… Local performing artists included DJ Yessonia, DJ Siya, Top Cheri, King Tee Dee, Tate Buti, Adora, Tswazi, DJ Vuyo, PDK and more. …
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DJ Vuyo
DJ Vuyo — musician from Katima Mulilo facing financial barriers to music career development.
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- October 2022
- May 2022
PINEHAS NAKAZIKO ALL the way from Katima Mulilo, disc jockey, producer and songwriter Mushe Musomi (popularly known as DJ Vuyo) continues to make his mark in the music arena. …
Catching up with DJ Vuyo- April 2022
… The album consists of 14 songs, with production credits from Mr Glo, DJ Dozza, Arafath, Cox and House Guru Gang. “There are great songs we have done with DJ Vuyo, Dj Siya, Tuko and Mabuzza, with bonus tracks, including Sunny Boy, Brumeldha, and Tswazis,” Makoya teased. …
Makoya Bounces Back… The album consists of 14 songs, with production credits from Mr Glo, DJ Dozza, Arafath, Cox and House Guru Gang.“There are great songs we have done with DJ Vuyo, Dj Siya, Tuko and Mabuzza, with bonus tracks, including Sunny Boy, Brumeldha, and Tswazis,” Makoya teased.For now, he …
Makoya Bounces Back- August 2021
… on reflect on what can be done to move forward instead of backwards. “There are a lot of people with brilliant ideas that can help us move in the right direction, but the cohesion and camaraderie lack sometimes within the different tribes.” Quizzed why he chose to feature DJ Vuyo …
Mr Makoya Dedicates Song to Zambezi Region
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Zambezi-based emerging artist Yoh Boi builds sound locally
The News
Lucky Mumbela, known as Yoh Boi, is an independent musician from Katima in the Zambezi region who blends Afro music and Amapiano with local languages, drawing inspiration from his community and culture. Though he faces financial challenges in producing music videos, he earns income through local performances and distributes his music via digital platforms.
10 April 2026 · New Era →
Friday 10 April
Zambezi-based emerging artist Yoh Boi builds sound locally
Lucky Mumbela, known as Yoh Boi, is an independent musician from Katima in the Zambezi region who blends Afro music and Amapiano with local languages, drawing inspiration from his community and culture. Though he faces financial challenges in producing music videos, he earns income through local performances and distributes his music via digital platforms.
10 April 2026 · New Era →
Tuesday 24 February
Opuwo artist Stakes Boy reaches one million YouTube views
Stanley Manuel, known as Stakes Boy, a 23-year-old from Opuwo, has become a rising Herero disco artist whose song "Ove Omuwa" achieved over one million YouTube views and gained traction on TikTok. He began recording music during the Covid-19 lockdown using his phone and has since collaborated with established artists, crediting persistence through criticism and online support for his success.
24 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Tuesday 6 January
Rural Namibian artists struggle with studio costs, promotion
Two musicians from Katima Mulilo and Kavango East describe the challenges of building music careers outside Namibia's main industry hubs, citing expensive studio time, difficulty affording professional videos, and limited promotion access, though one has gained recent online traction and another has achieved national recognition after years of persistence.
6 January 2026 · The Namibian →
Rural Namibian artists face financial barriers to music success
Two musicians from outside Namibia's main music hubs—DJ Vuyo from Katima Mulilo and UGEE from Kavango East—describe the obstacles facing rural artists, including expensive studio time, costly professional promotion, and years of struggle before gaining national recognition. Both say persistence, self-funding, and remaining opportunity-ready have been key to building their careers.
6 January 2026 · The Namibian →