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German big band to jazz it up in Namibia
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German big band to jazz it up in Namibia

Namibian music lovers are in for a treat this October as the Crazy Ties Big Band, a renowned 20-piece brass band from Germany, makes its way to the country.  The band, known for its energetic performances and diverse repertoire, will be touring various cities, sharing their passion for swing, soul, funk, Latin, and rock music....

Weekend – Flashback 
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Weekend – Flashback 

Windhoekers were treated to a fun-filled weekend. Cassidy Karon hosted a Night Under the Stars. On Saturday, the City of Windhoek hosted the Windhoek Spring Market, where small businesses showcased and sold their wares. At the same event, the Windhoek Agricultural and Livestock Show attracted several businesses. At the Sam Nujoma Stadium, excitement was palpable...

Industry Loop – Radio transfers… lol
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Industry Loop – Radio transfers… lol

Don’t you miss the good old days when the radio industry used to poach talent from each other aggressively?  The good old days when as a fan, you almost knew that your favourite radio presenter was bound to make a move to a bigger platform in the most dramatic fashion. Radio transfers back in the...

Uncommon sense – The meaningless, senseless part of life
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Uncommon sense – The meaningless, senseless part of life

It is sometimes sad to see how we, as humans, engage in meaningless activities. We sometimes get caught up in the web of animosity which can take us as far as tearing each other down, being inciteful or even wishing harm to others.  At face value, all these may seem like things that are perfectly...

Night Under the Stars with Cassidy tonight
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Night Under the Stars with Cassidy tonight

Rapper Cassidy Karon is hosting an event at the Goethe Institute tonight, an hour-and-a-half of live music, running through his catalogue, but most importantly his upcoming album, My Ma Se Kind. Translated into English as My Mother’s Child, Cassidy says the event is a celebration of the old and the introduction of his new album,...

 Lioness drops ‘Pull Up’ 
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 Lioness drops ‘Pull Up’ 

 Renowned rapper La-Toya Mwoombola, widely recognised as Lioness, is making a strong return with the upcoming release of her single, ‘Pull Up’.  The single which was released today serves as the second instalment from her third studio album, and is expected to herald a new chapter in her musical career. Celebrated for her vibrant sound...

Teacher crowned Miss Tourism Africa
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Teacher crowned Miss Tourism Africa

NDINELAGO Emosho, an educator at Ekulo Senior Secondary School in the Oshikoto region, was crowned Miss Tourism Africa 2024 on Tuesday in Lagos, Nigeria.  The beauty queen not only won the admiration of the judges and audience, but also received the Best National Costume accolade during the grand finale.  She also walked away with a...

Indonesian Colours at NTN …Culture meets heritage. 
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Indonesian Colours at NTN …Culture meets heritage. 

Heather Erdmann The National Theatre of Namibia (NTN) was packed to the rafters, with the young and old celebrating the Nam-Indonesian culture on Thursday evening.  The show promised and met everyone’s expectations. Within the Land of the Brave, the audience was taken across the globe with song and dance by Indonesian artists and it was...

Yo Maps returns with a bang
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Yo Maps returns with a bang

After a previous stint that resulted in him getting arrested due to non-compliance and not having the right documentation to perform in Namibia, Zambian songwriter, music producer and singer Yo Maps returned once again to the Land of the Brave to perform. He performed at Walvis Bay’s SteakHouse before coming back to Windhoek to fill...

Mavutu Conversations – PCOS awareness month
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Mavutu Conversations – PCOS awareness month

September is Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) awareness month. This is one of the experiences women go through, often without awareness or a proper diagnosis. When I got my periods in primary school, I was a bit shocked because, even though I had little knowledge of it, I was not mentally prepared at all. To make...