 9 November at the Liverpool Stadium in Okahandja.
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WINDHOEK- The Top Trending clip on Entertainment Now!’s radar is of Vau Haukambe and his grandmother on Facebook. The caption on the clip reads, “You can call me mommy’s boy, “ts*k” I don’t give a... This
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WINDHOEK- Since the beginning of the Namibian Annual Music Awards (NAMAs) in 2011, sponsors have forked out a lot of money to pay the winners.
WINDHOEK – Namibia-born musician, singer, songwriter, actress, businesswoman, philanthropist and now actress, Taylor Jaye, who is currently living in South Africa has ventured into acting and she will be acting in a Nigerian series, ‘Un-locked’ alongside Nigerian actor Mike Ezuruonye.
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WINDHOEK - La-Toya Mwoombola, better known to many as Lioness, juggles her music and career as a doctor with ease, given the fact that she keeps dropping new music meticulously.
WINDHOEK- This week Adora Kisting, mononymously known as Adora, released a press statement expressing disappointment over social media posts relating to rumours and defamation of the characters of
Did you know that we have Namibian authored books in the market? It’s a rhetorical question. Sorry, if I bruised your ego by pointing out the obvious. I just can’t help but wonder why you haven’t tweeted about a Namibian authored book? What’s stopping you from posting about Namibian authors?
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WINDHOEK- The top trending clip, which is a must-watch is that of Bishop Madigari featuring Munda Kanyonga In a clip titled Police and Crooks. Kanyonga anchors social issues intending to use semiotics on current affairs.
WINDHOEK - Lee-andro Likius Keshe Neshila is a force to reckon with when it comes to gym activities. He was recently awarded for his work at the Simply You Magazine, Lifestyle and Fashion Awards for Favourite Fitness Personality for 2019.
WINDHOEK - The Namibian Trust and Dance Troupe that uses the arts to create social awareness, Ombetja Yehinga Organisation, premiered ‘Ilithyia gone mad’ yesterday at the Warehouse Theatre, in collaboration with an international guest, from the Netherlands, Eveline Castelein.
WINDHOEK- Fast and furious, a favourite franchise to many, has returned with some more action. But this time focusing on two arch-enemies that are well known to us in the franchise, Luke Hobbs and Deckard Shaw.
WINDHOEK – Getting connected to people or building relationships might be a challenge to many, however, Speed Dating is back with another coffee circle, which took place this week at The Kitchen Restaurant in Windhoek.
WINDHOEK- The 2019 Namibian Annual Music Awards (NAMAs) executive committee has announced that it will host an artist masterclass session. Under the topic: Succeeding my Music, Brand and Business as an
WINDHOEK - Lischen Khachas, better known as DJ Lischen, is teaming up with Desert Films to bring a new show titled ‘The Close Up with DJ Lisch’ on YouTube.
WINDHOEK - The recently ended third edition of the Simply You Magazine Lifestyle and Fashion Awards hosted style experts from around the country.
WINDHOEK – Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Christine //Hoebes has said that for far too long women grew up with the perception that men do not support and or recognize their efforts.
WINDHOEK – Over the weekend the weekly tabloid newspaper Confidénte through Independent Media Holdings hosted an awards ceremony to celebrate the achievements of women who have done amazing work in their respective professions.
WINDHOEK- One of the most anticipated events on Namibia’s music calendar, the Namibian Annual Music Awards (NAMAs), this week announced six hosts that will oversee the awards.
Earlier this year I spoke about how entertainers who may have changed their stage names get pissed when one addresses them on their old stage names. My question at the time was, “Who did you tell that you changed your name?” My question stands till this day.
WINDHOEK- Moses Hamaambo, also known as @Moses_king_ham on Instagram, is hilarious, witty and full of humour. His videos on Instagram keep on garnering a minimum of 2 000 views per clip. His content ranges
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WINDHOEK- After dropping numerous Extended Plays (EP’s) over the years, Lil Dog better known as Carlos J Camilo is working hard to make sure his debut album titled ‘The New Testament’ will standout amongst the best.
WINDHOEK – Namibian vocal and a cappella sensation, Vocal Motion 6 (VM6), will be hosting the first a capella music festival in Windhoek on 31 August this year.
WINDHOEK - The queen of disco. Ukarapo Ndjavera, also known as Karabo, has been in the music industry since 2012. Before that, she has been a dancer from the age of 17.
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WINDHOEK- Everybody has become a writer all of a sudden. Blog posts, memoirs, fiction, non-fiction, you name it, are some of the literary works that Namibians have recently been engaged in.
WINDHOEK - Vague, a new performing arts group emerged the victors after taking part in a three-day arts entrepreneurship workshop.
