The Otjomuise Live Arts Festival (Olaf) has been transforming the city’s cultural landscape through the universal language of dance. Now in its fourth year, the edition started on Wednesday ending on Saturday and brought a variety of dance performances, workshops and interactive showcases to public spaces around the city. This year’s festival featured 14 diverse performances,...
Namjive, a local entertainment company dedicated to nurturing young talent, recently hosted a ‘‘Battle of the Giants’’ dance competition at the UN Plaza Theatre. The event brought together aspiring dancers from across the country for a weekend of intense competition and inspiring performances. Ricardo Kameeta, the founder of Namjive, expressed satisfaction with the event’s turnout and the positive impact it had on the...
Viewers can look forward to six feature films that will be aired every Sunday evening at 20h00 on kykNET & kie DStv channel 145. Dubbel moeilikheid, Speel aan, Die rooftog, Ataman, !Dhina Boys and Lubinda form part of MultiChoice Namibia’s Ombura Project. Muneera Sallies, a supervising producer for M-Net’s Premium Channels, says they provided continuous mentorship to the various...
The organisers of Frankly Speaking, a frequent poetry session, strongly believe that poetry can be revived in the country and create a platform where creatives can express themselves. Radio and television producer Franklin Shitaleni, also known as Black North Side Rabbi and poet Frieda Etuhole Mukufa, stage name Damn Etu started the poetry session to...
In the world of specialisation, classes and many other social groups, it is easy to be prone to group thinking and bubble syndrome. We find ourselves in exclusive communities, where everyone is agreeable and create an eco-chamber. Our lives become a reality and a manifestation of our adopted beliefs or simply those who have become...
The Zambezi Night music event is just around the corner, promising unforgettable entertainment and cultural celebration. This year’s event, scheduled for 26 October at The Loft in Windhoek, is set to be even more special, as it coincides with the album launch of renowned artist Alexander Sikalumbulu, known as DJ Siya. Zambezi Night, which was...
It was a weekend of festivities as MultiChoice Namibia successfully concluded its first-ever film festival at the Franco Namibia Cultural Centre (FNCC) in Windhoek. The events included panel discussions by industry experts, local movie screenings and a showing of the Ombura behind-the-scenes documentary while the last day was centred around a family fun day. The...
Namibian music lovers are in for a treat this October as the Crazy Ties Big Band, a renowned 20-piece brass band from Germany, makes its way to the country. The band, known for its energetic performances and diverse repertoire, will be touring various cities, sharing their passion for swing, soul, funk, Latin, and rock music....
Windhoekers were treated to a fun-filled weekend. Cassidy Karon hosted a Night Under the Stars. On Saturday, the City of Windhoek hosted the Windhoek Spring Market, where small businesses showcased and sold their wares. At the same event, the Windhoek Agricultural and Livestock Show attracted several businesses. At the Sam Nujoma Stadium, excitement was palpable...
Don’t you miss the good old days when the radio industry used to poach talent from each other aggressively? The good old days when as a fan, you almost knew that your favourite radio presenter was bound to make a move to a bigger platform in the most dramatic fashion. Radio transfers back in the...