Also known as: the award-winning KP Illest · NAMAs Best Male Artist of the year 2020 · Kamaaizemi Hoveka
KP Illest — Namibian rapper who released second album 'It's Still Giving' with Skrypt in 2026, following their 2023 debut collaboration.
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The Namibian
KP Illest released album 'It's Still Giving' with Skrypt
“Three years after their first collaboration, the duo, Hitjivirue Katjatenja (Skrypt) and Kamaaizemi Hoveka (KP Illest) have officially returned with an album titled 'It's Still Giving'.”
KP Illest and Skrypt return with ‘It’s Still Giving’Namibian Sun
Skrypt and KP Illest have reunited for It's Still Giving, the sequel to their 2023 project It's Giving
“Award-winning Namibian hip-hop duo Skrypt and KP Illest have reunited for It's Still Giving, the sequel to their 2023 project It's Giving.”
Skrypt and KP Illest drop 'It’s Still Giving'The Namibian
KP Illest argues that AI learning from human-made music is the biggest problem
“Rapper KP Illest says the labels are a positive development but argues that the wider concern was AI learning from human-made music.”
Namibian Artists Welcome AI Music LabelsThe Namibian
KP Illest released single 'Celebrate Yourself' in May
“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 RecapThe Namibian
KP Illest has proven why they are rap phenomena and hitmakers who give back to rap culture
“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 RevivedThe Namibian
KP Illest has returned with a rap banger titled 'Loco' with visuals
“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 LocoThe Namibian
KP Illest says he combines comedy with music to create his own rap brand
“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 LocoThe Namibian
KP Illest had popularity that blew up like crazy this year
Three years after their 2023 debut collaboration 'It's Giving', rappers KP Illest and Skrypt have released a follow-up album of the same name. The duo says the new project reflects their maturation as artists while maintaining the creative chemistry that defined their original partnership.
29 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Three years after their 2023 debut collaboration 'It's Giving', rappers KP Illest and Skrypt have released a follow-up album of the same name. The duo says the new project reflects their maturation as artists while maintaining the creative chemistry that defined their original partnership.
29 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Award-winning Namibian hip-hop duo Skrypt and KP Illest have reunited for It's Still Giving, a 12-track album that is the sequel to their 2023 project It's Giving.
25 September 2026 · Namibian Sun →
Namibian musicians have welcomed a new global labelling system introduced by the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry to classify sound recordings as either "AI-generated" or "AI-assisted", saying it could improve transparency, strengthen copyright protection, and help listeners distinguish between human-created and AI-generated music.
18 July 2026 · The Namibian →
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 →
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 →