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The arts industry is a multi-billion-dollar industry globally. However, in Namibia , despite creatives putting in hours of hard work, they do not translate into strong revenue and appreciation. This diverse sector includes film, music, visual arts, literature and performing arts. Namibian local producer Ben Hangero said the arts industry in Namibia is in a...
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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...