Zebaldt Ngaruka The Opuwo Youth Choir maintains its strong performance at the Africa Asia Pacific Choir Games, securing two medals at the competition in Port Louis, Mauritius. About 53 choirs from 14 countries are participating in this prestigious global event. The African Asia Pacific Choir Games started on 27 September and will conclude on Sunday....
In recent weeks, Namibia’s creative sector has been buzzing with the announcement of a call for Expressions of Interest to establish a Namibia Film & Creative City. The idea of purpose-built studios, sound stages and creative hubs is compelling. For many, it feels like the long-overdue recognition that our industry deserves. But amid the excitement,...
Monika Amunyela The Acappella Music Festival Namibia will host its second season tomorrow at Eros Primary School. Founded in 2023, the festival has rapidly evolved from an idea into what organisers describe as a movement with a mission. The festival starts at 17h00 and will be held under the theme ‘Transformative Power of Music’. “We...
What makes President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah’s African attire truly distinctive is how it effortlessly combines cultural authenticity with the seriousness of her leadership role. Unlike many who wear traditional clothing only for ceremonies, the President incorporates her heritage into her daily formal wardrobe, making it an essential part of her public image. This genuine expression of...
Namibian artists will have to wait a bit longer for their moment to shine and be celebrated on the big stage, as the highly anticipated Namibian Annual Music Awards (NAMAs) return only next year. Deputy Minister of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sport, Arts and Culture Dino Ballotti assured the nation that plans are in motion to...
Local musician Jericho Gawanab and events master of ceremonies (MC) Denzel //Naobeb, known as NSK, have been removed from the lineup of Childline/Lifeline Namibia’s 45th anniversary celebration due to a dispute. NSK informed the organisers that he will not share the stage with Jericho. In a letter sent to Jericho, the organisers said that NSK,...
Alexander Sikalumbu, popularly known as DJ Siya, is once again set to host the Zambezi Night, which made a return last year after a three-year hiatus. This year, the event will take place on 1 November 2025, at The Loft in Windhoek. Siya told VIBEZ! that last year we had a successful one, so this...
Pinehas Pinehas Albert Nicanor, the Chief Executive Officer of Nascam, had a discussion with Onesmus Joseph, the Intellectual Property Enforcement and Frameworks Manager at Bipa. Nascam (Namibian Society of Composers and Authors of Music) is a registered Collective Management Organisation (CMO) responsible for registering music creators and issuing licences to individuals, businesses, broadcasters, and events...
There’s this idea that a lot of men believe, especially in Namibia. They have someone they do not like; that one friend, usually the one they’re not trying to talk to, is always “blocking” them from getting close to a woman. Some even say she’s jealous or that she “wants attention.” But the truth is...
Monika Amunyela Karishma Isaacs’ creative journey began long before she entered the world of fashion. Initially pursuing music, she discovered that her artistic drive extended beyond music. This was when she entered the fashion industry. “I didn’t know I could love a profession so much,” she said. Growing up in Namibia shaped her perspective, influencing...