WINDHOEK - Funky Lab Social Cafe is set to officially open its Windhoek branch on 30 August 2019. After a brief stint two years ago, the popular social cafe closed its doors when Maerua Mall’s body corporate objected to the establishment obtaining a liquor licence.
WINDHOEK – For so many years, members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or questioning, and intersex (LGBTQI) community have been in seeming battles with the straight people because of their sexuality.
WINDHOEK – On a night of great excitement, high adrenaline and wonder of who would scoop the titles of Miss and Mr Namibia University of Science and Technology (Nust) 2019, 20 finalists battled for the crowns in which Harvey Upingasa and Nandeekwa Tjiurutue came out top.
WINDHOEK - The Windhoek City Market, in collaboration with the Indonesian Embassy, celebrated Hari Merdeka, Indonesia’s 74th independence anniversay. The market is known for delivering on its promise of
WINDHOEK- Namibian physician and politician, Libertina Inaaviposa Amathila, was bestowed with the Diamond Award at the Simply You Magazine Lifestyle and Fashion Awards over the weekend.
I am a stern believer of soundcheck. I do not compromise on soundcheck. Soundcheck needs to be done. It's just one of those things. You can’t escape it if you do not want drama stemming from sound issues on the day
WINDHOEK – Swakopmund-born kwaito artist, Nelumbu Gideon, known by his stage name Kinzzo, is on the road celebrating his recent NAMAs nomination.
WINDHOEK- The Namibian Annual Music Awards (NAMAs) will this year honour Stoney Mubiana with a lifetime achiever’s award, the executive committee announced this week.
WINDHOEK - John Max, the Chief Executive Officer of NASCAM, was recently appointed to serve on Africa’s regional body the Confederation of International Society of Composers and Authors (CISAC).
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WINDHOEK –On a night of poetry and music last weekend, Zimbabwean-born singer, poet, actor and artist Ashwyn Mberi rocked his show ‘Bantu-boy blooming’ and impressed the audience with his unique sound with great artistic traits.
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WINDHOEK- Two men (referred to as ST and Agogo), who claim to have a lot of money, have been entertaining Namibians over the past few days. But how did this mini entertaining beef come
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WINDHOEK - Kwaito singer, Eric Sell (better known as EES) has been forced to seek funding to release his album after Sony Germany let him down.
WINDHOEK – Thousands of music lovers and fans flocked to the Sam Nujoma stadium over the weekend to witness Namibian music giant Gazza, real name Lazarus Shiimi’s first ever ‘million’ concert in the
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WINDHOEK - If this movie does not evoke fond memories of your childhood, then I do not know what will. Watching the new version of ‘The Lion King’, a big-screen musical with celebrity voice overs, tries its best to
SWAKOPMUND - Cute potted succulents are the latest gardening trend sweeping Namibia, plus a wonderful decor accessory and alternative to the big garden experience, especially in these drought-
WINDHOEK - Not new to the Namibian music industry, Monique English is back with a brand new single titled ‘Red’ after a hiatus.
WINDHOEK - Lorde EMH wants to revolutionise the way fashion is viewed not only in Namibia but also the world over. He is doing this through making hats. One might think, what is unique about these hats that have
WINDHOEK - It was no secret when GMP and Mshasho fans and artists chose alliances in favour of one or the other back then. In the middle of it all, music sensation Sunny Boy sided with The Dogg (now King Tee
WINDHOEK - There have been issues on the Song of the Year category for the Namibian Annual Music Awards (NAMAs), especially regarding the vetting process. On social media, the NAMAs’ committee said
WINDHOEK - K-Legend whose real name is Kamwi Victor Manvwali released a very emotional video recently, which he dedicated to loved ones that passed away titled ‘Angels calling my name’ from his second album ‘Undisputed’.
WINDHOEK – The art of nudity, whether in the form of photography, paintings or statues, dates back to the 1800s, yet in some, if not most, societies, the subject in itself remains taboo and is not openly embraced.
WINDHOEK - New kid on the block, Lasarus Mvula or just Lasarus as he is famously known among his peers is the artist to watch out for.
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WINDHOEK – After only a few years in the music industry, King Elegant, real name Wilbard Uushona, has managed to make a name for himself and set the Namibian music industry on fire with unique sounds that
If one takes away music from a radio station, what will be left? That’s my challenge to you today or until the next Industry Loop. As you listen to your favourite station for the next seven days, take away the music element and place super emphasis on content.
WINDHOEK - Moses Kairimuti, also known as DJ Mo, has decided to put his dark past behind him and concentrate on his brand, which will include MO Cell, MO Q and MO Cash.
WINDHOEK – The ‘We Me’ group exhibition by women, which was launched at the National Art Gallery last week, aims to recognise and create conversations about the inclusion of Namibian women in art.
WINDHOEK – Just three months of setting her feet in the music industry, new kid on the block Yessonia is planning to take her music internationally.
