Lize Ehlershas had her single 'Call On Me' featuring Shafa The G.O.A.T namedentry song of the year by Touch FM
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“Monika Amunyela Namibian-German artist Lize Ehlers has begun 2026 on a high note, as her single 'Call On Me' featuring Shafa The G.O.A.T has officially been named entry song of the year by Touch FM and again won battle of the beats on IUM Radio on 5 January 2026.”
Artist Lize Ehlersopened proceedings with renditions ofthe French and Namibian national anthems
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“Celebrated artist Lize Ehlers opened proceedings with stirring renditions of the French and Namibian national anthems and Vigneau noted deputy minister of international relations and trade Jenelly Matundu as an honoured guest.”
Lize Ehlersis doingthe social Song Night Namibia calendar for Craft Cafe Bellissima
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“Apart from her monthly gigs at The Village Sunday Market, the trailblazer, also known as DJ Rise Ehlers, does the social Song Night Namibia calendar for Craft Cafe Bellissima as well.”
Lize Ehlerswas crownedinternational extraordinary ally winner at the International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex Association World Conference 2024
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“She was crowned as the international extraordinary ally winner at the International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex Association World Conference 2024, which came after she was honoured as Namibia's best ally at the 2022 Spectrum Awards.”
Lize Ehlersis co-owner of Drag Night Namibia and spun decks with old school jams, serenading crowd withWhitney Houston's 'I Have Nothing'
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“Co-owner of Drag Night Namibia Lize Ehlers AKA DJ Rise Elders spun the decks with a vibrant mix of old school jams taking us back to the early 2000s, and she didn't just stop there, serenading the crowd with a powerful rendition of Whitney Houston's 'I Have Nothing'.”
Crown & Glory Hair & Beauty Salon held its official launch on 7 June at Windhoek's revamped MegaCentre in Kleine Kuppe, bringing together consumers, business partners, sponsors, pageant representatives and community leaders. The salon's vision focuses on the connection between inner and outer beauty and the importance of partnerships in empowering individuals and communities.
Crown & Glory Hair & Beauty Salon held its official launch on 7 June at Windhoek's revamped MegaCentre in Kleine Kuppe, bringing together consumers, business partners, sponsors, pageant representatives and community leaders. The salon's vision focuses on the connection between inner and outer beauty and the importance of partnerships in empowering individuals and communities.
A listing of upcoming events in Namibia includes theatre workshops, art exhibitions, training sessions, and family expos over the coming weeks. Events range from stage actor training labs at the National Theatre of Namibia to an art exhibition at the National Art Gallery of Namibia, along with workshops on farm safety and urban gardening.
The Namibian lists upcoming local events including a wine tasting at Atlantic Villa in Swakopmund (N$300), a Women's Weekend Away getaway, a cake decorating workshop at Droombos (N$2,500), and advanced stage actors training at the National Theatre of Namibia.
The Village Sunday Market at Zest Mediterranean Restaurant in Windhoek drew over 450 visitors this past weekend, featuring 52 vendor stalls selling thrifted clothes, handmade jewellery, baked goods, and other local products, alongside live music. Founded during the Covid-19 pandemic to support local vendors, the market has grown from 10 stalls in the founder's driveway to its current capacity, with plans to train vendors to improve product presentation.
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.
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.
From musicians and fashion designers to visual artists and comedians, Namibian creatives are entering 2026 with sharpened purpose, focusing on international expansion, sustainable careers, and industry unity. Common themes include building collaborative networks, prioritizing authenticity and mentorship, and reducing dependence on government support to create their own opportunities.
The National Theatre of Namibia is launching a Stage Actors Training Lab starting 7 February, offering weekly Saturday sessions for amateur and professional actors. Training covers voice, acting technique, movement, improvisation, and professional development, facilitated by experienced local theatre practitioners, with tickets at N$50 per session.
Local songstress Lize Ehlers has released "Call On Me," a collaboration with Shafa The G.O.A.T that debuted on 31 December and won Touch FM's 2026 entry song of the year award and IUM Radio's Battle of the Beats. The track is described as blending Afro-spiritual, alternative soul and cinematic African pop, and appears on Ehlers' album of the same name featuring several other collaborations.
Namibian-German artist Lize Ehlers' single 'Call On Me', featuring Shafa The G.O.A.T, has been named entry song of the year by Touch FM and won battle of the beats on IUM Radio. The track draws on Ehlers' personal experiences of solitude and celebrates ancestral support, blending Zulu, German, Oshiwambo, and San heritage.