On Saturday, the Old Brewers Courtyard changed into a haven of laughter as the Savanna Namibia Comedy Festival made its debut. The event, a celebration of local comedy talent and international humour, delivered a night of pure entertainment. The organisers announced the names of the top four comedians nominated for the awards: Cara the Great,...
Local musician and former TKB artist Bones Yamukongo, a Kavango native with a Herero heritage, has released an album titled ‘Not Perfect.’ Yamukongo, who has been creating music since 2009 but came into the public eye in 2012, says he embraces the freedom and challenges of being a solo artist after leaving his crew TKB...
With more than two decades of experience in the industry, Oteya has established herself as a pioneering figure in Namibian music. She began her career in the early 2000s as a member of the acclaimed R&B duo Gal Level, gaining international recognition through nominations at prestigious events such as the MTV Base Awards, Channel O...
Alexander ‘DJ Siya’ Sikalumbu launched his album ‘Ntuse’, meaning “help,” on Saturday night at The Loft in Windhoek. The album, consisting of 14 tracks, features collaborations with artists from various countries. The launch took place during Zambezi Night, a tradition conceived by DJ Siya 12 years ago. This annual event showcases a vibrant fusion of...
The riveting Drag Night Namibia is back with a Halloween extravaganza feel to it at the Village Garden in Windhoek tonight. This time around, the organisation is processing all the horrors that the LGBTQIA+ and ALLY communities in Namibia go through. “The community is using this theme to process the real horrors of our everyday...
The return of artefacts to their countries of origin is not just an act of repatriation, but an opportunity for healing and reconnecting with cultural roots, said Tuuda Haitula, the museum development officer at the Museums Association of Namibia. He added that museums in Namibia and elsewhere should be prepared to safeguard these returned items,...
In some societies and communities, it is culturally taboo to have a conversation about death, and often when people do, it is just in general terms. There has always been a mysterious sense of position and temperature adopted when it comes to this subject. It remains such a tough mental route to take because, in most cases, it always ends up either in moments of overwhelming...
Africa’s own Black Barbie, Miss Earth Namibia Albertina Haimbala, who was crowned first runner-up at Miss Namibia 2023, is in the Philippines to participate in Miss Earth 2024 on 9 November. The 24-year-old will compete for the coveted title against about 76 other delegates from around the world. CEO of the Miss Namibia Organisation Umbi...
A fun run/walk organised by social media influencer and nurse Mathew Shembonde aims to give back to the community by donating all the proceeds to Ebenezer Soup Kitchen in Windhoek’s Havana settlement. The run will start at Daan Viljoen roadblock in Windhoek this Saturday at 06h00. Shembonde told New Era Online that the Health for...
After being in the creative space for eight years, Namibian printmaker and sculptor Elisia Nghidishange is still passionate about art, a craft she has no desire to let go of, redefining herself through her latest solo project House of Connection. Launched by the National Art Gallery of Namibia and StArt Art Gallery, this latest body...