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WINDHOEK- The Windhoek Fashion Week 2019 was officially launched in the capital at a local hotel last week.
SWAKOPMUND - The magnetic sound of African drum beat together with a display of swirling contemporary dancers, is the essence of ‘Showcase Namibia’. Showcase Namibia is a unique local collaboration
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WINDHOEK- The Visible Talent Namibia Show, which started scouting for talent recently, has allocated N$50 000 for the first prize winner, N$30 000 for the second runner up while the third winner will walk away with N$10 000.
WINDHOEK - Ogoba Butterfly, arguably one of Namibia’s most successful music labels when it comes to investing in local talent and growing them into recognisable brands, will be ushering in a new chapter when it
WINDHOEK- There is an impression that the country’s “bigger” artists are enjoying the fruits of their popularity with rules being bent in their favour whether for submission of music videos for airplay or
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WINDHOEK - The Simply You Magazine and Lifestyle and Fashion Awards recently held auditions to scout for talented Namibians to host the auspicious honours but to the judges’ disappointment people did not
Fans have been venting on social media about how their favourite musicians did not make the overall nomination list. Either that or how some musicians didn’t make it in certain categories. Which is normal right? I mean you’re a fan…you want your favourite to win all the time! However, how about you remove the fan tag and consider a few things.
WINDHOEK – When one talks about womanpower, public relations officer, master of ceremony, TV presenter, and entrepreneur Robyn Nakaambo comes to mind.
WINDHOEK - Multi-genre singer, Johannes Namuhuja (popularly known as Kapa Kamandela) is not new to the local music scene. He made his name when he was part of a band called Young Kasi, based in the north, but parted ways last year to go solo.
WINDHOEK – Some people believe ‘prison changes’ lives, and it clearly has changed the life of local artist, Ghost (real name Sakeus Johannes), who is about to set the music industry on fire with his upcoming album. Born and raised in Engela, in the northern part of Namibia, Ghost was sentenced to five years in prison for possessing drugs.
SWAKOPMUND - Professional Namibian belly dancer Sascha Olivier-Sampson is not only the closest thing to being a ‘Goddess’ you will find adorned in silks and beads, but she is also an exceptional performing artist with a heart of gold. She has just celebrated her tenth ‘Shimmy for Shelter’ dance extravaganza, which this year raised N$31 000 towards two major Namibian animal charity projects.
WINDHOEK - Elemotho and his group went on a musical festival tour, which started at the Mamlin Afrika Festival in Austria on July 7 ending in Switzerland on Wednesday, July 17.
WINDHOEK - Mannetjie Tjiundje, popularly known as DJ Max-T from NBC Omurari FM, has a wealth of experience when it comes to local music and promotes it very well in his own vernacular, which is Otjiherero.
WINDHOEK - Namibian singer, record producer, and songwriter, Joseph Tuhafeni Ailonga aka Jossy Joss has decided to jump ship after 15 years and six months of service at Radio Energy.
WINDHOEK - Never have I had a film captivate me as much as ‘The White Line’ did. As I sat in anticipation, I was fearful, I was angry, I was disgusted and I felt sad. The joy and the overwhelming pride I felt, as it fundamentally told our story, our Namibian story, is indescribable.
WINDHOEK - Kwasa-kwasa/soukous band 4x4 Too Much Power this week lost one of its members Kabeya wa Kabeya Kinoi after a long illness.
WINDHOEK – Being a beauty queen can be the dream of every lady and Miss Namibia 2019 Nadja Breytenbach couldn’t contain her excitement at being Namibia’s new beauty queen and seems hopeful of a
WINDHOEK – Nominees for one of the most anticipated events in the country, the Namibia Annual Music Awards (NAMAs), were announced over the weekend.
The Namibian Annual Music Awards (NAMAs) recently held auditions for dancers to form part of the performances set for this year’s edition of the awards.
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OMUTHIYA - The Arts Performance Centres in Tsumeb and Oshikuku are struggling to keep their doors open amid lack of funds to run the day-to-day operations, leaving the musical and arts career of over 500 students on the line.
WINDHOEK – Namibian artist and tattooist, Dennis Shinyama has an amazing talent of creating anything through the art of drawing and it is all because of unemployment and poverty, he said recently.
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SWAKOPMUND - When it comes to laughter and merry-making you can always count on the week-long ‘ KÜSKA Carnival’ activities, which celebrated 34 years of a fun-filled programme, ending with a lively carnival float procession through the streets of Swakopmund last Saturday.
WINDHOEK - Nesindano Namises has delved into her artistry by developing a show called theKhoest. Khoes, as she is known, tells the story of transformation and visibility, which is expressed through poetry with experimental sounds and chants, in Khoekhoegowb.
