Namibian reggae pioneer Steven Hanana will be honoured by members of the Omuthiya community and a few staff from the Ministry of Information, Communications and Technology (MICT) Oshikoto region ahead of his 56th birthday on 12 December. Hanana, a veteran of the liberation struggle and one of the country’s most influential reggae artists, has left...
So often we hear about legacy. We hear a lot of talk about how we would like to be remembered. As important as this may be, sadly, it is often only attached to the thought of the afterlife. It seems as if we are invisible and go through this life without repercussions or rewards for...
These past few days, I have been reading a lot of articles about how to exist in this fast-paced world, which has been completely swallowed by the internet. We are living in a time were everything feels urgent, loud, and immediate, even our healing. One article that stood out for me was the one that...
Monika Amunyela Namibian gospel artist Leopold “Dee’A” Vatilifa recently released “Pain and Glory”, a project he describes as an honest reflection of who he is today. Since its debut, the album has quickly drawn attention for its emotional depth, contemporary gospel sound, and striking vulnerability. For Vatilifa, the album is not just a collection of...
Monika Amunyela The Ombetja Yehinga Organisation (OYO) officially launched its 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign for 2025 in Okahandja, bringing creativity, awareness and mobile health services directly into the community. The initiative is supported by the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany and Orange Babies. It aims to educate Namibians while...
Last time, I wrote about friendships that help us navigate life and their different phases. I must say, the way many people received it reminded me that there are still communities of people who are fully willing to carry each other – friends who show up, friends who hold space, friends who do not scatter...
Monika Amunyela Ludwig Nakale, better known as Shot by Pitori, a seasoned photographer, hails from Ondangwa in northern Namibia. His upbringing in Namibia’s towns and streets influenced his creative journey. “I grew up surrounded by real people, real struggle real beauty and that reality reflects in every frame I capture,” he shared. Nakale said this...
The MTC Namibia Content Creator Awards return for their second edition tomorrow. Organisers say preparations for tomorrow’s event in Windhoek are going smoothly, and they are putting the finishing touches to ensure it is even more memorable for both content creators and the audience. The MTC Namibia Content Creator Awards 2025 brings together creators, brands...
We often hear of people claiming that the earth has entered a new era – the age of the Aquarius. The claims are that, in this age and era, all that has been done in the dark and behind closed doors shall gradually and eventually be revealed. Some of us may have seen it as...
Monika Amunyela The National Art Gallery of Namibia (NAGN) opened its doors to the University of Namibia’s Visual Art Department graduates who exhibited art work that celebrates history and personal experiences. Opening the exhibition, Beau-Ann Ferris, the marketing and communication manager at NAGN highlighted the emotional depth behind the work on display, “the works you...