Xtrazz, in collaboration with Sunny Boy, Exit and Bok-D, released aremix for a song called ‘Ostory yoye’, loosely translated as ‘your story.’ The songtalks about choices people make in theirlives. Xtrazz is a Namibian multi-cultural, Afrobeat, Afropop, house, kwait, anddancehall music group. The trio consists of Abel Liswani Nfwile ‘Cyrus’, HeroldMbajanda Hiiko ‘Bux’, and Padja-Ongudi...
Lack of opportunities, limited resources and cultural norms are some of the challenges stifling the pageantry in the Zambezi region. Despite these challenges, young pageant models are navigating through these to pursue their passion. Janine Simataa, the reigning Miss Zambezi Bream Festival and Cultural Expo, told VIBEZ! that there is a scarcity of pageant events...
When we talk about the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists, your ordinary media scholar rarely thinks of radio. It is always related to journalism in its traditional sense. That is most likely because the newspaper industry has done an incredible job at taking the lead in creating awareness and fighting to...
The National Arts Council of Namibia (NACN) has concluded its nationwide consultative tour to review the National Arts Fund, Act and draft supporting regulations. The tour, which covered the country’s 14 regions, began in July and was part of NACN’s efforts to improve arts funding in the country. The initiative was supported by the UNESCO-Aschberg...
Zebaldt Ngaruka Hot on the heels of his American trip, renowned musician Venaune Ben Kandukira, famously known as Big Ben, is set to perform in Gloucester, United Kingdom this weekend. Big Ben, who was initially booked to perform at a private wedding ceremony in Thames River on 3 August, got an unexpected invitation to also...
Let’s continue our monthly tradition of sharing a personal playlist of strictly Namibian music.As usual, evidently there is a need to add a disclaimer: The list that I share monthly is not a New Era list. It is not sanctioned by New Era or endorsed by the publication in any way. This list is not a...
August 1st§ was International Girlfriend Day. For those in romantic relationships, this day meant treating their girlfriends to flowers, making them feel extra special, and showering them with adoration. It was a day to go the extra mile to show appreciation and love. However, International Girlfriend Day also served another important purpose for many. It...
The Savanna So You Think You’re a Comedian competition was launched earlier this week in the capital, to crown the funniest comedian. The competition will be searching for Namibia’s next comedic star in Windhoek, Rundu, Swakopmund, Ongwediva, Tsumeb, Nkurenkuru, Mariental, Keetmanshoop, Walvis Bay, Katima Mulilo, Opuwo, Outapi and Eenhana. The winner will walk away with...