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Hileni Hashipala, Johannes Haulondjamba  and Petrus Nambili recently secured their spots in the finals of the 2024 Nedbank Kapana Cook-Off competition held in Ongwediva.

On World Music Day (21 June), I would just like to go back to the good old days when Namibian hip-hop was actually a thing. Back to a time when Namibian hip-hop actually filled venues.

David Uuzanga, known by his stage name Elle Mwanaka Chokwe, has emerged as a rising star in the Namibian Afro-pop music scene, attracting fans with his mesmerising voice and unique sound. 

Recent headlines show that Namibians were the top African air travellers to Cape Town during the month of April, and while the highly sought-after Two Oceans Marathon (S/O to our athletes!) contributed a lot to that, it is probably that Namibians just love Cape Town, and I am here to share some of the reasons.

Niklas von Klitzing, a German-born filmmaker with deep ties to Namibia, has unveiled his latest documentary film ‘Healing Roots’, shedding light on the life of renowned local visual artist Hage Mukwendje and the rich cultural fabric of Namibia.

“Music is Jericho and Jericho is hip-hop. It’s like he never left,” says his sister and manager Sade Gawanas.

The Pfohls Authentic Fashion store last Thursday marked a historic milestone with its grand reopening and transformation into a mini-department store, featuring an expanded and luxurious collection that promises to redefine the shopping experience in Windhoek.

After releasing ‘Jigalezza’ last year July, Kimon Omzimande Solomon, also known as Kimzala, has finally received his TikTok fame. 

The Collective Singers have been chosen by international choral powers, the International Federation for Choral Music, to represent not only Namibia but the whole of Africa at the World Choral Expo in Lisbon, Portugal. 

Most of what makes our lives today was once just someone’s wish or vision. It, even so, happens that some of those who held such visions were labelled crazy or delusional.