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Rundu artist shooting free music videos

3 months ago - 28 November 2018 | Art and Entertainment

In order to contribute to the growth of the Namibian music industry, a Rundu-based musician who owns a studio has pledged to shoot one music video for all artists, for free.Kongo Grey Mukava is an...

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Chika to release 'Oshihomo' soon

4 months ago - 31 October 2018 | Art and Entertainment

An Afro-pop artist from Oshakati, Immanuel Kamati, says he will soon release his second album following the success of his 2016 debut album.The new album is titled 'Oshihomo', which is the Oshiwambo word for 'thunder'.Kamati,...

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Revival of arts cooperative in the pipeline

5 months ago - 26 September 2018 | Art and Entertainment

The Ondangwa urban constituency is continuing with its efforts to revive the Ohandje Artists Cooperative Ltd, in their quest to create job opportunities.Constituency councillor Elia Irimari said the process is, however, being made difficult by...

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Making a living from art

5 months ago - 26 September 2018 | Art and Entertainment

Two College of the Arts (Cota) graduates have decided to set up an art selling business in their home town of Okahao in the Omusati Region, and also launch their very own arts institute.On a...

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Music museum in Omuthiya

1 year - 28 February 2018 | Art and Entertainment

Various stakeholders, including representatives from the education ministry, met this month in Omuthiya in the Oshikoto Region to deliberate on the establishment of music museum.A first of its kind for Namibia, the music museum is...

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Professionals in live music performances

1 year - 28 February 2018 | Art and Entertainment

Consisting of professionals from various fields, the Small Park Live Band is a popular music group and is in a high demand to perform mostly...

Li'l Joe works on his debut album

1 year - 31 January 2018 | Art and Entertainment

Based in Ongwediva, 24-year-old Joe Kalilo, known by his stage name Li'l Joe, is hard at work on his debut album which he plans to...

Nyangaz release 'Chessboard'

1 year - 31 January 2018 | Art and Entertainment

The Kwaito duo of Fikameni Hamunyela and Simon Shinyemba, who are known as The Nyangaz, have released their third album titled 'Chessboard' and say they...

Tuyeni launches her first fashion collection

1 year - 29 November 2017 | Art and Entertainment

A 21-year-old International University of Management (IUM) student this month successfully launched her fashion collection in Ondangwa.Tuyeni Kanime, who is based in Ongwediva, shared her...

Music industry will grow if musicians unite

1 year - 25 July 2017 | Art and Entertainment

A 28-year-old musician from Eenhana in the Ohangwena Region says in order for the Namibian music industry to grow, musicians need to be united to...

Boet to release ‘Mofuka’ soon

2 years ago - 25 January 2017 | Art and Entertainment

Following the success of his debut album ‘Unexpected Arrival’ in 2014, 24-year-old Jonas Mungungu, better known by his stage name Boet, says his second album...

Chika's house has rules

2 years ago - 28 September 2016 | Art and Entertainment

Immanuel Kamati, who released his debut album two months ago, is one of the upcoming artists trying to make it big in the music industry.The...

Amazonkies, Ongwediva's finest group

2 years ago - 31 August 2016 | Art and Entertainment

Known for their hit songs ‘Panga Style’, ‘Nangula’ and ‘Osembo’, the Ongwediva-based group of four Afro-pop and dancehall musicians popularly known as Amazonkies are a...

Art is about focus, time...

2 years ago - 01 July 2016 | Art and Entertainment

Being focused, making time for yourself and having a strong imagination is what determines a true artist, says 31-year-old Justus Shaanika, who makes a living...

A story of humble beginnings...

2 years ago - 01 July 2016 | Art and Entertainment

After struggling to survive in the streets of Ondangwa and Oshakati, 32-year-old John Gabriel decided to make a living from his talent for carpentry.In an...