Close friends and music enthusiasts will remember the late Allain Villet (37), popularly known as AliThatDude as a musical brother, an outright genius who left a huge dent in the Namibian music industry. Kamaaizemi Hoveka also known as KP Illest remembers creating projects and being unable to continue without AliThatDude’s magical touch. “Ali was musically...
One of Namibia’s most sought-after pianists Waldo Bosbreker Xoagub is on a mission to give back to the community by offering private master classes to aspiring keyboard players. With over 25 years of experience, Xoagub, who is currently pursuing a Diploma in Jazz and Popular Music Studies, said he is entirely self-taught when it comes...
Local makeup artist and fashion designer Hannah Nangula is taking her brand to the next level with the launch of a fragrance line. This new venture marks an expansion for Nangula, who has already made a name for herself in the Namibian beauty and fashion scene. She shared that the inspiration for her fragrance line...
Multi-faceted artist and model Charmy ‘Kurzca’ Kurz was bullied as a child until the ninth grade for her weight, and that ultimately dimmed her light, growing up. The artist also endured other forms of bullying until she reached a point of seeking help two years ago. The music creator recently became the centre of attention...
The weekend saw the inauguration of the MTC Maris Cup at the Dr Hage Geingob Stadium. It was a thrilling blend of sport and entertainment. The event kicked off with a vibrant musical performance, featuring renowned artists like Pride, Ann Singer and The Tswazis. Specially composed for the occasion, the ‘MTC Maris Cup Anthem’ set...
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...