The National Theatre of Namibia (NTN) has extended the audition deadline for its inaugural Blended Voices – A Namibian Choral Celebration competition, giving choirs across the country more time to submit their entries. The new deadline is 26 February 2025, extended to encourage broader participation. The competition, scheduled for 26 April 2025, aims to celebrate...
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Under-appreciated artists question performing for mahala
Several artists have questioned why they are requested to perform pro bono in honour of late Founding President Sam Nujoma when most of them barely make enough to put bread on the table. They have since come out guns blazing, shunning the organisers of the late Founding President Sam Nujoma Concert requesting artists to perform...
Industry Loop with NSK – Power of arts
Arts is defined as the expression or application of human creative skill and imagination, typically in a visual form such as painting or sculpture, producing works to be appreciated primarily for their beauty or emotional power. Furthermore… the arts have various branches of creative activity such as painting, music, literature and dance. Music is what...
Uncommon sense – Mental health – a cultural and spiritual concern
There is no doubt that mental health significance is equivalent to all other health aspects of human health. In fact, it is even an understatement to say that mental health is the core of all other health aspects of human health. The function of every human cell absolutely depends on the mental state of its...
Poem – You conquered! Tribute to Dr. Samuel Shafiishuna Daniel Nujoma
Ndafetwa Ndinelao Haimbodi 12 May 1929 welcomed a Namibian revolutionary Etunda village of Ongandjera welcomed an anti-apartheid activist Kuku Kondombolo and tate Nujoma welcomed a Namibian father of the nation A Lion roared A leader was born From a peasant family, a vision brightened A Namibian’s lead to light was born A beacon shone so...
Nujoma inspired us to fight war through music
Lahja Nashuuta Ueshitile Banana Shekupe, a former liberation fighter and founder of the Ndilimani Cultural Troupe, said he will always cherish late Founding President Sam Nujoma for his instrumental role in creating the group. Shekupe revealed that it was Nujoma who purchased the first set of musical instruments that helped establish the musical group. The...
Ngandu TV lauded for boosting artists
Afro-pop and RnB sensation Tekla Iita, better known by her stage name Teqla, expressed a passionate belief that the future of Namibian artists depends on creating more platforms where they can freely showcase their creativity. With a demand for diverse and authentic musical expressions, Teqla’s vision for an industry where talent is truly exposed and...
Krohne takes L3kker flavour to the US
Launched on 19 August 2022, L3kker.com is a clothing brand born from a desire to uplift communities and amplify voices often unheard. It was founded by Namibian entrepreneur Geveve Krohne and has deep roots in Keetmanshoop. Simply put, the brand embodies resilience and creativity. Krohne, who is currently based in Chicago in the United States...
Industry Loop – Stay off the stage
The weird tendency of people jumping on stage while the master of ceremony (MC) or artist is seeing out their duties is something I’ve been meaning to discuss on #IndustryLoop. At live shows, what often happens is revellers get a bit too excited…and as a result, they end up on stage to either dance or...
Artists pay homage to Nujoma
The passing of Namibia’s first president, Sam Nujoma, has plundered the nation into mourning. Despite the loss of the country’s liberation icon, local artists such as Big Ben, Ally Tobias and Samuel Shines have opted to celebrate Nujoma’s stoic legacy through music. The artists have released songs capturing the essence of Nujoma’s legacy, courage, vision,...