WINDHOEK – Namibian second reality show ‘On the Street’, which premiered over the weekend, excited Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) viewers, who took to social media to express their exhilaration.
WINDHOEK- “We need to go through a lot of mental, emotional and physical preparation to be able to shine on television. I personally would not be able to cope throughout my journey without the support of my mentor and those close to me. Therefore, I urge the Namibian nation to be more supportive and empathetic and not be too quick to break young women down”.
WINDHOEK - The ever-intriguing Stanley Mareka has decided to be at the forefront of the stage besides choreographing at the back with dancers.
WINDHOEK - ‘Yellow Submarine’ will be televised on One Africa TV. The show will feature compelling interviews with Namibia’s most prominent entertainment personalities. The show, which premieres on Sunday, is centred on arts but branches out into other areas of life such as medicine and issues affecting artists.
WINDHOEK – Matongo Family, comprising Strauss Lunyangwe (Stravo aka Mr Makoya), Arthur Nanub (Damara Dik Ding) and Themba Matongo, has been in the music industry for more than two decades. “With the ups and downs, the group has been together for 21 years,” said Mr Makoya.
WINDHOEK – Having worked in entertainment for more than 10 years, Kanyi Mbua says colour plays a big role in the South African industry and people are typecast. “When directors look at you, they look and decide
WINDHOEK – At a night of glitz and glamour, Nadja Breytenbach, 24, was crowned Miss Namibia 2019 at the Windhoek Country Club Resort and Casino on Saturday evening.
WINDHOEK - The National Director of the Miss Namibia pageant, Conny Maritz, has stated that the beauty parade will again be without the swimwear category this year. Speaking to Entertainment Now!, Maritz said
Reading about Dolar Yves and how the musician made a conscious effort to create awareness around albinism really got me in my feelings recently. It got me in my feels for several reasons. Firstly, who is Dolar
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Entertainment Now!’s Aletta Shikololo this week gauged the public’s views on the Miss Namibia pageant and why only one Namibian was crowned Miss Universe in the history of the pageant.
WINDHOEK - The first woman to be crowned Miss Namibia was Bernice Tembo in 1980 after the pageant
WINDHOEK - Outspoken human rights lawyer, Norman Tjombe, has advised future Miss Namibia beauty queens to read their contracts properly.
WINDHOEK - Miss Namibia 2018, Selma Kamanya, is on the verge of handing the crown over as her year of reign ends. Kamanya recently recapped on her year of reign, which she described as a not-so-easy one but despite it all, there were some positive highlights.
WINDHOEK - Former Miss Namibia, Paulina Malulu, says many people feel that pageants give out the wrong message and discriminate against those who are not skinny and tall.
WINDHOEK – Twenty-seven years ago, a Namibian beauty queen was crowned Miss Universe and today
WINDHOEK – People from different cultural groups across the country and overseas attended the Windhoek Annual Cultural Festival (WACF) in large numbers to celebrate and promote the rich Namibian cultural
WINDHOEK- Model, TV Host and Founder of Voigush Africa and Waka Waka Moo, Luis Munana is the third Namibian to be featured on Forbes Africa’s 30 Under 30 list for 2019.
Why are theme songs in Namibia always so damn corny and downright terrible? They always sound so forced and weird. I mean honestly, the last time a theme song actually impressed me and captured the
WINDHOEK- Stand-up comedian Derrick Lloyd Jefferson Sakarias, otherwise known as Lloyd the comedian, the g
OMARURU - Health fads come and go, but one thing is for sure you cannot beat the benefits of the homemade cottage industry with its wholesome foods, especially pure farm produce with all the tasty
WINDHOEK – The Miss Okahao pageant that took place last week attracted many beautiful contestants from across the country. However, it was Tuundja Ujava who was crowned as the 2019 winner.
WINDHOEK – Even though nudity is probably one of the most sensitive topics in the country, Namibian freelance model and nudist, Ndamononghenda Loth is a nudist who is not ashamed of expressing art through nudes.
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WINDHOEK - Aladdin is a 1992 cartoon feature with Robin Williams as a talkative blue genie. Though it may not be the best movie from Disney’s second golden age of animation, its durable charm and
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WINDHOEK - Namibian kwaito singer Eric Sell (better known as EES) has tapped into the tourism industry by teaming up with Wilddog Safaris.
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SWAKOPMUND - The 2019 World Music Day saw the revival of the saxophone, with two awesome instrumental performances taking centre stage at the large outdoor amphitheatre of COSDEF Arts & Craft
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WINDHOEK - Rapper singer-songwriter Jericho Gawanab better known as Jericho has walked through the most difficult paths most artists endure when living the life of an entertainer. Living in the limelight usually
WINDHOEK – Signed under DMoney Music, Mr. Diamonds released his song dubbed Finally last week, a collaboration with Nigerian producer Brown Klaxic.
