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Namibian Sun
Erna Chimu will take the stage at the 2026 Windhoek Jazz Festival
“Namibian artists Suzy Eises, Erna Chimu, Sagarias Tsam, Big Ben and Tisha Coetzee will also take the stage.”
JAZZ GREATS TAKE THE STAGEThe Namibian
Erna Chimu said local artists continue to struggle financially despite strong demand for music
“Former Nascam board chairperson and jazz singer Erna Chimu says local artists continue to struggle financially despite strong demand for music.”
MP Shitana slams N$2 royaltiesThe Namibian
Afro-jazz singer Erna Chimu described her death as a great loss to the music industry
“Speaking to The Namibian yesterday, Afro-jazz singer Erna Chimu, who shared the stage with Zahara on various occasions, described her death as a great loss to the music industry in Namibia, South Africa and the rest of the world.”
Big-Ben, Erna Chimu pay tribute to ‘Loliwe’ singerThe Namibian
Afro-jazz singer Erna Chimu shared the stage with Doëseb at the Warehouse Theatre
“Afro-jazz singer Erna Chimu also had the opportunity to share the stage with Doëseb when they had a show at the Warehouse Theatre back in the days.”
Namibia remembers music maestro Axali DoësebThe Namibian
Erna Chimu said the industry is not sustainable and most musicians hardly make enough from album sales to recover production costs
“Chimu said the industry is not sustainable and that most musicians who record albums do it just for the love of it, as they hardly make enough out of album sales to recover the production cost.”
Being an Artist Isn't EasyThe Windhoek Jazz Festival will take place on 7 November 2026 at Ramblers Stadium, featuring Mozambican musician Jimmy Dludlu, South African act Artwork Sounds, tribute performances to Hugh Masekela and Oliver Mtukudzi, and Namibian artists including Suzy Eises, Erna Chimu, Sagarias Tsam, Big Ben and Tisha Coetzee.
9 hours ago · Namibian Sun →
The Windhoek Jazz Festival will take place on 7 November 2026 at Ramblers Stadium, featuring Mozambican musician Jimmy Dludlu, South African act Artwork Sounds, tribute performances to Hugh Masekela and Oliver Mtukudzi, and Namibian artists including Suzy Eises, Erna Chimu, Sagarias Tsam, Big Ben and Tisha Coetzee.
9 hours ago · Namibian Sun →
Windhoek-born artist Jaliza Utsile has become one of ma /gaisa's brightest female artists, beginning her solo career in 2013 after performing as a backup singer-cum-dancer for her uncle. Her songs, which include hits like "Lau Lau" and "Ti Tsatara," draw inspiration from her two children and convey themes of hope, strength, and resilience.
18 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibian musicians earn as little as N$2 per broadcast play, a rate unchanged since independence, according to MP Frederick Shitana. He called for a national International Standard Recording Code (ISRC) system to help local artists earn from digital platforms and said Namibia's reliance on South Africa for ISRC registration disadvantages creators.
26 February 2026 · The Namibian →