Multidisciplinary artist Mark Mushiva produced ‘Turbo Summation’ in late 2024, a conceptual hip hop album featuring 14 tracks, a music film, a manifesto and a prototype of a wearable electronic hip hop instrument fashioned out of a data glove. ‘Turbo Summation’, written around the themes of cyberpunk, afro-accelerationism and urban subculture, aims to enunciate and...
MultiChoice Namibia hosted Namibian creatives in the local television and film industry at a Showmax Women’s Day event in Windhoek in celebration of International Women’s Month recently. Held under the theme ‘EmpowerHER: A Celebration of Namibian Women in Film and Television’, the event revealed that the Ombura local content project’s second phase of incredible local...
Somebody once said war is a situation where young men who do not know or hate each other kill each other, fighting for old men who know and hate each other, but do not kill each other. This statement is not far from the truth because when it gets to the nitty-gritty, war is actually...
Education, Arts and Culture minister Anna Nghipondoka emphasised the growing potential of Namibia’s arts, culture and heritage industry. She was speaking at the launch of the Namibia Arts, Culture and Heritage (NACH) Policy for 2025/26 – 2029/30. The policy, which was approved by Parliament in 2017, is a key driver of economic growth, social cohesion...
RMB Namibia, through the FirstRand Namibia Foundation, sponsored N$398 500 towards the OMBA Arts Trust, an organisation dedicated to empowering Namibian artists and preserving cultural heritage. Omba Arts is a non-profit organisation which has been supporting the sustainable livelihoods of hundreds of artisans and artists living in rural communities in Namibia for over 30 years....
The Namibian creative and entertainment industry has blossomed in recent years, increasing at a rate that may not meet everyone’s expectations. However, it is certainly a far cry from where it stood 35 years ago, said Helena Ngaifiwa, the managing director of Simply You Magazine. She said there is a need to recognise and acknowledge...
Kavetja Ngaizuvare Taimi Nuunyango began her career as a makeup artist. When Covid-19 started, it changed her work life. She found a new way to share her talent. Instead of only doing makeup, she started making videos on YouTube to share makeup tips. That simple change opened a whole new door for her. Over time,...
In celebrating Namibia’s 35th independence anniversary and the swearing-in of the country’s first female president, the Namibian National Symphony Orchestra Concert is set to make a return. The concert, which was last held in 2022, is slated for 19 and 22 March at the National Theatre of Namibia (NTN). The musical showcase will be conducted by...
Some of you have probably been wondering where the column for Mavutu Conversations is. Well, we are back, and this year, we are bringing more challenging conversations to your doorsteps. While you might wonder why we are only starting in March, well, I figured why not have a sitdown in the month which celebrates us...
Elaine Engelbrecht, who was crowned Miss Teen 2024 in Lüderitz, has reached a significant point in her journey, becoming not only a beauty queen but also a champion of personal growth and community enhancement. Sharing insights into her journey, Engelbrecht said being crowned Miss Teen Namibia 2024 has been a life-changing experience. It has given...