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The Namibian
Bob Marley sang a song about the transatlantic slave trade titled 'Babylon System'
“The legendary reggae singer, Bob Marley, whose songs are mainly about the transatlantic slave trade, sang in his song 'Babylon System': "Tell the children the truth."”
No Monopoly on PainNocturnal Souls, described as Namibia's first-ever all-girl band, performed classic covers including works by Roberta Flack, The Beatles, and Bob Marley. The young musicians impressed audiences with their renditions, notably their improvisation of 'Three Little Birds' and upbeat remix of 'Let It Be'.
11 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Nocturnal Souls, described as Namibia's first-ever all-girl band, performed classic covers including works by Roberta Flack, The Beatles, and Bob Marley. The young musicians impressed audiences with their renditions, notably their improvisation of 'Three Little Birds' and upbeat remix of 'Let It Be'.
11 August 2026 · The Namibian →
At a high-level conference in Accra, President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah said the UN resolution on the Transatlantic Slave Trade marks the beginning of a long journey toward truth, healing and restorative justice for Africans and the diaspora, linking it to Namibia's own pursuit of restorative justice.
20 June 2026 · Informanté →
Jackson Wahengo, a guitarist born in Swapo exile camps in Angola and Zambia, developed his Afropop-folk style by blending African traditions with jazz, zouk and reggae influences. Now based in Copenhagen, he has performed on European stages after learning guitar at age 14 and initially performing traditional songs and covers before joining Mighty Dreads in Windhoek.
13 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Drag Night Namibia's 'Pride Kiki Ball' brought together LGBTQI+ community members and allies for competitions in categories including corporate realness, face, runway, body and performance at Le Roof. The event, held under the theme 'Show us Your Pride', was the first in Windhoek's Pride Month celebrations.
9 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Suzi Eises, a Windhoek-born alto saxophonist raised in Oranjemund, began playing saxophone at age 16 while attending boarding school in South Africa and was inspired by jazz bands and festivals there. She has released a self-titled album and describes her music as a blend of the different cultures she has been exposed to.
10 May 2026 · The Namibian →
An analysis marking Namibia's 36 years of independence contrasts the jubilation of 1990 with present-day inequality and governance failures, arguing that the liberation movement's slogans of "Solidarity, Freedom, Justice" have been compromised by elite self-enrichment and a persistence of class-based oppression under continued Swapo rule.
20 March 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibian publishes a calendar of cultural, wellness, and social events scheduled across February, including oil and gas industry talks, reggae performances, poetry nights, a marathon, first aid training, actor auditions, and Valentine's Day dinners and movie nights at various venues nationwide.
5 February 2026 · The Namibian →