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.
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Keeping the beat alive with Chicken Bus Marimba band
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.
Industry Loop: Politics (social realities) + Arts =?
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!
Anna Mushimba, the paper flower girl
WINDHOEK - Are you having an event that requires flowers? Is there ever an event where flowers are not needed? Anna Mushimba has opened By Invite, a baby company that has been in the flower-making industry for over two years. It is a paper flower-making business.
Windhoek Pop-Up market hosts Asian Night
WINDHOEK - The Windhoek Pop-Up Market recently hosted an Asian Night-themed event showcasing Asian cuisines and attires.
Stefan Ludik trades entertainment for retail
WINDHOEK - Former Big Brother Housemate and frontman for the Elvis se Seun band has traded the demanding roles of the entertainment industry for a much more subtle position at Theo’s SuperSpar in Otjiwarongo, as a Marketing Specialist.
DJ Cappuccino secures deal with Nigerian entertainer
WINDHOEK- Local Disc Jockey, DJ Cappucino, last week expanded her wings when she officially signed with Nigerian Flyboy Entertainment owned by recording artist, performer and entertainer Kizz Daniel.
Nam artist shy away from Rap Battle competition
WINDHOEK - After creating a platform for rappers to showcase their lyrical skills at a well-organised event, the organisers of Rap Battle Namibia decided to pull the plug and postpone the event to later this year because of poor response from the artists/contenders.
Rundu to host first music and arts festival
RUNDU - The Ngandu Music and Arts Festival, scheduled to take place next weekend at the river town of Rundu, is the first of its kind and will provide a platform for business owners and artists to promote their products, services and talents.
Top Cheri wows audience at children literature awards
WINDHOEK - Rising female star Monica Pinias, aka Top Cheri, delivered another spectacular performance during the glittery children literature awards and book launch, hosted by ‘I am the Key Media’ at the National Independence Memorial Museum on Saturday.