A few days ago, I changed my profile picture to purple, and almost instantly, my inbox filled with questions. People wanted to know what I thought that simple act would change. One message stood out. A man asked me if I truly believed that changing my profile picture to that colour would somehow make men...
Taimi Haihambo Omungwelume, a small settlement in the heart of Ohangwena region, is set to come alive this December with the Pulse of the Youth Festival Volume 2, a four-day celebration of entertainment, culture, and creativity. Scheduled from 18–21 December 2025, the festival runs under the theme “Youth Empowerment Through Culture and Creativity.” The idea...
In what was billed as another night of celebration and another historic milestone achievement, Lazarus Shiimi, affectionately known as Gazza, has postponed his highly anticipated 2.0 Milli concert to next year. The concert was scheduled to take place at the Sam Nujoma stadium, which is currently undergoing renovations and is closed to the public. Completion...
If there were ever to be a time in history for humanity to save itself, it is now. The time to sit and idle while hoping that someone will solve world problems without our participation is over. Even sitting idle behind a screen and being a keyboard warrior has become insignificant compared to serving humanity. ...
Monika Amunyela Paheja Siririka The MTC Windhoek Fashion Week (MTCWFW) 2025 is not just about style and glamour. It is a celebration of Namibian identity, creativity and building a sustainable creative ecosystem that empowers Namibia’s youth and gives them the tools to thrive. Several models have always believed in the vision of the fashion show,...
Zebaldt Ngaruka ONDJIRIPUMUA – Aminuis-based horse leader Stone Katuuo of the red flag said drill horses play a significant role in many traditional activities of the Ovaherero and Ovambanderu cultures. In an interview with VIBEZ!, Katuuo said horses symbolise heritage, identity and the connection between communities and their history. “Horses were used as a means...
Last time, I wrote about the kind of sisterhood that helps carry us through different stages of our lives. That article received a lot of feedback, not just because people agreed with it, but because so many of us are craving that kind of community. In this fast, ever-changing world, it has become clear that...
Namibian creative and producer Joel Shafishuna Erkki, better known as Shafa The GOAT, is set to bring together food, music and social energy in a new lifestyle experience, “the Grill & Grape Session”. The event aims to create a relaxed Sunday space that celebrates connection, culture and creativity through taste and sound. Described by Erkki...
When she stepped into the art gallery in Linz, Austria, recently, surrounded by her work, Namafu Amutse felt immense joy, pride and humbleness, a reminder of why she is a visual artist. The creative’s work is centred on telling stories of black people in ways that feel honest and layered. Amutse is fascinated by the...
ONGWEDIVA – It was a night to remember at Truth House Entertainment here on Saturday, as South African hitmaker Basaka, best known for his chart-topping single ‘Waya Waya’ set the stage on fire with his electrifying performance. From the moment he stepped onto the stage, the crowd erupted in excitement, singing along to every lyric...