Truth is that we did not come into this world as empty shells and voids that need to be filled. We came here divinely prepared and ready, not only to explore and learn, but to express and gift this world with blessings it may not have seen before. So, when we find ourselves in conflict...
Monika Amunyela Afrozotics is a genre that lives in the pause before two people speak, a feeling that arrives before words. Created by Namibian artist Snazzy, Afrozotics is a sensual, intuitive fusion of sounds designed to be felt first and understood later. “It feels exotic, fresh, romantic, exclusive, and even luxurious,” Snazzy said. Afrozotics is...
With some of the articles I have written over the years, I have often received backlash from men who didn’t quite understand my full stance on the matters at hand. They particularly felt that I always portray them in a negative light. I would like to reiterate that I do not write to attack men....
Namibian musician David Shikalepo, popularly known as Exit Rockaz, has dismissed claims that he was recently arrested after a video circulated on social media. In the video, the musician is seen in the back of a police van, inebriated, exchanging words with the police. According to him, it is an old video of an incident...
Monika Amunyela Tsumeb’s creative scene was set alight as audiences were treated to a stage play, ‘End of the Month’, by Tsum Arts, depicting the everyday life in Namibia. Playwright and director Peter Linyondi described the evening as a positive development for local theatre, highlighting that the performance offered the audience humor, reflection, and relatable...
Trying to break through the entertainment world as an actor can be a daunting task. Thus, award-winning actor Adriano Visagie is hosting a four-part MultiChoice Spotlight masterclass series. This quarterly masterclass is designed to empower grassroots Namibian filmmakers with practical business and performance skills and to feature thematic areas that contribute to a cohåesive learning...
When you reach your late twenties, you will often hear the phrase, ‘Your parents also just did the best they could.’ At first, it might not make sense because you will wonder if the way you were raised was the best they could give. This means that, in most cases, you need to look past...
The Filmmakers Association of Namibia (FAN) has reaffirmed its commitment to regional development and decentralised growth of the Creative and Cultural Industries (CCI) following recent engagements in the Omaheke region. FAN Chairperson Byron Gerome Joseph was in Gobabis recently on a separate assignment, during which he also met with regional film practitioners and FAN representatives. ...
Monika Amunyela ‘The Girl’s Corner’ will officially be launched on Valentine’s Day, the day of love. This all-female social experience was created by women, for women, with the intention of reimagining what a night out can feel like. Rather than the usual loud, chaotic nightlife, the concept focuses on safety, emotional ease, and genuine connection....
If there is one thing modernity has achieved and mastered is deception. Words and assertions have gradually lost their meaning, and rhetoric is more celebrated than action. For decades, we have seen crowds enthusiastically clapping for beautifully crafted speeches only to get people emotionally uplifted while their livelihoods drown in filth. To add insult to...