Hilma Nalupe Namibian fashion soared to new heights recently as local designer Melisa Poulton, founder and creative director of House of Poulton, became the first Namibian to present her collection at Paris Fashion Week. Her participation was made possible by the support of O&L Leisure, which sponsored her travel and worked with her to showcase...
The late Namibian reggae legend, Ras Sheehama, has been honoured in a new documentary titled ‘Ras Sheehama: The Man. The Music’. The film, created by creative director Onthilia Tutu Mugoba, celebrates Sheehama’s life, music, and legacy that shaped Namibia’s music scene for more than 30 years. Ras Sheehama died on 5 September this year, leaving...
What did we expect? After removing everything that has fundamentally been our moral compass for years from our curriculum, we are now blaming everything else for the mental health crisis, except ourselves. If we are doing away with something this significant, something equally strong should replace it. A nation without an inherent moral foundation is...
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...