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...
OSHAKATI – Every morning, in the small village of Ompunda, Okaku Constituency, young Magnaem Ndeshipanda Mvula listened eagerly to Oshiwambo Radio – now known as NBC Kati FM, entranced by the sounds of news, music and voices that carried far beyond her home. As others switched off their radios, concerned about battery life or uninterested...
This week has witnessed something unusual. It has seen not only a glimmer of light into the future but has probably shed light on a quiet national thirst. A thirst, not only for change, but for a renewal. This must, however, be credited to a question raised by a member of parliament on whether our...
Zebaldt Ngaruka GOBABIS – A Cattle Cultural Festival held under the auspices of Epukiro Cattle Museum in Omaheke region’s Epukiro constituency over the weekend, was described as a success. The festival was held as part of the Namibian Heritage Week, which was celebrated nationwide from 15 to 21 September 2025. This year’s celebration was themed...
Content creation is becoming a popular career path worldwide, and Namibia is no exception. From TikTok videos to YouTube tutorials, young Namibians are using social media to share their talents, educate others, and even promote local businesses. Content creation is no longer just a hobby; it is a career. Around the globe, creators are earning...