College of the Arts

Also known as: Cota · College of the Arts (Cota)

College of the Arts — institution offering music, art and film education where students exhibit work and perform recitals in Windhoek, Namibia.

2019-02-152026-08-21

What’s been said

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August 2026
2 AugThe Namibian
College of the Arts will host the debut of Nocturnal Souls on 7 August
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“Nocturnal Souls, made up of four music students from the College of the Arts and one from Robin's Private Music Centre, will debut at the college's auditorium on 7 August, marking a groundbreaking moment for women on the country's music scene.”
Namibia’s First All-Girls Band to Debut
1 AugThe Namibian
College of the Arts hosts Nocturnal Souls' debut concert on 7 August
Source
“Nocturnal Souls, made up of four music students from the College of the Arts and one from Robin's Private Music Centre, will debut at the college's auditorium on 7 August, marking a groundbreaking moment for women on the country's music scene.”
Namibia’s First All-Girls Band to Debut
July 2026
28 JulThe Namibian
College of the Arts enrolled Njembo for classical singing lessons
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“At 16, he applied for singing classes at the College of the Arts, auditioning with John Legend's 'All of Me' and one of his own songs.”
Njembo presents ‘A Night at The Opera’
11 JulThe Namibian
College of the Arts is the alma mater of Frans Nambinga
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“When not working at events, the artist and College of the Arts alumnus runs the Frans Nambinga Art Training school at Katutura.”
Nambinga Paints The Spirit Of Africa
May 2026
2 MayNamibian Sun
Ena Venter served as lecturer and head of department at the College of the Arts
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“She later served as a lecturer and head of department at the College of the Arts (COTA), where she played an important role in the training and development of many young musicians.”
Ena Venter’s choral legacy honoured posthumously
March 2026
16 MarNew Era
College of the Arts (Cota) awarded Diploma in Fashion Design and Visual Applied Art to Julia Kandjimbi
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“Julia Kandjimbi is the founder of Ish Namibia, a design company whose journey began in 2017, when she was a first-year student at the College of the Arts (Cota), where she later obtained her Diploma in Fashion Design and Visual Applied Art.”
Kandjimbi: Designing a future in fashion
1 MarNamibian Sun
College of the Arts employed Errol Geingob as a lecturer
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“Apart from working on set, Geingob also served as a lecturer at the College of the Arts (COTA).”
Local stories through the lens of Errol Geingob
December 2025
4 DecThe Namibian
College of the Arts invites attendees to 'Nothing But Fun Concert' at main campus
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“Today College of the Arts invites you to the most epic 'Nothing But Fun Concert' at their main campus in Windhoek today between 16h00 and 21h00.”
Don’t worry, be happy this festive season!
November 2025
16 NovThe Namibian
Patrick Sikiliza teaches visual arts at the College of the Arts at Katutura
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“The singer is a ceramicist, visual artist, photographer and web and graphic designer, and currently teaches visual arts at the College of the Arts at Katutura.”
Study the Craft and Claim Your Rights – Sikiliza
1 NovThe Namibian
College of the Arts has a fashion department whose students receive hands-on experience from MTCWFW
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“"The event caters for students from the College of the Arts' fashion department, giving them hands-on experience as showcasing designers," he says.”
MTC Windhoek Fashion Week turns 10

Culture

National Arts Fund awards N$1.25 million to 28 creatives

The News

Twenty-eight Namibian artists and creative practitioners received more than N$1.25 million through the National Arts Fund to support projects in music, visual arts, theatre and film. The Minister of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sport, Arts and Culture announced the grants, which the government described as investments in creativity, cultural heritage and economic opportunities for Namibian artists.

6 August 2026 · Informanté →

Thursday 6 August

National Arts Fund awards N$1.25 million to 28 creatives
Twenty-eight Namibian artists and creative practitioners received more than N$1.25 million through the National Arts Fund to support projects in music, visual arts, theatre and film. The Minister of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sport, Arts and Culture announced the grants, which the government described as investments in creativity, cultural heritage and economic opportunities for Namibian artists.
6 August 2026 · Informanté →

Sunday 2 August

Namibia's first all-girls band debuts at college auditorium
Nocturnal Souls, an all-girls band of music students from the College of the Arts and Robin's Private Music Centre, will debut on 7 August. The group plays drums, bass guitar, keyboards and vocals, blending jazz, Latino music, and soulful covers of artists including The O'Jays, Rihanna, and Judith Sephuma.
2 August 2026 · The Namibian →