WINDHOEK – The Namibian Annual Music Awards (NAMAs) 2019 has called for dancers to audition to
“Nobody owes you anything. These promoters don’t have to book you. The people don’t have to
WINDHOEK- The Katutura Fashion Week is just around the corner and the management team has promised a bigger and better event this year.
WINDHOEK – Yoga is known to be one of the best therapies to maintain happiness and peace and it is because of that, that Miss Glam World Namibia 2019, 27-old Minsozi Kompeli is pleading for yoga to be taken more seriously in the country.
WINDHOEK - Award-winning artist Gazza, real name Lazarus Shiimi, is hosting a show to celebrate 1.1 million views on YouTube for his single hit “Chelete”.
WINDHOEK - When one hears of a Sunday session, what comes to mind is getting together with friends after a hectic weekend and having a few drinks.
WINDHOEK - The Dolphin Park Aqua Festival, a unique experience combining entrepreneurship, tourism and entertainment during the slowest season of the year, is scheduled for the end of this month.
WINDHOEK- The Namibian Society of Composer and Authors of Music (NASCAM) has hailed the decision by the Windhoek Magistrate’s Court to fine a local trader employed at a computer shop in Katutura for music piracy.
Video: The Garden Inn fighting to keep doors open
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WINDHOEK - In commemoration of the International Albinism Awareness Day held on 13 June every year,
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WINDHOEK – Namibia Diamond Trading Company (NDTC) will be hosting Miss Namibia beauty pageant
In 2016, on this platform, I said Miss Namibia will continue to lose its social importance if organisers do not start making the event, Namibian! That’s my wish for this year’s edition of the event. Make it namibian! I am
WINDHOEK – Namibian comedian, brand influencer, entrepreneur and the Gweri Vintage collection founder, Zuluboy, real name Pinehas Shikulo, hosted a comedy show for charity in the community.
SWAKOPMUND - Hard rock fans were treated to a feast of live music last weekend, when the fifth Sound for Sight music festival raised the roof in a one-day fest that attracted 10 incredible Namibian bands that
WINDHOEK – Local reggae artist, Jatumeni Negumbo, known by his stage name Ten Dreadz, wants a revolution of reggae music in the country for it to be relevant.
WINDHOEK- Justifying the international judging panel for the Namibian Annual Music Awards (NAMAs), the corporate communications specialist at MTC, John Ekongo explained that the music industry is small
WINDHOEK- The Namibian Annual Music Awards (NAMAs) committee this week announced judges for this year’s awards.
WINDHOEK - With a career spanning over 25 years in the entertainment industry, Neville Basson is probably the most sought-after comedian and corporate honcho Namibia has to offer.
WINDHOEK – A popular restaurant and hang out spot, The Garden Inn 13 situated at erf 741 Bismarck Street is fighting tooth and nail to keep its doors open after they were served with a letter from the
WINDHOEK – The Miss Namibia Top 12 finalists for 2019 were announced at the Miss Namibia winter bash in Windhoek over the weekend which was hosted at the Windhoek Country Club Resort and Casino.
WINDHOEK- Doors which were supposed to be opened at 19:30 were already open at 19:00 with audience members already taking their seats.
WINDHOEK – For all reality show lovers and Namibia Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) television viewers, the wait is over, Namibia’s first reality show ‘Body with Maria’ is now airing on NBC TV.
What do Namibian radio presenters have to do to earn your respect? What is that current radio presenters in the country have to do to earn your adoration? What do you want radio presenters to do to turn you into
WINDHOEK - The much-touted Kasi Vibe Festival hosted its sixth volume last weekend, which attracted at least 12 000 visitors over the three-day jamboree.
WINDHOEK – Leonard Makili, known as Kaboy Kamakili, set the country on fire when videos of him singing went viral on all social platforms and there are predictions that he is likely to be the next big thing in the country’s musical scene.
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SWAKOPMUND - The first two-day Swakopmund Food Fest held last weekend buzzed with excitement and served up a fabulous atmosphere, while the wafting of delicious aromas from over 40 different food stalls tempted the taste buds.
WINDHOEK - After establishing himself in the arts industry with multiple abilities, Pinehas Megameno Shikulo, popularly known as Zuluboy, has once again tapped into another market - the making and
WINDHOEK – The Namibian Annual Music Awards (NAMAs) committee last weekend went searching for suitable presenters at an event held at the NBC headquarters.
WINDHOEK- Make-up artist, Georgina Da Conceeicao Barnade better known as Stacy, says her love for the creative art of make-up was born from sheer curiosity.
WINDHOEK - Local film producers have taken the leap of faith in showcasing their films with Ster-Kinekor Maerua Mall over the past few years.
