Also known as: NAMAs
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Windhoek Observer
… Nekongo also welcomed the government’s N$10 million allocation towards the revival of the Namibia Annual Music Awards (NAMAs), saying the launch of the 2027 awards marked a renewed commitment to Namibia’s creative industry after a six-year hiatus. …
‘Lessons have been drawn’: SPYL backs national airline revivalNew Era
… The 2016 NAMAs artist of the year hinted at new material already in place as part of a full body of work for the fans. …
Big Ben Live back at Zoo ParkThe Namibian
Namibian gospel musicians have raised concerns about being excluded from major national event line-ups and awards recognition, calling for greater inclusion and genre representation. …
Gospel musicians decry exclusion from national eventsThe Namibian
The Ongoma Music Awards, aimed at uplifting upcoming local artists, have shown promising support ahead of the submission deadline set for today. …
Ongoma awards offer emerging artists hopeThe Namibian
… The single from the album ‘Mwana Kurira’, which he describes as his most successful project to date, earned him the best Afro-pop song and most disciplined artist awards at the Namibia Annual Music Awards. …
Artists Must Unite to Ensure Growth – Uno BoyNew Era
Namibian musicians have called for fair treatment, better support and stronger development programmes as discussions begin on the future of the Namibia Annual Music Awards (NAMAs). …
Artists call for fairness in the NAMAsNew Era
Michael Kayunde The recent announcement that the Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sport, Arts and Culture will invest N$10 million to revive the Namibia Annual Music Awards (NAMAs) after a six-year hiatus is, without doubt, good news. …
Opinion – More than a trophy night: The return of the NAMAsNew Era
… Dozza also welcomed the return of the Namibia Annual Music Awards slated for this year, which he thinks will be a major boost for the industry at large. …
DJ Dozza grinds to the topThe Namibian
The Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sport, Arts and Culture has officially confirmed the return of the Namibia Annual Music Awards (NAMAs), slated for the third quarter of this year. …
NAMAs return after five-year hiatusNew Era
… The 2011 Namibia Annual Music Awards (NAMAs) artist of the year’s life could easily be an analogy of hitting his back against the wall due to facing so many trials and tribulations. …
Walls of Jericho: Trials and Tribulations …journey to recoverySWAPO Party Youth League Secretary Ephraim Nekongo has welcomed progress toward reviving Namibia's national airline, citing the handover of licences, acquisition of aircraft, and a scheduled first flight in the first week of December as evidence that lessons from past failures have been drawn.
14 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
SWAPO Party Youth League Secretary Ephraim Nekongo has welcomed progress toward reviving Namibia's national airline, citing the handover of licences, acquisition of aircraft, and a scheduled first flight in the first week of December as evidence that lessons from past failures have been drawn.
14 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The annual Big Ben Live music show returns to Zoo Park on 18 April after being postponed last year due to scheduling and logistical conflicts. The Afrobeat musician plans to showcase new material from a completed album and emphasizes the importance of collaboration with other artists and producers.
17 April 2026 · New Era →
Namibian gospel musicians say they are consistently excluded from major national event line-ups and music awards, with only two gospel performers included in last month's Independence Day celebrations. Artist Abner Mumbala and others are calling for increased gospel representation at national events and expanded categories at the Namibia Annual Music Awards.
13 April 2026 · The Namibian →
The Ongoma Music Awards, a new initiative designed to provide recognition and a platform for emerging local artists, has attracted over 200 entries ahead of today's submission deadline. Founder Ndawana Ndume describes it as a development foundation rather than a competition, aimed at preparing talented artists for bigger platforms and addressing a gap in recognition opportunities.
31 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Award-winning musician Abner Kangumbe, known as Uno Boy, has returned from a four-year sabbatical during which he studied IT and co-founded an IT business. He is releasing new music and calls for Namibian artists to unite and work together to grow the industry, citing the success of South African artists who collaborate openly.
28 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibian artists have called for fair prize structures, better professional support, and financial literacy training as the government consults on reviving the Namibia Annual Music Awards, which were discontinued in 2020. The Arts Directorate is also advancing an updated copyright law to protect musicians and other creatives in the digital age.
23 March 2026 · New Era →
The Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sport, Arts and Culture will invest N$10 million to bring back the Namibia Annual Music Awards, which ceased in 2020 after losing its sponsor MTC. According to Michael Kayunde, a media personality and events curator, while the revival is significant for the creative economy and job creation, questions remain about whether the budget is sufficient and whether arts and culture deserve their own dedicated ministry.
2 February 2026 · New Era →
Namibian producer Mentos Goagoseb, known as DJ Dozza, is gaining recognition locally and internationally through collaborations with German producer Leo Large, with recent placements on Netflix and Showmax, and upcoming releases planned for 2026.
26 January 2026 · New Era →
The Ministry of Education has confirmed the return of the Namibia Annual Music Awards for the third quarter of this year, ending a five-year hiatus since the Covid-19 pandemic halted the live entertainment sector. The ceremony is expected to support the creative economy and incorporate the digital landscape that has emerged in the music industry since 2020.
20 January 2026 · The Namibian →
Multi-award-winning Namibian rapper Jericho has recovered from years of cocaine addiction and is now sober for over four years. He has rebuilt his life, regained his music studio, and is using his platform to raise awareness about the dangers of drugs.
9 January 2026 · New Era →