In the world of specialisation, classes and many other social groups, it is easy to be prone to group thinking and bubble syndrome. We find ourselves in exclusive communities, where everyone is agreeable and create an eco-chamber. Our lives become a reality and a manifestation of our adopted beliefs or simply those who have become...
It was a weekend of festivities as MultiChoice Namibia successfully concluded its first-ever film festival at the Franco Namibia Cultural Centre (FNCC) in Windhoek. The events included panel discussions by industry experts, local movie screenings and a showing of the Ombura behind-the-scenes documentary while the last day was centred around a family fun day. The...
Namibian music lovers are in for a treat this October as the Crazy Ties Big Band, a renowned 20-piece brass band from Germany, makes its way to the country. The band, known for its energetic performances and diverse repertoire, will be touring various cities, sharing their passion for swing, soul, funk, Latin, and rock music....
Windhoekers were treated to a fun-filled weekend. Cassidy Karon hosted a Night Under the Stars. On Saturday, the City of Windhoek hosted the Windhoek Spring Market, where small businesses showcased and sold their wares. At the same event, the Windhoek Agricultural and Livestock Show attracted several businesses. At the Sam Nujoma Stadium, excitement was palpable...
Don’t you miss the good old days when the radio industry used to poach talent from each other aggressively? The good old days when as a fan, you almost knew that your favourite radio presenter was bound to make a move to a bigger platform in the most dramatic fashion. Radio transfers back in the...
It is sometimes sad to see how we, as humans, engage in meaningless activities. We sometimes get caught up in the web of animosity which can take us as far as tearing each other down, being inciteful or even wishing harm to others. At face value, all these may seem like things that are perfectly...
Rapper Cassidy Karon is hosting an event at the Goethe Institute tonight, an hour-and-a-half of live music, running through his catalogue, but most importantly his upcoming album, My Ma Se Kind. Translated into English as My Mother’s Child, Cassidy says the event is a celebration of the old and the introduction of his new album,...
Renowned rapper La-Toya Mwoombola, widely recognised as Lioness, is making a strong return with the upcoming release of her single, ‘Pull Up’. The single which was released today serves as the second instalment from her third studio album, and is expected to herald a new chapter in her musical career. Celebrated for her vibrant sound...
NDINELAGO Emosho, an educator at Ekulo Senior Secondary School in the Oshikoto region, was crowned Miss Tourism Africa 2024 on Tuesday in Lagos, Nigeria. The beauty queen not only won the admiration of the judges and audience, but also received the Best National Costume accolade during the grand finale. She also walked away with a...
Heather Erdmann The National Theatre of Namibia (NTN) was packed to the rafters, with the young and old celebrating the Nam-Indonesian culture on Thursday evening. The show promised and met everyone’s expectations. Within the Land of the Brave, the audience was taken across the globe with song and dance by Indonesian artists and it was...