The weird tendency of people jumping on stage while the master of ceremony (MC) or artist is seeing out their duties is something I’ve been meaning to discuss on #IndustryLoop. At live shows, what often happens is revellers get a bit too excited…and as a result, they end up on stage to either dance or...
The passing of Namibia’s first president, Sam Nujoma, has plundered the nation into mourning. Despite the loss of the country’s liberation icon, local artists such as Big Ben, Ally Tobias and Samuel Shines have opted to celebrate Nujoma’s stoic legacy through music. The artists have released songs capturing the essence of Nujoma’s legacy, courage, vision,...
As Namibia continues to mourn the loss of its first president and Founding Father Sam Shafiishuna Nujoma, Miss Universe 1992 Michelle McLean has opened up about her long-standing partnership with the late leader, sharing heartfelt memories of their work over the years. McLean, who became Namibia’s global ambassador when she won that crown, went on...
As Namibia mourns the passing of its founding father, Samuel Nujoma, the nation’s creative industry reflects on the lasting impact his leadership had on the arts in the country. The passing of Nujoma, who served as the country’s first president, has left a void in the hearts of many, including those in the vibrant and...
#IndustryLoop is a concept I gave birth to during my early days at Unam Radio. The original idea was to have a segment featuring an ordinary citizen who happens to love music to rate new Namibian Hip Hop songs with brutal honesty. The ordinary citizen at the time was Dr Francis. The segment caught instant...
Local filmmaker Nahenda Matheus believes that one obstacle to the boom of the Namibian film industry is the lack of access to production. Based on her research, potential filmmakers do not know where and how to access the material. The multi-media journalist said that based on enquiries through TikTok, people said they do not know...
The Namibian Society of Composers and Authors of Music (Nascam) is pleading with its members to ensure they have bank accounts to ensure a smooth payment system. The organisation’s CEO, Albert Nicanor, said they have signed up with the newly-launched MTC Maris system, a flexible and cost-effective solution for paying MTC-registered and active users. This will...
The arts industry is a multi-billion-dollar industry globally. However, in Namibia , despite creatives putting in hours of hard work, they do not translate into strong revenue and appreciation. This diverse sector includes film, music, visual arts, literature and performing arts. Namibian local producer Ben Hangero said the arts industry in Namibia is in a...
This weekend saw a hype of activities in the capital, including Miss Petite, Mister and Miss Supranational Namibia, being crowned on Saturday at Protea and Hilton hotels, respectively. Miss Petite Global Namibia Josephine Shaapopi said this is not just a dream come true, but a reflection of her dedication. “This is resilience and perseverance. Going...
As humans, we seem to discriminate when it comes to pain or difficulty. There are some difficulties that we seemingly and easily accept and willingly endure because the outcome is desirable. We can endure long periods and sleepless nights of studying to get a qualification. This, sometimes we are willing to do even in harsh...