… The local ensemble joined SAU in accompanying musical talents Lize Ehlers, The Difference and Dyah Ariastuti in a musical extravaganza that covered local, Indonesian and African hits. …
Indonesian Cultural Showcase Thrills at National TheatreNamibia Minute.
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Lize Ehlers
Also known as: Ehlers · DJ Rise Ehlers · Lize
Namibian-German artist whose single "Call On Me" with Shafa The G.O.A.T won Touch FM's 2026 entry song of the year award.
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- November 2025
- October 2025
Namibian singer and actress Lize Ehlers has added two new tracks to her growing music catalogue with a cross-continental collaboration. …
Ehlers Bridges Borders With New Beats- July 2025
… 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. …
French National Day Celebrates Shared Principles, Cultural Connection- April 2025
Multiple award-winning singer and songwriter Lize Ehlers is a very busy woman. 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. …
Catching Up With Lize Ehlers… It fills lounges and festivals when performers like Kachasi, Kalux, Skrypt, Adora, Lize Ehlers or Big Ben step on stage. …
Creative Industry Needs to Be Measured- October 2023
… Now that it’s closed, I don’t know where we’re gonna gather,” Aeron said.Lize Ehlers, vocalist, theatre laureate and ‘Drag Night Namibia’ curator, shares these sentiments.As someone who has been a big part of the evolution of the arts and entertainment scene, she recognises that …
Art Lovers Say Farewell to Café Prestige- March 2023
… 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’.Ehler’s partn …
Drag Night Namibia kicks off third cycle with Vegas glitz and glamour- August 2022
… Also up his sleeve are new productions. “I've two short films in post production that I've worked on with with Hendrik Ehlers, directed by Lize Ehlers, with Renier de Bruyn as director of photogaphy. …
The Many Faces of Adriano Visagie- July 2022
… Collins says so far she has done make-up for local personalities including Lize Ehlers, Kaupu Pohamba, as well as Polish actress Patricia Kazadi. …
Andrea Collins Takes Coastal Beauty Industry by Storm… Singer, songwriter and actress Lize Ehlers says Schimming was a good friend for the past 10 years and will always be remembered for her talent. …
Cynthia Schimming's Influence Will Extend Beyond Fashion
Culture
Village Sunday Market attracts 450 visitors with local vendors
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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.
17 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Tuesday 17 March
Village Sunday Market attracts 450 visitors with local vendors
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.
17 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 →
Saturday 7 February
Namibian creatives outline ambitious plans for 2026
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.
7 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Wednesday 21 January
National Theatre offers weekly stage acting training for all levels
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.
21 January 2026 · The Namibian →
Thursday 15 January
Lize Ehlers releases soul anthem with Shafa The G.O.A.T
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.
15 January 2026 · The Namibian →
Monday 12 January
Lize Ehlers' 'Call On Me' wins 2026 entry song award
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.
12 January 2026 · New Era →