… See, Simana got her start early as a member of her church choir, but it was not till she came across Lize Ehlers ‘ Song Night that she felt it was something she could realistically pursue. …
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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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- April 2022
… Singing is the thing she wants to mostly focus on now.She says this year she wants to release a project and be more intentional about her music.See, Simana got her start early as a member of her church choir, but it was not till she came across Lize Ehlers' Song Night that sh …
A Bit Mhudi- February 2022
… Since its arrival in Namibia in 2015, the group has made a name for itself after performing and collaborating with many notable Namibian musicians, including the likes of Elemotho, Lize Ehlers, Livinge Dennis, Erna Chimu, Big Ben and Ras Sheehama. …
Savannah Afros Ready For 2022- December 2021
… Contributors include Elemotho, Erna Chimu, Big Ben, Maria Immanuel (ML Musik), Lize Ehlers, John Walenga, Oteya, Steven /Naruseb, DJ KBoz, DJ Castro, Rukee Kaakunga, Eino John Max, Gazza, Cislé Jacobs, Llewelyn Adams, Daniel Nelumbu , Emily Dangwa, Suzy Eises, Burton Reid and Alm …
Music Business in Namibia Reader Launches- November 2021
… Finally, Pride Pop-Up will end the week with a celebration of its one year anniversary featuring a meet and greet with Mr Gay World 2021 and a special performance by Lize Ehlers. …
Namibia Pride Week Kicks Off in the City- July 2021
… Local judges include songbird Lize Ehlers, rapper Lioness, and Chikune, who has made a name as a leading Afro-jazz singer in the country. …
Nigeria's Folabi Nuel Joins Voice Perfect Season Two- August 2020
… He is currently promoting Lize Ehlers’ theatre production ‘Boet ‘n Sus’ and the recently released Namibian short film ‘Kapana’, both of which have him in leading roles.
MN Creations, Visagie Collaborate on BOLD Collection- March 2020
… But for now, work from home, wash your hands and no matter how hard that poem makes you think, don’t touch your face.” Lize Ehlers With RMB Song Night and her play ‘Boet & Sus’ both postponed until May, Lize Ehlers considers these trying times knowing it is better to be safe. …
The Effect on ArtistsThe muezzin’s call to prayer from a mosque in Krabi is a something Lize Ehlers will never forget. …
Thailand with Lize- December 2019
… Musical director Lize Ehlers and her band, comprised of Chantell ‘Diolini’ /Uiras, Toshi ‘Namib Yaantu’ Haufiku, Vivien Böhmer and Najah Tommasi, sat at the far end of the stage under dimmed lighting. …
Kandenge Honours Ntozake Shange's Memory with ‘For Colored Girls'
Culture
Village Sunday Market attracts 450 visitors with local vendors
The News
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 →