Monika Amunyela Zambezi’s Finest, a four-member dance group comprising Simbuwa Mwala, Simbuwa Macleod, Kalundu Maani and Sameko Tysen, has captured attention after qualifying for the finals of the PstBet Windhoek Annual Cultural Festival in first place. Despite their achievement, the group now faces a major hurdle: they cannot afford transport, accommodation, or food to travel...
Namibian fashion entrepreneur and founder of L3kker.com, Geveve Krohne, commonly known as Viva, is making strides globally. The fashion brand, commonly known for its streetwear, has now moved into manufacturing, producing uniforms for end clients. “I watched schools struggle every year to find money for new uniforms. I watched parents stress over the cost. I...
Dalene Kooper KEETMANSHOOP – Keetmanshoop based YouTuber and TikTok sensation Bernhardt Jantze has crafted a name for himself on social media, captivating fans with comedic videos titled ‘Tsekorobe Nama //gaûs’, meaning ‘Daily Nama Household’, which portray the family dynamics and everyday lives of a Nama family. “When I got my iPhone 11, I knew I...
WALVIS BAY – Walvis Bay’s own singer-songwriter, Salvador Mouers, cemented his place in the entertainment industry with the launch of his extended play (EP), Binne, during a live performance in Walvis Bay recently. His music is rooted in faith, family and personal storytelling. He previously performed in groups such as Contagious Africa and Brazze vani...
Award-winning Namibian film Speel Aan (Play On) is earning recognition for its powerful portrayal of tragedy, depression, and redemption, following its success at the Namibia Film and Theatre Awards (NFTA). The story follows Peter Cloete, a successful high school soccer coach whose life is shattered by a tragic accident following a major victory. After serving...
Abraham Mwanyekange Namibian action film actor Jonas Kaulinge is set to release a new movie soon, marking another step in his growing career in the film industry. Kaulinge rose to prominence after appearing in the Hollywood production ’10 000 BC’, a breakthrough that introduced him to international audiences and positioned him among emerging Namibian talents...
Monika Amunyela A love perfectly timed, a final plea, and one defining moment. That is the emotional sense of Yeezir’s latest release, ‘Perfect Timing’, a track the artist describes as both deeply personal and universally relatable. Yeezir says he was chasing a very specific feeling while speaking on the inspiration behind the song, “I was...
Before we build Namibia’s creative economy, we must first understand the people we are building it for Picture a young woman in Katutura. It is early morning, still cool. She is charging camera batteries on a power strip beside her bed, checking the light through her window, mentally rehearsing the shots she needs before her...
Mother’s Day is approaching, and I am not even halfway through my flower dedication to mothers. My thoughts around women, especially those in mothering roles, not having rest have not changed either. This week, however, my focus has shifted. It is no longer about small, everyday frustrations like my younger brother constantly asking where his...
As much as we talk about unemployment in our country, it is easier to talk about it when one focuses only on numbers and percentages. It, however, hits different when one actually bears witness to the situation on the ground, and it can make one’s heart sink. Behind those numbers are real people with not...