Multi-award-winning Namibian rapper who recovered from cocaine addiction and now advocates against drug use.
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New Era
Award-winning artist Jericho Gawanab empowered boys at Augustineum Secondary School, sharing his life story of drug and alcohol abuse
“Award-winning artist Jericho Gawanab today empowered boys at the Augustineum Secondary School in Windhoek, sharing his past life story of drug and alcohol abuse.”
Yabona…New Era
Gawanab encouraged the boy child to stay in school, stay disciplined, and make good choices
“Using his lived experiences, Gawanab encouraged the boy child to stay in school, stay disciplined, and make good choices that will contribute positively to society.”
Yabona…New Era
Jericho Gawanab has returned from years of struggling with drug addiction
“Drawing parallels, multi-award-winning rapper, Jericho Gawanab, simply known as Jericho has returned from the ashes after years of struggling with a drug addiction.”
Walls of Jericho: Trials and Tribulations …journey to recoveryNew Era
Jericho has relapsed twice and survived a near fatal drug overdose after being in and out of rehab
“The musician has relapsed twice and also survived a near fatal drug overdose after being in and out of rehab.”
Walls of Jericho: Trials and Tribulations …journey to recoveryThe Namibian
Jericho Gawanab collaborated with Edu Lutete on track 'On a Mission'
“Dice has found himself in the company of some of Namibia's finest musical talents, like Jericho, with whom he collaborated on his track 'On a Mission'.”
Performing Pulls Introvert Dice Out Of His ShellThe Namibian
Jericho collaborated on 'Weekend' single with Jittah
“Namibian kwaito and amapiano artist Daniel Ndara, popularly known as Jittah Run Jozi, has officially set the tone for summer with his latest single 'Weekend', a vibrant collaboration with rap heavyweight Jericho.”
Jittah and Jericho unite for summer anthem ‘Weekend’The Namibian
Jericho Gawanab denied reports that he died in a car accident
“This comes after a recent video circulating on social media indicated that the artist had died in a car accident.”
I'm not dead – JerichoThe Namibian
Jericho Gawanab said he is working on new music and plans to release album this year
“Gawanab said he is currently busy in studio working hard on new music and plans to release a new album later this year.”
I'm not dead – JerichoThe Namibian
Rapper Jericho Gawanab revealed his experience of depression and contemplated dying
“First to take to social media to confront the ills of depression is rapper Jericho Gawanab, who revealed his experience of depression, saying he contemplated dying at some point.”
Dancer's Death Reveals Industry Experiences of DepressiondThe Namibian
Gawanab moved to the smaller town of Karibib
“He says he took the decision to move to the smaller town of Karibib where he has found solace and confidants.”
Dancer's Death Reveals Industry Experiences of DepressiondAward-winning artist Jericho Gawanab spoke to boys at Augustineum Secondary School in Windhoek about his past struggles with drug and alcohol abuse, encouraging them to stay in school, remain disciplined, and make positive choices for society.
6 February 2026 · New Era →
Award-winning artist Jericho Gawanab spoke to boys at Augustineum Secondary School in Windhoek about his past struggles with drug and alcohol abuse, encouraging them to stay in school, remain disciplined, and make positive choices for society.
6 February 2026 · New Era →
Multi-award-winning Namibian rapper Jericho has recovered from years of cocaine addiction and is now sober for over four years. He has rebuilt his life, regained his music studio, and is using his platform to raise awareness about the dangers of drugs.
9 January 2026 · New Era →