DONLU Africa recently invited all creatives to start submitting their work through their platform to further push the envelope of getting Namibian artistic creation to a broader audience. They launched an open call across Africa, inviting creatives to submit their work which does not only speak to musicians, but also films, documentaries, animations and music videos, founder...
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Uncommon sense – Do it for His glory
Whoever we may be, and wherever we may be, there will always be a time in our lives when we will naturally have an existential introspection. One of the frequently asked questions, and often comes to the fore the most is, “Why am I here”. Once this question pops up, it would lead to many...
PDK pocket N$70 000 grand prize
Music group Patrick Mwashindange and Dion Auala known by their stage name PDK, who are not strangers to the music industry, won Bank Windhoek’s ‘For the Sake of Love’ remix competition, pocketing N$70 000. The group took first prize, while runner-ups Panduleni Gideon, known as Miss Gideon and Kena Muhomba Cazzy took second and third...
Weekend highlights
Over the weekend, the City of Windhoek hosted the Ae//gams Festival for two days at its Upper Parking area to celebrate culture and diversity. The Damara cultural group brought the streets to life with traditional dances. At the same event, the Lüderitz Crayfish Festival hosted the Miss Lüderitz Crayfish Festival 2025 pageant. Faizah Bwalya was...
NNN to give N$50 million to creatives awards
For a long time, Namibians creatives have felt forgotten. Since the Namibia Annual Music Awards discontinued, there has not been a way to celebtrate their work. President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah in her maiden State of the Nation address, said she will allocate N$50 million towards a National Arts and Creative Industry Awards in 2025. “The creative...
Diplomatic spouses host 3 000 Namibians at annual bazaar
The Association of Diplomatic Spouses (ADS) in Namibia recently held its annual charity bazaar, which attracted more than 3 000 Namibians to sample a variety of cuisines, and exposed locals to many traditions from around the world. The event was hosted at the Windhoek International School in the capital, and it raised a whopping N$200...
Industry Loop – Namibian choirs + South African songs = Same WhatsApp group
The recent chat about Namibian choirs predominantly singing songs of South African origins had me in a retrospective chokehold. If there’s one thing you need to know about me…is that I love the art of choral ensembling. I love choir music, I have sung in choirs all my life. Hence why this chat was so...
Mavutu Conversations – Ladies, let’s talk pee: What your urine colour is telling you
It might not be the most fun topic to talk about. However, because it is something we all deal with on a daily basis, it is of paramount importance that we talk about it. As women, staying in tune with our bodies is key to maintaining good health. Believe it or not, your pee can...
Dalom Kids set to light up Katima Mulilo
The love between Namibian fans and South Africa’s iconic Dalom Music family continues to grow. This year’s visit will be bigger and better. Bosslady Sylvia Tshanda said after a memorable 2024 tour stop in Windhoek and Katima Mulilo with just the Dalom Kids, the legendary Dalom Music family is returning to the Zambezi region...
NTN inspires through God of Women
“God of Women,” a compelling play created by Sifiso Nyathi and directed by Keamogetsi Joseph Molapong, was performed at the National Theatre of Namibia recently. The production delves into themes of identity, culture and women’s resilience. More than just a play, “God of Women” functions as an interactive classroom, a societal mirror and a celebration...