Also known as: NAMAs
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The Namibian
… The music star has had gigs overseas in Germany and Denmark, and played for Pule and Oteya at the Namibia Annual Music Awards. …
Honour Talent, Not Favourites – GarisebThe Namibian
… Now based at Omaruru, Chipololo shared the stage with top South African kwaito music group Bongo Maffin, and considers performing at the Namibia Annual Music Awards as a highlight of his music career. …
Plan Your Life, Make Your Parents Proud – ChipolopoloThe Namibian
IT IS going on five years since the last Namibia Annual Music Awards (NAMAs), once the country’s premier music awards ceremony. …
Five Years Without the NAMAsThe Namibian
… The Juiceboy team does not condone any unethical dealings.” ‘Superstar’ was released in 2010, topping the charts and earning the group a nomination at the 2011 Namibia Annual Music Awards. …
Fresh Family Open Copyright Case About Vikta Juiceboy's ‘Superstar' SampleThe Namibian
… He dreamed of being part of the Namibia Annual Music Awards, but the awards have since lost sponsors. …
A Moment With ChakibeatzThe Namibian
… The duo released their debut album, ‘Through Thick n Thin ‘, in 2015, which saw them nominated for the Namibia Annual Music Awards in 2016. …
Allex and Shyer's new single has local DJs talkingThe Namibian
… released in 2010 and received massive airplay on some local radio stations, followed by the track, 'Yolanda', featuring Mushe in 2013.The duo released their debut album, 'Through Thick n Thin', in 2015, which saw them nominated for the Namibia Annual Music Awards …
Allex and Shyer's new single has local DJs talkingThe Namibian
… Lioness, who is also a full-time medical doctor and award-winning fashion influencer, brings to the table an impressive curriculum vitae with international and local awards, including a couple of Namibia Annual Music Awards. …
Nigeria's Folabi Nuel Joins Voice Perfect Season TwoThe Namibian
… Setson has pulled out all the stops to hire the services of his long-time friend Ngatu Nganyone, former NAMAs Female Artist of the Year Tekla Ita, and the sweet voice of Avo to add more harmony to the album as backing vocalists. …
‘Warriors Worried' – Bombastic!The Namibian
… MTC then followed that up with a month-long Namibia Annual Music Awards (NAMAs) event, which for the first time was also held virtually. …
Entertainers weather the stormSWAPO 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 →