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Marvtown

Also known as: Claasen

2025-12-172026-06-25
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  1. April 2026

  2. The Namibian

    Marvtown won season one of the annual Next Ma /Gaisa Star competition in 2021

    Source

    “Although only gaining popularity after winning season one of the annual Next Ma /Gaisa Star competition in 2021, the Windhoek-born performer has been around the entertainment scene for a while.”

    If Artists Don’t Grow Financially, They Won’t Grow Musically – Marvtown

  3. The Namibian

    Marvtown formed a dance group known as Hozala's Finest in 2010

    Source

    “Marvtown, who formed the group in 2010, says he owes his rapid rise to one of the country's most sought-after artists.”

    If Artists Don’t Grow Financially, They Won’t Grow Musically – Marvtown
Culture

Ma /Gaisa Meets Oviritje concert hailed artistic success

The News

The 'Ma /Gaisa Meets Oviritje' concert at Bobby Sissing Stadium was described as a resounding artistic success, with performers and attendees praising the sound, organisation, and crowd behaviour. The event featured Oviritje groups including Wild Dogs, Stakes Boy, Karabo, and township duo One Blood, alongside Ma /Gaisa acts such as Jaliza, Marvtown, and veteran performers Raphael & Pele.

Why it matters

Ma /Gaisa Meets Oviritje concert deemed artistic success, celebrating significant local music event with strong community participation.

27 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 27 April

  1. Ma /Gaisa Meets Oviritje concert hailed artistic success

    The 'Ma /Gaisa Meets Oviritje' concert at Bobby Sissing Stadium was described as a resounding artistic success, with performers and attendees praising the sound, organisation, and crowd behaviour. The event featured Oviritje groups including Wild Dogs, Stakes Boy, Karabo, and township duo One Blood, alongside Ma /Gaisa acts such as Jaliza, Marvtown, and veteran performers Raphael & Pele.

    27 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Saturday 11 April

  1. Marvtown on financial support, cultural pride in Namibian music

    Award-winning ma /gaisa artist Marvtown discusses his path to success after winning Next Ma /Gaisa Star in 2021 and advocates for corporate support and financial sustainability for Namibian musicians, arguing that artists need financial growth to advance musically and that Namibians must build pride in local culture and support their own artists.

    11 April 2026 · The Namibian →

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