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Big Ben

Also known as: Big Ben Live

Afrobeat musician performing annual live concerts in Windhoek, currently touring new material from a completed album.

2021-09-242026-06-08

What’s been said

Key points drawn from coverage. Tap a point to see the original sentence.

  1. January 2026
  2. The Namibian

    Big Ben has welcomed the announcement as critical revitalisation

    Source

    Veteran musician Big Ben has welcomed the announcement, viewing it as a critical revitalisation of the sector.

    NAMAs return after five-year hiatus
  3. November 2025
  4. The Namibian

    Big Ben featured on Page's track 'Ondjira'

    Source

    He points to 'Ondjira' (featuring Big Ben) as one of the most personal tracks on the EP.

    Page Finds His Vibe With ‘Vibration’
  5. April 2025
  6. The Namibian

    Big Ben stages concerts employing a full band of working professionals

    Source

    When Big Ben, for example, stages a concert, he employs a full band – each musician a working professional supporting a household.

    Creative Industry Needs to Be Measured
  7. June 2024
  8. The Namibian

    Big Ben released 'Let the Music Play' in March, including the single 'Army Ya Vevari'

    Source

    We start off with artist Big Ben, who released 'Let the Music Play' in March, including the single 'Army Ya Vevari'.

    Midyear Entertainment Recap
  9. December 2023
  10. The Namibian

    Award-winning Namibian musician Big Ben said she had the ability to transform between performer and ordinary person

    Source

    Award-winning Namibian musician Big Ben, who also shared the stage with Zahara, said she had the ability to transform between being a performer and an ordinary person off stage.

    Big-Ben, Erna Chimu pay tribute to ‘Loliwe’ singer
  11. October 2022
  12. The Namibian

    Big Ben says he has seen drug and alcohol abuse driving prolific talents in Namibia into the ground

    Source

    Artist Big Ben says over the years he has seen drug and alcohol being abused, driving some of the most prolific and best talents in Namibia into the ground.

    Artists On Substance Abuse, Mental Health
  13. The Namibian

    Big Ben revealed one musician was blacklisted for almost four years

    Source

    Without mentioning names, Big Ben revealed that one musician was blacklisted for almost four years.

    Artists On Substance Abuse, Mental Health
  14. The Namibian

    Big Ben composed song 'Love and Respect' to express plight of modern society

    Source

    Big Ben spoke to unWrap.online this week to say that he composed the song to express the plight of modern society, in which people are being murdered, raped and abandoned almost daily.

    Big Ben Fights GBV in ‘Love and Respect'
  15. The Namibian

    Big Ben says EU Delegation in Namibia aided in making the song

    Source

    Big Ben says making the song was aided by the EU Delegation in Namibia.

    Big Ben Fights GBV in ‘Love and Respect'
  16. September 2021
  17. The Namibian

    Big Ben is staging a concert with supporting acts Slickartie and Ethnix at Palm Tree Park

    Source

    Celebrated artist Big Ben is taking full advantage of the later curfew and bigger crowd limits to stage a concert, with supporting acts Slickartie and Ethnix.

    Big Ben Braves Coronavirus Storm to Stage Show
Culture

Big Ben concert at Zoo Park draws emotional crowd

The News

An opinion piece reflects on a Big Ben concert at Zoo Park, describing a chaotic but emotionally connected crowd that sang along enthusiastically, with moments including a live proposal, though the artist struggled with lyrics and the performance was imperfect overall.

25 April 2026 · The Namibian

Saturday 25 April

  1. Big Ben concert at Zoo Park draws emotional crowd

    An opinion piece reflects on a Big Ben concert at Zoo Park, describing a chaotic but emotionally connected crowd that sang along enthusiastically, with moments including a live proposal, though the artist struggled with lyrics and the performance was imperfect overall.

    25 April 2026 · The Namibian

Monday 20 April

  1. Big Ben live concert draws hundreds in Windhoek

    Hundreds of music fans attended Big Ben's annual live concert in Windhoek on Saturday, featuring more than 30 songs from his discography and support from The Ells. Big Ben cited strong turnout, improved planning and positive crowd behaviour as indicators of growth, while highlighting the event as evidence of substantial local audience support.

    20 April 2026 · The Namibian

Saturday 18 April

  1. Big Ben stages first live concert of year at Zoo Park

    Musician Big Ben will perform at Zoo Park in Windhoek tomorrow with his full band, The Last Band, playing over 30 songs from his catalogue. The concert will include dedications to fallen leaders and will feature opening acts The Ells and DJs Kiki and Ambizzy, with gates opening at 16h00 and the show starting at 19h00.

    18 April 2026 · The Namibian

Friday 17 April

  1. Big Ben Live returns to Zoo Park after one-year break

    The annual Big Ben Live music show returns to Zoo Park on 18 April after being postponed last year due to scheduling and logistical conflicts. The Afrobeat musician plans to showcase new material from a completed album and emphasizes the importance of collaboration with other artists and producers.

    17 April 2026 · New Era

Thursday 16 April

  1. Weekly cultural and community events calendar across Namibia

    The Namibian lists upcoming community activities including music festivals, workshops, exhibitions and regular classes across the country. Events range from a multi-event festival in May and health expo to concert performances, market activities and dance classes.

    16 April 2026 · The Namibian

Saturday 11 April

  1. Big Ben hosts outdoor live concert at Zoo Park

    Big Ben will perform an outdoor live concert in Windhoek's Zoo Park on 18 April, emphasizing a shared experience with the crowd rather than backing tracks. The show will feature The Ells and DJs Kiki and Ambizzy, with tickets currently selling for N$200 and N$300 at the gate.

    11 April 2026 · The Namibian

Saturday 28 March

  1. Uno Boy returns with message of unity for Namibian music

    Award-winning musician Abner Kangumbe, known as Uno Boy, has returned from a four-year sabbatical during which he studied IT and co-founded an IT business. He is releasing new music and calls for Namibian artists to unite and work together to grow the industry, citing the success of South African artists who collaborate openly.

    28 March 2026 · The Namibian

Sunday 22 March

  1. Opinion: Namibian column defends snorers as overlooked human right

    A satirical opinion piece in The Namibian frames snoring as an overlooked human rights issue, characterizing elbowing sleeping snorers as assault and arguing that non-snoring partners should use earplugs or relocate instead. The author proposes establishing a Namibian Snorers' Rights Association.

    22 March 2026 · The Namibian

Tuesday 10 March

  1. Arts ministry consults on reviving dormant Namibian music awards

    The Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sport, Arts and Culture has invited industry stakeholders to help shape the return of the Namibian Annual Music Awards (NAMAs), which have been dormant since MTC withdrew funding in 2020. A stakeholder engagement session is scheduled for 14 March to strengthen the awards' credibility and gather input on award categories, industry development needs, and future direction.

    10 March 2026 · The Namibian

Tuesday 20 January

  1. Namibia's Annual Music Awards return after five-year break

    The Ministry of Education has confirmed the return of the Namibia Annual Music Awards for the third quarter of this year, ending a five-year hiatus since the Covid-19 pandemic halted the live entertainment sector. The ceremony is expected to support the creative economy and incorporate the digital landscape that has emerged in the music industry since 2020.

    20 January 2026 · The Namibian

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