Music group Patrick Mwashindange and Dion Auala known by their stage name PDK, who are not strangers to the music industry, won Bank Windhoek’s ‘For the Sake of Love’ remix competition, pocketing N$70 000.
The group took first prize, while runner-ups Panduleni Gideon, known as Miss Gideon and Kena Muhomba Cazzy took second and third places and won N$50 000 and N$30 000 respectively. The competition received 155 song entries, 126 video entries and 604 interest expressions.
Bank Windhoek officially announced the winners of its Brand Song Competition, launched as part of its nationwide brand campaign, “Is it possible to love a bank?” – a first-of-its-kind initiative in Namibia – on Wednesday.
Mwashindange told VIBEZ! PDK had been quiet for too long and was looking for a way to return to the limelight. “For one, this is a start. It gives us an opportunity to use the money to reinvest in a project we can do for our fans,” he said.
“This win means a lot to us. Being quiet for that long, then entering a competition and winning it, is huge. It shows that people are still hungry for PDK music. They want something; they want to dance and engage. We thank everyone who supported us.”
He added that the songwriting process came with its own challenges. “It was a struggle because we originally wrote the song in Oshiwambo with a bit of English, but later decided to go with the English version. We didn’t want to cater for just one group, we wanted the song to be inclusive.”
Mwashindange also highlighted the professionalism of the competition, noting that Bank Windhoek had strict rules they followed closely. “We appreciate the platform Bank Windhoek created for us as artists. It wasn’t just a marketing strategy, it allowed us to think deeply about how to write or remix a song with a message. It also taught us how to work within set boundaries.”
He commended the upcoming artists for their outstanding performances: “They did well, and it helps uplift the industry. Putting that much money into the arts uplifts the entire sector. We hope more banks and companies will come on board and appreciate Namibian music and content, it’s part of our journey and identity. We need to support each other.”
He offered advice to fellow creatives: “Opportunities like this are rare. When you get one, make sure you give it your best. One thing I’ve noticed is that people don’t like to read. Please, let’s read! If you are given something, pay attention to the details. Congratulations to all the artists, you guys did well.”
Addressing the artists, Bank Windhoek’s Executive Officer of Marketing and Corporate Communication Services, Jacquiline Pack, highlighted the importance of the creative economy.
“At Bank Windhoek, we recognize that the creative industry is not only entertainment but a driver of innovation, economic value, and cultural identity. As Namibia moves forward into the digital economy, the role of creatives becomes increasingly vital in content creation, digital marketing, and experience design,” she said.
She added that, in building a much-loved brand, one of the strategic imperatives is to create relevance through activating innovative storytelling and engagement. Finding new ways to connect where it matters the most and bringing the community along the journey.
“This music competition reflects our commitment to celebrating and amplifying Namibian voices while creating meaningful engagement between our brand and the communities we serve,” she added.
Launched in March 2025, the Bank Windhoek Brand Song Remix Competition invited artists to remix “For the Sake of Love”, a song produced by celebrated Namibian music producer Ponti Dikuua. Entries were released on 21 March 2025, aligning with Namibia’s Independence Day.