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Namibian press · Person

Monika 'Top Cheri' Pineas

Also known as: Top Cheri

2018-12-212026-06-25

What’s been said

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  1. December 2025
  2. The Namibian

    Top Cheri released 'I Am Monika', an 18-track album with collaborations with Dion PDK and Exit, produced in part by Andrew On The Beat

    Source

    Top Cheri returns with what she refers to as her final album, 'I Am Monika'.The 18-track project is designed to keep listeners company as they reflect on the year that was.Produced in part by the renowned Andrew On The Beat, the album features collaborations with Dion PDK and Exit, among others.

    Ke Dezemba Sounds: A Festive Basket of New Namibian Music
Culture

Khomas hosts cultural festival ahead of Independence Day

The News

Windhoek will host the Khomas Uhuru march and Namfest@36, featuring a 1,000-person parade, innovation talent shows, and music performances by local artists, to celebrate national unity before the official Independence Day celebrations at Sam Nujoma Stadium tomorrow.

20 March 2026 · New Era

Friday 20 March

  1. Khomas hosts cultural festival ahead of Independence Day

    Windhoek will host the Khomas Uhuru march and Namfest@36, featuring a 1,000-person parade, innovation talent shows, and music performances by local artists, to celebrate national unity before the official Independence Day celebrations at Sam Nujoma Stadium tomorrow.

    20 March 2026 · New Era

Wednesday 18 March

  1. Namibian film secures international nominations at global network

    A locally produced film titled 'Life – Living in Faith Everyday' has earned two nominations at the Lift-Off Global Network Sessions, signalling growing recognition for Namibia's film industry. The 58-minute drama, shot in Windhoek and released in 2024, explores themes of betrayal, resilience, and gender-based violence, and has already drawn strong response at local screenings and from international adjudicators.

    18 March 2026 · The Namibian

Tuesday 10 March

  1. 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

Saturday 28 February

  1. Windhoek musician Ees balances music, merchandise in Germany

    Eric Sell, a Windhoek-born musician based in Germany for two decades, is currently working on his 16th studio album titled 'Freshness', which incorporates amapiano influences. He combines his music career with Nam Flava merchandise—including clothing, food products, and footwear—and advises aspiring artists that talent alone is insufficient and that fame requires sustained hard work.

    28 February 2026 · The Namibian

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