Esther Beukes is no stranger to the Namibian film industry, and her recent appointment as chairperson of the Namibia Film Commission (NFC) marks a significant milestone in her journey. As a filmmaker, storyteller and advocate for the creative sector, she has always been deeply invested in the growth and development of Namibian cinema. Launching her...
One of the most beautiful things about life in general is its mystery. Even when we may tend to think we have done and seen it all, the next morning may bring us a surprise. Again, even after that, our limited human condition may make us conclude that this one event is the surprise of...
Luvy Monyai, a talented songstress, began her musical career in 2011 with her album, titled ‘Grateful’. She participated in the Nama Awards and had three music videos broadcast. Prior to entering the music industry, Monyai managed a recording studio, named ‘Lash Attraction’. In a recent interview on NSK’s Industry Loop podcast, she candidly shared that...
Kavetja Ngaizuvare In the vibrant world of fashion and beauty, young entrepreneurs have transformed personal passion into thriving businesses, defying expectations, embracing challenges and inspiring their communities with every step they take. Their journeys are marked by passion and a fearless drive to ask themselves ‘how far would you go to chase your dreams?’ Mac...
Our times now remind me of my first article for this column, Taking Up Space. In that piece, I reflected on Zozibini Tunzi’s powerful answer at Miss Universe 2019, in which she urged young girls to claim their rightful place in the world. Six years later, I return to this theme, but this time, I...
The Satoka Multicultural Group is all about bringing people together through the joy of dance and cultural sharing. Founded in Windhoek in 2023, the group hopes to unite individuals from various backgrounds with a shared passion for dance, music, and storytelling. The vibrant group is dedicated to promoting creativity and harmony while challenging tribalism, encouraging...
As a creative practitioner…it was unbelievably refreshing to hear and read about the governing party Swapo and its candidate….now President Dr Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah consciously included the arts and creative industries in their manifesto. This is probably the one time in all of the election cycles since independence that the governing party, along with its elected representatives, has placed so much...
Three Namibian films – ‘Lukas’ by Phillipe Talavera; ‘Skeleton Coast’ by Mondjila Studios and the ‘Walvis Tale’ by Tim Hubschile – have been nominated for the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards in Nigeria. The nominations demonstrate Namibia’s commitment to growing the film industry, and sharing Namibian stories with the continent. Director of ‘Lukas’, Talavera said...
Singer and songwriter Alta Ouses is making waves beyond borders. She started her singing journey at a young age, releasing her first single in 2015. Her professional career officially took off in 2018 in Namibia, where she began to shine on the local music scene. Over the years, she has collaborated with talented artists across...
Multidisciplinary artist Mark Mushiva produced ‘Turbo Summation’ in late 2024, a conceptual hip hop album featuring 14 tracks, a music film, a manifesto and a prototype of a wearable electronic hip hop instrument fashioned out of a data glove. ‘Turbo Summation’, written around the themes of cyberpunk, afro-accelerationism and urban subculture, aims to enunciate and...