WINDHOEK - Xwama Restaurant - operating in Windhoek for more than a decade - has decided to expand and change its menu by adding some twists.
WINDHOEK - As promised last week, KP Illest released the music video for Energy, a song featuring Nigerian hip-hop recording artiste and actor, Ice Prince.
Video: Diamond Monica, a property mogul in the making
Namibia is just another province of South Africa. We worship everything from South Africa. We worship their politics. We worship their sport. We worship their entertainment industry. We worship their linguistics. Everything from South Africa is golden to us. Yeah, I said it! Catch all you want!
WINDHOEK - FirstRand Namibia recently boosted the KinoNamibia Film Festival with a pledge of $148 000, through the FirstRand Namibia Foundation Trust.
WINDHOEK Leah Misika and Melisa Poulton are hosting Jan Jooster Fashion show today, 31 May 2019, at Cellar Rock at the Warehouse Theatre in Windhoek. Clothes from the line will be available online as of 7 June 2019.
WINDHOEK – A documentary entitled ‘Lüderitz: A City Born from Sea’, depicting the growth of the harbour town to a city, was launched in Windhoek last week.
WINDHOEK - She cracks you up with her 8 o’clock news on social media. But who is this social media news anchor that plans to take NBC’s Fran Thomas’ job as some Facebook and Twitter comments have stated? The originator of the alter ego is Xuro Milton.
WINDHOEK - Since bursting onto the music scene with her sexy music videos in 2007, Monica ‘Diamond’ Shafooli has in recent years concentrated on building her property portfolio. The last time the dancehall queen dropped visuals was in 2016 titled ‘Chekange’ featuring Kamby, which garnered over 63 000 views.
WINDHOEK – Latifah Queen, a popular female artiste whose real name is Priscilla Swartz, was chosen as the new poster girl for Wernhil Park Shopping Centre for the next two years.
WINDHOEK – The Miss Namibia semi-finalists have been tasked with raising funds for the pageant.
‘Cinderella goes to prom’ is a non-profit organisation that identifies girls from less privileged homes and offers them a full matric farewell makeover.
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One of the first Namibian online music streaming platforms, Donlu, has broken new ground as it has breached one million views on its site.
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The fans of Namibian rap artiste Lioness took to social media recently to express their anger over her exclusion from a South African magazine article on a song she featured with fellow rappers from Kenya and South Africa.
What does the Namibian fashion industry need to do to make it onto the shelves of multinational brands like Jet, Edgars, etc.? It’s no secret that the majority of these clothing multinationals from South Africa are doing nothing meaningful for the ordinary Namibian except make millions per branch and ship it down south.
WINDHOEK – The new television show airing on Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC), ‘The Saturday Breakfast Show’ has turned out to be the people’s favourite show based on feedback from viewers on all social media platforms, according to the producers.
Go-getter Heinrich Hafeni is more than an entrepreneur, he is a man with vision who combines the grassroots features of his culture with tourism, hospitality and traditional cuisine, to come up with a smorgasbord of services, that are not only unique to the coast but also Namibia.
WINDHOEK - Popular Namibian oviritje singer, Rakutuka Kandjoze (known as Rax), will be performing live in Manchester, North West England, this weekend at the Community of the Namibians in Great Britain (CNGB) football tournament and
WINDHOEK - Popular Ma /Gaisa and RnB artist, Dixon Nasou, is set to drop a 15-track album titled ‘Show me your heart’ any time soon, as all work has been done behind the scenes.
WINDHOEK - Former Miss Namibia, Odile Gertze, is without a doubt the most talented actress Namibia has, having appeared in six theatre plays and over five movies, including a cameo in ‘The Mummy’, a 2017 American action-adventure horror film directed by Alex Kurtzman starring Tom Cruise.
WINDHOEK - Preparations for the second edition of the Kasi Vibe Festival Volume 6 for this year are underway and the organising committee has promised the event will be bigger and improved.
WINDHOEK - For about three months they kept us glued to our television screens in anxiety and agony of missing out on any scandal or drama, but after they left the Big Brother Africa (BBA) house, many of the Namibian contestants have
WINDHOEK - A former lead singer of the then popular band Afroshine known for its hit song ‘Ti Mama’ in 2008, says musicians should produce music for the world and not Namibia only.
WINDHOEK - The Namibia Film Commission (NFC), together with three female producers and directors, hosted the first all-female short films at the National Theatre of Namibia.
WINDHOEK - The national broadcaster’s commercial station, Touch FM, was crowned the overall winner while Base FM was awarded the best-dressed team at the Nedbank Media Kapana Cook-off Competition last Friday.
I love what is happening with fashion in Namibia. Fashion has found a new lease of life. Everybody is conscious of what they wear. Everybody is fashion driven. Everybody is starting to appreciate fashion.
