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Namibian Annual Music Awards

Also known as: 2018 Namibian Annual Music Awards

2020-03-062026-07-24

In coverage

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  1. March 2024
  2. The Namibian

    She received the awards for best newcomer and album of the year at the Namibian Annual Music Awards in 2018 and has performed in Namibia, South Africa, Tanzania, Angola, the United Arab Emirates, the United States of America, the United Kingdom, Egypt, Italy and Spain.

    Suzy Eises Live at NTN on Saturday
  3. August 2022
  4. The Namibian

    Despite separating, who can ever forget when they stepped onto the stage during the 2016 Namibian Annual Music Awards (NAMAs) at Ramatex, Windhoek, and took fans on a trip down memory lane as they performed some of their biggest hits like 'Kom Speel' and 'Go Back to H

    Business Booms for Freeda
  5. January 2022
  6. The Namibian

    The former Namibian Annual Music Awards winner said he is proud to have been part of many prestigious projects, from shooting for various great artists, as well as documenting the revolutionary ShutItDown protest in Windhoek.

    Didi Reloaded ups his game
  7. April 2021
  8. The Namibian

    In 2011 Afropop singer turned gospel artist Lady May flashed an audience at the Namibian Annual Music Awards with a middle finger before saying “good night motherf%*#ers”, after winning an award in the best house category for her song ‘Zoom Zoom’.

    In Case You Forgot: Celebrity Edition
  9. December 2020
  10. The Namibian

    Some of his accomplishments this year includes hosting the 10th and final edition of the Namibian Annual Music Awards, and landing a cameo appearance on Mzansi Magic’s popular soapie ‘The Queen’, where he got to meet and work with the best of the best in the South African TV indu

    TV and radio making it work in 2020
  11. July 2020
  12. The Namibian

    In 2015 he released his first album, ‘Let Me Go’, which was a huge success and saw him scoop two awards at the 2016 Namibian Annual Music Awards.

    Jou ‘Ma se Kombuis'
  13. March 2020
  14. The Namibian

    For the singer, who spent nine days in Thailand as part of her prize for winning the debut Artist of the Year at the Namibian Annual Music Awards last year, Thailand’s soundscape is a clash of sonic colour.

    Thailand with Lize

Wednesday 22 July

  1. Three Namibian musicians perform at Sicilia's Spotlight Night

    On 1 August, Sicilia's Restaurant will host Suzi Eises, Big Ben, and South African singer Emil Struwig for Spotlight Night, featuring live performances combining saxophone, strings, and vocals.

    22 July 2026 · The Namibian

Friday 3 July

  1. MTC transfers NAMAs intellectual property to youth ministry

    Mobile Telecommunications Company (MTC) has handed over all intellectual property, copyright, audio, and visual material of the Namibian Annual Music Awards (NAMAs) to the ministry of education, innovation, youth, sport, arts and culture, marking the end of MTC's and the Namibian Broadcasting Corporation's decade-long management of the awards.

    3 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer

Wednesday 1 July

  1. MTC transfers Namas music awards to government ministry

    Mobile Telecommunications Limited (MTC) has handed over the intellectual property and multimedia archives of the Namibian Annual Music Awards (Namas) to the Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sport, Arts and Culture. MTC invested over N$100 million in the awards over ten years; the brand is valued at over N$400 million, and the ministry will now manage the event going forward.

    1 July 2026 · The Namibian

Monday 8 June

  1. Sixer releases fifth studio album, 'Kotse moKotse'

    Namibian Afro-pop artist Sixer Vundakan released his fifth studio album, 'Kotse moKotse', an 18-track project on 30 April featuring collaborations with local artists and focusing on everyday life experiences and youth-related themes including discipline, growth, and avoiding self-destruction.

    8 June 2026 · The Namibian

Sunday 10 May

  1. Windhoek-born saxophonist Suzi Eises blends multiple musical cultures

    Suzi Eises, a Windhoek-born alto saxophonist raised in Oranjemund, began playing saxophone at age 16 while attending boarding school in South Africa and was inspired by jazz bands and festivals there. She has released a self-titled album and describes her music as a blend of the different cultures she has been exposed to.

    10 May 2026 · The Namibian

Saturday 25 April

  1. Namibian artist Salvador Mouers releases debut Afrikaans EP

    Local singer-songwriter Salvador Mouers released his debut Afrikaans EP, 'Binne', following his selection as the first Namibian artist for the ATKV-Crescendo mentorship programme run by South Africa's Afrikaanse Taal- en Kultuurvereniging. The EP will be presented at 'Kosmos Fees' and is available on streaming platforms from 25 April.

    25 April 2026 · The Namibian

Saturday 18 April

  1. Big Ben stages first live concert of year at Zoo Park

    Musician Big Ben will perform at Zoo Park in Windhoek tomorrow with his full band, The Last Band, playing over 30 songs from his catalogue. The concert will include dedications to fallen leaders and will feature opening acts The Ells and DJs Kiki and Ambizzy, with gates opening at 16h00 and the show starting at 19h00.

    18 April 2026 · The Namibian

Sunday 15 March

  1. Sunny Boy reflects on music career, advises upcoming artists

    Namibian rapper and producer Sunny Boy, known for hits like "Balance" and "Summertime," discusses his journey from church choir singer to established artist, his creation of the hikwa genre blending hip-hop and kwaito, and upcoming album "The Kingdom of Yaziza." He encourages aspiring musicians to pursue their passion while ensuring music becomes central to their lives, and notes Namibian artists can compete internationally, citing TopCheri's recent award win in Rwanda.

    15 March 2026 · The Namibian

Thursday 12 March

  1. Ballet, festivals, and film screenings fill Windhoek calendar

    This week in Windhoek features performances including the National Ballet School's 'Peter Pan', a four-day Fractal Festival of psytrance and electronic music at Spitzkoppe Mountain Range starting at N$1,200, and 'The Film Week', an annual celebration of Namibian cinema running through Sunday at Nust with screenings and industry discussions.

    12 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 7 March

  1. Chester Houseprince expands business, calls for merit-based artist bookings

    Namibian musician Chester Houseprince, who rose from dancing to a successful solo career since 2018, is now diversifying into business ventures while advocating for industry unity, genre-blending and merit-based artist bookings rather than favouritism in event selection.

    7 March 2026 · The Namibian

Friday 6 February

  1. Namibian duo The Ells performs at Cape Town music festival

    Namibian acoustic duo The Ells are performing at Up the Creek Music Festival on 7 February after successful Cape Town gigs. The band is expanding internationally while working on their first full album and planning Namibia Music Awards submissions.

    6 February 2026 · The Namibian

Tuesday 27 January

  1. Government invests N$10 million to revive Namibian music awards

    The Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sport, Arts and Culture will invest N$10 million to revive the Namibian Annual Music Awards after a six-year pause, aiming to celebrate local musical talent and support growth in the music industry.

    27 January 2026 · The Namibian

Monday 26 January

  1. Namibian Annual Music Awards return after six-year break

    The Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture has announced the revival of the Namibian Annual Music Awards (NAMAs) this year, following a six-year pause. The ministry aims to support the local music industry, encourage emerging artists, and reinforce music's role in nation-building and cultural identity.

    26 January 2026 · Informanté

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