The recent spat between Afrikaans rappers Ixa and DiChef has me convinced that we are a nation of hypocrites. I think at this point…we just need to own up and accept it. Listen, I’ve always said that I will have more respect for someone who owns up to their manure ways. That comes with a...
Former Miss Namibia 2021 Chelsi Shikongo is stepping into the spotlight once again, this time as a leading actress in new film “Home is Where the Money Is”. In the film, which is directed by renowned filmmaker Michael Pulse, Shikongo takes on the lead role. The former beauty queen portrays Lelani Davidson, a young...
Fitness enthusiast Nelson Mandela Sakaria firmly believes in consistency over intensity when keeping fit, adding that it is far more beneficial to go to boot camp or the gym consistently. Sakaria (28) is the founder of 24:7 Fitness, a boot camp based in Windhoek, and offers a personalised approach to keeping fit in a group...
It is a brand-new year, and everyone has great hope that a new year will come with new and better things. A new year represents renewal and turning a new page as well as purging debris from the bad vibes of the previous year. The natural feeling is that a new year means new resolutions,...
Namibian reality star Luis Munana is facing a wave of online scrutiny following the airing of the latest season of ‘Young, Famous & African’. The show, which follows the lives of high-profile African celebrities, has seen Munana embark on a very public journey of surrogacy, leaving viewers divided and questioning his motives. Munana openly discussed...
Namibian model Twiggy Simonee Ndaudonya has made the nation proud with her performance at the Miss Tourism World Global Finals 2024 in Shenzhen, Guangdong, China. Representing Visions Models Agency owned by Renata Hranova, Ndaudonya impressed the judges and pageant lovers, ultimately securing an 8th-place finish and a coveted spot in the Top 15 last Saturday...
Model Mmoloki Samoka (28) says representing Namibia in the Mister Supranational 2025 comes at an opportune time when he would use the platform to advocate adult literacy. The chemical engineering intern strongly believes that the runway can equally be used to educate, inform, entertain and highlight key issues in society – a venture he says...
The year is 2025, and here is silly old me… all positive and hopeful that this year, the creative industry will get the respect it deserves from Namibian society. Where comments like “Get a real job” or “Sorry, we do not have financial or housing schemes for creative freelancers,” will come to an end. Silly...
Philippe Talavera, the renowned director of the Ombetja Yehinga Organisation (OYO), has been making waves in the entertainment industry with his exceptional talent and creative vision. Known for his ability to transform everything he touches into gold, he has consistently delivered attractive and thought-provoking films that have garnered critical acclaim and audience appreciation. His filmography...
If I were to say that last year was easy, I would be subjecting myself to falsehood. As a contributing writer, focusing entirely on women’s issues, I have had the privilege of impacting the lives of many young women in Namibia. It has been a year of growth, challenge and immense reward writing for Mavutu...