The trio, PDK, seems to have the impressive talent of blending catchy and infectious Afro-pop, Shambo and Sungura rhythms with topical issues bordering on love, domestic and societal ills.
WINDHOEK – A performing arts student at the University of Namibia (Unam), Golden-Star Mbadhi had heads turning and the audience craving for more during her examination dance performance at the university’ Space Theatre.
WINDHOEK - Hip-hop artiste, Dice the Rapper (real name Edo Lutete), has surprised everyone with his multiple talents, as he has also tapped into the acting scene.
The Namibian Championships of the Performing Arts (NATME) awards ceremony ended in Hollywood style with a dazzling variety show last Saturday night.
WINDHOEK - Maria Nepembe is set to take on another promising role within the entertainment industry by bringing a reality show centred on fitness called ‘Body with Maria Nepembe’.
WINDHOEK – Radio personality, motivational speaker and author, Otto Kapuka, on Wednesday released his second book entitled ‘Words, Results, and Action’.
WINDHOEK- After several months of teasing, organisers of the Big Brother Africa reality television show have announced that the 2019 edition will start airing this June.
WINDHOEK – Commentators this week denounced the ridicule that some semi-finalists of this year’s Miss Namibia beauty pageant have endured.
WINDHOEK- Otjiwarongo-based DJ Castro aka The Whistle DJ knows how to pull off a stellar performance and he didn’t disappoint one bit at the BOB (Bring Your Own Bottle) Party hosted by the KFC DJs which took place at the Zoo Park Amphitheatre on Saturday.
WINDHOEK - Arts industry experts in Namibia are being invited and encouraged to enter for this year’s Simply You Magazine Fashion and Lifestyle Awards.
Earlier this year, I blasted people for their double standards. At the time, I was reacting to how people were pressing Slammer to be “humble” after he went on a social rant. My views were simple, he’s a rapper! What on earth do you expect from a
WINDHOEK- The connotation of motherhood is practically limitless. As Namibia and the world gear up to celebrate Mother's Day this Sunday, Entertainment Now! spoke to familiar personalities in the entertainment industry on what Mothers’ day means to them and how they plan on celebrating it.
It was with shock and dismay that I learned about the passing of Timothy Davie Duwe, commonly known as Phura. I always referred to him as King Phura because of his revolutionary character in the Namibian music industry. King Phura
WINDHOEK - One of Namibia’s first female deejays and upcoming music producer, Alba Hamukwaya, also known as DJ Alba, has launched another accessory (earrings) to her House of Nalo collection.
RUNDU – It is better for aspiring musicians to enter the music industry with a mindset of doing music as a passion or hobby as opposed to making a quick buck, as it takes time to make money in this industry, a Rundu based producer and recording artiste Sean Blizy, real name Sindimba Murangi, says.
WINDHOEK - The organisers of the Namibian Arts Fair are inviting artists and musicians from across the continent to take part in this year’s fair slated for September at the Goethe-Institut of Namibia.
WINDHOEK – A local musician, poet, actor, and model is competing with other artists from across Africa for the Face of ARTS Africa title.
WINDHOEK - After almost a decade in the beauty industry, celebrated Namibian make-up artist Hannah Nangula is finally launching her own cosmetic products designed to withstand the harsh Namibian climatic conditions.
WINDHOEK - Musician-cum-businessman Mushe, real name Albert Uulenga, recently posted shoes on social media platforms to gauge public reaction to his soon-to-be launched shoe line.
WINDHOEK – Namibian model and entrepreneur, Luis Munana’s ‘Waka Waka Moo’ children television show is airing in the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada and other African countries would follow suit, as the second season is set to air soon.
WINDHOEK- With eight years of experience in the mainstream media, a former New Era entertainment journalist took the bold step of starting his own media agency aimed at, among others, promoting artists, young entrepreneurs, and corporates.
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WINDHOEK - Namibian-registered company that produces high-value agricultural crops for the international market won the Khalifa International Award for Date Palm and Agricultural Innovation.
WINDHOEK - The popular KFC DJs, comprising of DJ Kadafi, DJ SlickFisha and DJ Chin-Chila are hosting the 1st edition of the 5TH BOB (Bring Your Own Bottle) Show for the year at the Zoo Park Amphitheatre tomorrow, starting from 12h00 till late. There is a line-up consisting of more than 20 local acts, which they collectively did.
WINDHOEK – Namibia Gospel United - a group of gospel singers across the country who collaborate to make music - hit another milestone by releasing a powerful song titled ‘No longer a slave to fear’.
King Phura deserves a state funeral! Phura revolutionised the way we look at Namibian music. Phura led a whole generation into believing that indeed the Namibian sound is worthy! Phura was the modern-day Jackson Kaujeua.
