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KP Illest

Also known as: the award-winning KP Illest · NAMAs Best Male Artist of the year 2020

2018-12-212026-06-25

What’s been said

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  1. June 2024
  2. The Namibian

    KP Illest released single 'Celebrate Yourself' in May

    Source

    Recognised as "one of the hardest-working rappers in the industry", KP Illest began his year in the studio before releasing the single 'Celebrate Yourself' in May to coincide with his birthday.

    Midyear Entertainment Recap
  3. April 2022
  4. The Namibian

    KP Illest has proven why they are rap phenomena and hitmakers who give back to rap culture

    Source

    Two of the country's prolific rappers, KP Illest and Skypt, have once again proven why they are not only rap phenomena and hitmakers, but also rappers who give back to the rap culture, with their latest Rap Cypher event coming soon.

    Rap Game Slowly Revived
  5. June 2021
  6. The Namibian

    KP Illest has returned with a rap banger titled 'Loco' with visuals

    Source

    After taking a break, the award-winning KP Illest has returned with a colourful and fun rap banger titled 'Loco' together with visuals.

    KP Illest Returns with Loco
  7. The Namibian

    KP Illest says he combines comedy with music to create his own rap brand

    Source

    The NAMAs Best Male Artist of the year 2020 says he combines comedy with music because it allows him to create his own kind of rap brand.

    KP Illest Returns with Loco
  8. December 2018
  9. The Namibian

    KP Illest had popularity that blew up like crazy this year

    Source

    Kp Illest. His popularity really blew up like crazy this year.

    Reggie Undjee
Culture

Arts ministry consults on reviving dormant Namibian music awards

The News

The Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sport, Arts and Culture has invited industry stakeholders to help shape the return of the Namibian Annual Music Awards (NAMAs), which have been dormant since MTC withdrew funding in 2020. A stakeholder engagement session is scheduled for 14 March to strengthen the awards' credibility and gather input on award categories, industry development needs, and future direction.

10 March 2026 · The Namibian

Tuesday 10 March

  1. Arts ministry consults on reviving dormant Namibian music awards

    The Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sport, Arts and Culture has invited industry stakeholders to help shape the return of the Namibian Annual Music Awards (NAMAs), which have been dormant since MTC withdrew funding in 2020. A stakeholder engagement session is scheduled for 14 March to strengthen the awards' credibility and gather input on award categories, industry development needs, and future direction.

    10 March 2026 · The Namibian

Thursday 12 February

  1. Ms Gideon signs with Sony Music Africa, releases debut single

    Rising Windhoek-based singer Panduleni Gideon has signed a full record deal with Sony Music Africa in partnership with ERA Music Group and will release her first single 'Tiki Tak Tak' on 27 February. She is reported to be the only Namibian artist with a direct recording contract under Sony Music Africa's global roster.

    12 February 2026 · The Namibian

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