The management of Ongoro Nomundu Concert Group (OCG) attributed its more than two decades of existence in the Oviritje music industry to endurance, discipline and commitment. Manager Sello Kaunata Marenga said the group had and still has young, energetic and dedicated creatives who love the genre and will continue to occupy space in the genre....
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Beauty queens beyond the crown …Where are some of Namibia’s former Miss Namibia now?
The glittering crown, the global stage, the whirlwind of media attention, the Miss Universe journey is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. But what happens after the spotlight fades and the cameras stop rolling? Where do Namibia’s former Miss Universes go? Many continue to use their platform to make a difference where as others try to get on...
Making music with a purpose
African Vocals (AV), a choral group from Swakopmund is excited about their upcoming tour in Germany, which will see them present beautiful stories about Namibia and further draw interest for many people to come for a visit. This is not their first rodeo, last year, the group toured Germany for seven weeks where they had...
A celebration of faith, music and empowerment
Victory Fest, Namibia’s premier Urban Gospel Music Festival, will return this year with an inspiring mission. Founded by Leopold Vatilifa known as Dee’A and Franklin Shitaleni AKA North Side Robbie, Victory Fest has been a beacon of hope, creativity and unity since its inception in 2018. After a hiatus in 2020 due to the global...
Paying tribute to fallen hero through art
The College of the Arts (COTA) on Wednesday paid tribute to the late Founding President of Namibia, Sam Shafiishuna Nujoma by showcasing 17 artworks through an exhibition. One of the creatives, Petrus Shiimi (34), said his artwork, a hardboard sculpture of the late founding president, took him about seven days to make. ™I started making...
A social media dose … the pressure of maintaining status
Kavetja Ngaizuvare Social media has become an undeniable part of our daily lives. It connects, entertains, and informs us, but beneath the polished filters and seemingly perfect lives, a much deeper reality lies. The pressure to maintain a perfect version of life online has created unrealistic expectations, leading to anxiety, self-doubt, and comparison. At the...
NTN encourages choirs to enter as audition deadline moves
The National Theatre of Namibia (NTN) has extended the audition deadline for its inaugural Blended Voices – A Namibian Choral Celebration competition, giving choirs across the country more time to submit their entries. The new deadline is 26 February 2025, extended to encourage broader participation. The competition, scheduled for 26 April 2025, aims to celebrate...
Under-appreciated artists question performing for mahala
Several artists have questioned why they are requested to perform pro bono in honour of late Founding President Sam Nujoma when most of them barely make enough to put bread on the table. They have since come out guns blazing, shunning the organisers of the late Founding President Sam Nujoma Concert requesting artists to perform...
Industry Loop with NSK – Power of arts
Arts is defined as the expression or application of human creative skill and imagination, typically in a visual form such as painting or sculpture, producing works to be appreciated primarily for their beauty or emotional power. Furthermore… the arts have various branches of creative activity such as painting, music, literature and dance. Music is what...
Uncommon sense – Mental health – a cultural and spiritual concern
There is no doubt that mental health significance is equivalent to all other health aspects of human health. In fact, it is even an understatement to say that mental health is the core of all other health aspects of human health. The function of every human cell absolutely depends on the mental state of its...