Google teaches us that a one-man show refers to a performance by a single creative practitioner (actor, musician, etc). Basically, it refers to exhibiting or showcasing the work of a single artist. One – not two or three – one artist. So, why do we, in Namibia, have a one-man show with a hundred people...
After a missed opportunity in 2024 due to financial constraints, Namibian fashion designer Mellisa Poulton is set to fulfil her long-held dream of showcasing her collection at Paris Fashion Week later this year through support from the National Arts Council of Namibia (NACN). Poulton, known for her stunning fashion collections, was recently announced as one...
Zebaldt Ngaruka OKAJOMBO – Miss Namibia semi-finalist Jessica Jaama Katjiteo, through her Foundation called Jessica High Five, donated stationery worth N$ 30 000 to schools and kindergartens in the Omaheke region’s Epukiro constituency recently. The 26-year-old beauty contestant also gave sanitary pads, babies’ powdered milk, nappies, wipes, milk bottles and adult nappies worth N$7 000...
It takes a lot of emotional courage and a sad hard look at life to see it all for what it truly is. A mere constructed and co-opted way of life, and not even one bit of it is natural any longer. I t seems like living in a dream that has no end, yet...
After almost a decade featuring on our television screens, Nina Katangana is offering a comprehensive guide to mastering skills for effective communication, whether you are on television, YouTube, or any other platform. Her new e-book titled ‘The Art of Influence: A Masterclass in TV and Digital Presenting’ draws from nearly 20 years of experience in...
OSHAKATI – The Oshakati Town Council has announced the launch of the Miss Womalenga Beauty Pageant. The groundbreaking event is set to take place on 31 May as part of the Totem Expo event. The event, which is the first of its kind, aims to celebrate and honour mature Namibian women, giving them a platform...
The National Arts Council of Namibia (NACN) has announced the successful recipients of its 2025 Cycle One grant disbursement. The have awarded a total of N$330 733.34 to 12 artists and cultural practitioners across the country. In a continued celebration of arts as a force for transformation and national development, the NACN’s 2024/25 Grant Period...
Namibian creative practitioners seemingly still do not understand the power of a podcast feature. Since turning this column into a podcast, I’ve been turned down by so many creative practitioners. There’s this weird stigma and fear that comes with coming on to a podcast. I call it weird because the business of podcasts is literally...
Heather Erdmann REHOBOTH – A town where culture, heritage and tradition run deep and dreams often get overlooked, Amor McNab (40), a single mother of two, did the impossible and the extraordinary. Within three weeks, this woman showed what it means to dream of a stage and make it a reality. The young mother, born...
It is true, there is a great mental health crisis. The funny thing is that there is not necessarily anything new under the sun about it. It is just that, long before it came to the fore, it was not seen as a big deal. Some people may have been experiencing as well as exhibiting...