Namibian composer, conductor, multidisciplinary artist, and educator Herold Osmond !Owoseb is currently in Italy through a Civitella Ranieri Music Fellowship. He began his musical journey at the age of eight through singing and songwriting, later performing internationally with the College of the Arts Youth Choir in South Africa, Germany and the USA, including the 2012...
Monika Amunyela Chicco DeeBok Murema’s journey began in 2008 when he joined the Epango raMongua Konsert group alongside his brothers, Diouf and Okocha Murema and together, they released several albums over the years. In 2016, Chicco stepped away from the group and made the decision to pursue a solo career and in that same year,...
Recently, I came across a TikTok post of a 70-year-old woman who decided to enrol in Grade 1. At first, I was honestly surprised. In most cases, someone her age would go for basic literacy classes, where the focus is on learning how to write their name or understand numbers. But this woman chose something...
Traditional filmmaking often requires time, capital, and complex logistics, creating limitations for many storytellers that often stop great stories from ever being told, says filmmaker Andreas Elifas. The cinematography underscored that, as Africans, there is a need to leverage opportunities such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) to reclaim these narratives. “We have the power to document...
At this point, one has no choice but to believe that everything going on in this world and country is deliberate. This is because it is unbelievable and inconceivable that even after many decades of political freedom, most African countries seem to have no will or real intention to uplift the masses from poverty and...
OSHAKATI – Despite being (65), Hiltrudus Festus says participating in Miss Womalenga gave her confidence and a platform to celebrate cultural heritage. Festus, who currently holds the Miss Womalenga 2025 title, describes the journey as one of growth, learning and pride, saying the experience allowed her to reconnect with her roots while also inspiring younger...
Heather Erdmann REHOBOTH – With the spirit to promote Rehoboth as the hub of jazz music, organisers hosted the International Jazz Day 2026 celebration. It is a collaboration between the Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sport, Arts and Culture (MEIYSAC), the Hardap Regional Council and Rehoboth Town Council (RTC). International Jazz Day is celebrated annually...
Monika Amunyela Zambezi’s Finest, a four-member dance group comprising Simbuwa Mwala, Simbuwa Macleod, Kalundu Maani and Sameko Tysen, has captured attention after qualifying for the finals of the PstBet Windhoek Annual Cultural Festival in first place. Despite their achievement, the group now faces a major hurdle: they cannot afford transport, accommodation, or food to travel...
Namibian fashion entrepreneur and founder of L3kker.com, Geveve Krohne, commonly known as Viva, is making strides globally. The fashion brand, commonly known for its streetwear, has now moved into manufacturing, producing uniforms for end clients. “I watched schools struggle every year to find money for new uniforms. I watched parents stress over the cost. I...
Dalene Kooper KEETMANSHOOP – Keetmanshoop based YouTuber and TikTok sensation Bernhardt Jantze has crafted a name for himself on social media, captivating fans with comedic videos titled ‘Tsekorobe Nama //gaûs’, meaning ‘Daily Nama Household’, which portray the family dynamics and everyday lives of a Nama family. “When I got my iPhone 11, I knew I...