Saturday 1 August

Namibia's first all-girls band debuts August 7
Nocturnal Souls, a five-member all-girls band of music students, will make their debut at the College of the Arts auditorium on 7 August, blending jazz and Latino music with soulful covers and marking a groundbreaking moment for women on Namibia's music scene.
1 August 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 28 July

Galilei Njembo presents opera recital before McGill studies
Rising opera singer and playwright Galilei Njembo presents 'A Night at The Opera' this Friday, featuring works by Mozart, Puccini, Bizet and Gounod, with Russian soprano Liza Dreyden and pianist Ebbie Becker. The recital serves as a fundraiser for Njembo's upcoming master's degree in voice and opera at McGill University in Canada, beginning in September.
28 July 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 14 July

Unemployed journalist collects cans while searching for work
A 42-year-old mother of four with media studies and nursing qualifications has struggled with unemployment for years and now survives by collecting discarded aluminium cans while continuing to seek permanent employment.
14 July 2026 · New Era →

Saturday 11 July

Namibian artist Nambinga returns with solo exhibition after eighteen years
Frans Nambinga, who last held a solo show in 2008, is currently displaying abstract acrylic paintings inspired by African wisdom, culture and peoples at the Namibian Arts Association. The artist credits his long absence from solo exhibitions to fully booked galleries and time spent working as a DJ and running an arts training school in Katutura.
11 July 2026 · The Namibian →

Saturday 13 June

Namibian musician Jackson Wahengo charts path from exile to Europe
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 →

Saturday 2 May

Ena Venter's choral legacy honoured posthumously in Namibia
Ena Venter, founder of the Mascato Youth Choir, received a posthumous award recognizing her lifelong contribution to choral music in Namibia. Venter taught at multiple institutions including Suiderhof Primary School, the College of the Arts, and Windhoek High School, and led choirs that achieved international recognition through tours to countries including Israel, Germany, and Canada.
2 May 2026 · Namibian Sun →

Saturday 25 April

Windhoek College of the Arts students examine cultural identity and heritage
The annual 'Art Splash' exhibition at the National Art Gallery of Namibia showcases work by Windhoek College of the Arts students exploring themes of cultural preservation, identity and the effects of modernity on tradition through textiles, ceramics, sculpture, photography and mixed media until 23 May. Featured artists examine how ancestral knowledge, indigenous symbolism and cultural practice intersect with urbanisation, religious faith and contemporary life.
25 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 16 March

Fashion designer Kandjimbi transforms affordable fabrics into luxury pieces
Julia Kandjimbi, founder of Ish Namibia, has built a fashion design business that makes stylish clothing accessible and affordable while juggling full-time work and studies. She participates in African fashion events, mentors young designers, and serves on the Leather Working Group for SADC to help grow the fashion industry across the continent.
16 March 2026 · New Era →

Sunday 1 March

Namibian filmmaker Errol Geingob on visual storytelling
Errol Geingob, a Namibian filmmaker, writer, and co-founder of Desert Film Productions with over two decades in the industry, believes visual storytelling gives voice to the unheard and documents local realities. He has worked on productions including Tate Penda and taught at the College of the Arts alongside his film work.
1 March 2026 · Namibian Sun →

Monday 16 February

Big Daddy invites local designers into retail supply chain
Clothing retailer Big Daddy has called for local designers and entrepreneurs to apply for partnership opportunities in adult apparel, footwear, and accessories. Local designers welcomed the move as a transformative opportunity for small businesses and a chance to demonstrate the quality and competitiveness of Namibian-made goods in mainstream retail, though some noted challenges around production capacity and standardisation.
16 February 2026 · The Namibian →

Saturday 10 January

Thimbukushu women preserve traditional Ngoma drum culture
Thimbukushu women along the Kavango River maintain the tradition of playing the Ngoma, a traditional drum that comes in different forms for rituals, dances and celebrations, learning the skill through observation and practice. While some experts worry younger generations may not understand its significance as interest shifts toward piano and other instruments, the women assert that drumming remains deeply rooted in their culture and continues to echo through the Kavango East region.
10 January 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 9 January

Thimbukushu women preserve ngoma drumming tradition
Traditional drum playing—the ngoma—remains vital to Thimbukushu culture along the Kavango River, with women like Angelika Nduva keeping the self-taught skill alive through practice and community participation. While educators note declining interest among younger generations, cultural practitioners and researchers emphasize that documentation and continued performance are essential to preserving the tradition's rhythms and meanings.
9 January 2026 · The Namibian →