Namibian model Twiggy Simonee Ndaudonya has made the nation proud with her performance at the Miss Tourism World Global Finals 2024 in Shenzhen, Guangdong, China. Representing Visions Models Agency owned by Renata Hranova, Ndaudonya impressed the judges and pageant lovers, ultimately securing an 8th-place finish and a coveted spot in the Top 15 last Saturday...
Model Mmoloki Samoka (28) says representing Namibia in the Mister Supranational 2025 comes at an opportune time when he would use the platform to advocate adult literacy. The chemical engineering intern strongly believes that the runway can equally be used to educate, inform, entertain and highlight key issues in society – a venture he says...
The year is 2025, and here is silly old me… all positive and hopeful that this year, the creative industry will get the respect it deserves from Namibian society. Where comments like “Get a real job” or “Sorry, we do not have financial or housing schemes for creative freelancers,” will come to an end. Silly...
Philippe Talavera, the renowned director of the Ombetja Yehinga Organisation (OYO), has been making waves in the entertainment industry with his exceptional talent and creative vision. Known for his ability to transform everything he touches into gold, he has consistently delivered attractive and thought-provoking films that have garnered critical acclaim and audience appreciation. His filmography...
If I were to say that last year was easy, I would be subjecting myself to falsehood. As a contributing writer, focusing entirely on women’s issues, I have had the privilege of impacting the lives of many young women in Namibia. It has been a year of growth, challenge and immense reward writing for Mavutu...
As the digital era continues to shape the music industry, questions surrounding the authenticity of social media views have become a hot topic among Namibian artists. With platforms like Facebook, YouTube, Tik Tok and Instagram offering artists exposure, many people wonder if these views are the result of organic growth, or are artists purchasing views...
I think we can all agree that 2024 was dramatic AF! I have a theory as to why 2024 was so dramatic. My theory is simple… Katt Williams! Since Club Shay Shay dropped that podcast with Katt Williams in January…it’s been a mess. It’s almost as if everybody in the industry just said “f**k it…let’s...
AFTER years of building a successful career as part of the iconic group PDK, one of the members, Kamtonyo Andreas (the K in PDK) is set to release his debut solo album, ‘Ngawo-Ngawo’. The album, which features 20 tracks, showcases his growth as an artist and his evolution from being a group member to a...
SWAKOPMUND – The National Youth Service (NYS) Brass Band, led by Drum Major Alex Nakatana, delivered a stunning performance at the Africa Netball Cup 2024 at the MTC Dome on 7 December. The band, fresh from their recent graduation, played a central role in the event, performing national anthems and showcasing their musical talent. Their...
If there is no other indicator of how today’s life is completely inverted, then the festive season is the one. The festive season is one of the times, if not the only one of the year, when human consciousness is at its peak. It is where humanity is found vibrating at its highest frequency, especially...