Somaya Stockenstroom Tributes from politicians, including the Presidency, to radio DJs and other celebrities, have poured in since the radio jock’s untimely passing on Monday. In a statement, the radio station, where Mabena hosted the POWER Breakfast, said the memorial and funeral services will be streamed live on their website www.power.co.za, Facebook POWER 98.7, Twitter...
One of the conversations that keeps floating around the industry is … we need to give upcomings a chance. Fair enough. However what I hate about these conversations is that no one ever tells these upcomings the brutal truth. Everyone is always so nice and polite around these upcomings. The brutal truth is … ain’t...
Foibe Shahepa Hannah Nangula is already a master of facial adorn with a line of foundation creams and mink lashes but is now set to up the game with a brow pencil. Hannah recently released the brow pencil adding to her make-up line of products produced with the Namibian woman in mind. Available for purchase...
June Shimuoshili Despite plans to set in motion the second season of Visible Talent Show, some of the winners from last year are still to receive their payments. Spearheaded by veteran musician Tate Buti with judges including versatile musicians Top Cheri and Dion from PDK, Visible Talent had a whirlwind launch allowing Namibian creatives to...
The National Arts Council of Namibia (NACN), Arts and Culture Covid-19 Relief Fund has approved the payout for the first round of applications for the cultural and creative industry totalling N$302 000. The Arts and Culture Covid-1 Relief Fund of the NACN, with the support of the Ministry of Education, Arts, and Culture, is a...
Aimed to promote upcoming and unrecognised artists, Hasai Youth Music Awards (HAYMAs) recently announced the nominees for the Music awards. The event, which is set to take place virtually in October, is the first of its kind. It seeks to uplift upcoming artists and be competitive, strengthening their foothold in the Namibian music fraternity and...
He designed and created a glove that will aid artists or rappers with a new medium of experiencing and expressing themselves in a different way, and to instil a sense of modernity to motivate them to start being more creative when it comes to incorporating technology in their work. The PhD holder in Designing Pro-Social...
‘Die Eintlike Vibe’, a show dedicated to engage artists, getting deeper into conversation with them through their creative processes, and finding out what inspires them and touch into their personal lives, is back for the second season. The show, this time around and as per norm, promises an exhilarating season that features exciting new interviews...
Trafficked Stolen, beaten Sold for money Enduring the unspeakable Living in the shadows Unseen and used I am always on the move My body and spirit are broken I do what I am told There are many of us Yet, I am alone I breathe fear, there is no comfort. My hands reach to the...
Conscious rapper Maniak, also known as Tukondjeni Iita, hails from Damara location and has a unique way of creating awareness and imparting knowledge through his music. A member of 061Music since 2014, he started carving his own identity by releasing some solo material recently. Entertainment Now! caught up with the rhyme spitter to find out why it...