WINDHOEK - Social media was a set ablaze on Wednesday when a leaked sex video of popular master of ceremony and TV personality Leonard Witbeen went viral.
KAMANJAB – Arriving in the sleepy village of Kamanjab, about 550 kilometres from Windhoek, one is tempted to believe this is a ghost town. Alas, somewhere in the middle of this dead town lies Oppi-Koppi, the hidden treasure of Namibia.
SWAKOPMUND - Being the owner of a ‘sausage dog’ or a Dachshund, as they are traditionally called, has taken on some kind of “celebrity status” in Namibia these days, with this breed being hailed by doting owners as one of the most sought after pets on the face of the planet.
WINDHOEK - Walking towards the different food stalls at the Wernhil Shopping Mall taxi rank, something different is noticeable about one stall. Once closer, the smell of one of the best delicacies in Namibia becomes obvious at stall
WINDHOEK – The production of films, long or short, is not that common in Namibia. One such company that does this is Desert Films, which is struggling to get its work on national television.
WINDHOEK – While some artistes rush to release their albums just in time to meet the deadline for the Namibian Annual Music Awards (NAMAs) each year, Sally Boss Madam drops a single or two to keep her fans happy and in the loop with her newest sounds.
WINDHOEK- With one of the Facebook posts saying, “Ni**az be actin like somebody gon’ die or somethin’ Weedhu!! I had to shake you up a bit...these are the only moves that will basically elevate the game cause it pushes everyone and raises the artistic bar meaning better music Otampanikifwa ko ka chii kokuMtata shili...Se iina tu tila...Hambaa, ” he posted.
WINDHOEK - Sigera Jazz Band’s ability to perform live music is impeccable and captivating. According to veteran sports journalist and guitarist Carlos Kambaekwa, also known as CK, who happens to be one of the members of the band, “Sigera” is a Khoekhoegowab name which means “we are coming”.
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WINDHOEK – An upcoming artiste, OpDvegs, known for his hit song ‘Am Sorry’ that stormed the music scene in 2016, says he is ready to further take on the music industry with new releases.
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WINDHOEK - Sthembiso ‘SK’ Khoza, a South African television presenter and actor best known for hosting shows such as Mzanzi Ridez and Goal Diggerz, and who also acted as Shaka in The Queen, will be partying with Namibians on May 4 at Cappello.
The whole King Tee Dee/Diamond Platnumz situation that unfolded this week had me in my feels. I don’t know what makes me more mad…the fact that Diamond Platnumz broke an unwritten rule, the fact that black Twitter chose to poke fun at King Tee Dee or the fact that King Tee Dee’s PR team failed to do damage control.
WINDHOEK - The first annual live ‘Heal our Land’ concert was launched at the National Theatre of Namibia Backstage on Wednesday.
WINDHOEK- A 38-year-old author, who recently released her first electronic book entitled “Her First Encounter” on Amazon, says she opted for that route to expose her novel to international audiences because Namibians do not really have a reading culture.
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KEETMANSHOOP- Two young, upcoming artists in the south, Sakeus Andreas (also known as Oceanquize) and Immanuel Matheus (also known as Heavy Rock) are planning to officially launch their debut album ‘Osenaave’.
WINDHOEK - The death yesterday of Timotheus Duwe, known in musical circles as simply Phura, has been described by insiders of the local entertainment industry as a huge loss.
WINDHOEK – Although house, hip-hop and kwaito music predominate the Namibian music industry, gospel sensation D-Naff (real name Naftalie Shigwedha Amukwelele) has kept the genre on another level in terms of deliverance and keeping it in the mainstream.
WINDHOEK – SoundWave Africa aims to revive the Zoo Park amphitheatre one of the top venues available to host musical shows and events in the city and has a capacity to host 1 400 people by making it a place, which young people can start to appreciate again.
WINDHOEK - After apologising to the Namibian Annual Music Awards (NAMAs) for a derogatory comment she made in 2017, Ruusa Ndapewa Munalye shared with Entertainment Now! about her future plans and what it takes to be a businesswoman.
WINDHOEK – Namibian reggae lovers and Rastafarians celebrated the reggae revolution in commemoration of World’s Cannabis Day last weekend.
WINDHOEK – The social media hullabaloo over Namibian kwaito pioneer King Tee Dee’s alleged removal from a song he initially did with Tanzania’s Diamond Platnumz is tarnishing the latter’s name, a spokesperson said this week.
SWAKOPMUND - Every tourist’s dream when visiting Namibia is to get the chance to hear the beat of African drums, while getting caught up in the rhythm of a spellbinding live performance of traditional sounds.
There’s an ill-conceived notion that artists are to stay away from politics and focus on their art. I’m terming it an ill-conceived notion because that’s just me being nice. If I were to be the NSK that you know, I’d term it b******t!
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