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. …
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KP Illest
Also known as: Illest · the award-winning KP Illest · NAMAs Best Male Artist of the year 2020
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- April 2022
- January 2022
… The 30 artists that have already made it onto #barsandpoetry include KP Illest, Curtiz IV, Junior the Prince, Karishma, Laquida, AGXGO, Mohole, Skrypt and Sad Boy. …
Didi Reloaded ups his game- July 2021
… KP Illest – Loco If there’s one thing KP Illest knows how to do, it’s having a good time. …
Namibian music right now- June 2021
unWrap.online 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- December 2018
… It definitely deserves and needs shelf space anywhere in the world, if you ask me. ‘Okay Okay’ – Kp Illest. …
Disney Andreas… Kp Illest. His popularity really blew up like crazy this year. …
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Culture
Arts ministry consults on reviving dormant Namibian music awards
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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
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
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 →