Also known as: OYO
Ombetja Yehinga Organisation — uses creativity to engage young Namibians with social issues affecting their lives and futures, active for more than two decades.
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Namibian Sun
Ombetja Yehinga Organisation has been using creativity to help young Namibians engage with social issues affecting their lives and futures
“For more than two decades, the Ombetja Yehinga Organisation (OYO) has been using creativity to help young Namibians engage with social issues affecting their lives and futures.”
OYO empowers youth through creativityThe Namibian
Ombetja Yehinga Organisation is featuring in the 'Movement' contemporary dance festival
“The ongoing contemporary dance festival features the Ombetja Yehinga Organisation dance troupe, as well as dancers from South Africa, Reunion Island and Botswana.”
France, Namibia Renew Vows At Bastille FeastInformanté
Ombetja Yehinga Organisation signed an agreement for the 'Speak Up' project running from 1 April to 31 December 2026
“The German Ambassador to Namibia, Dr Thorsten Hutter, signed the agreement with the Ombetja Yehinga Organisation (OYO), represented by its founder and director, Dr Philippe Talavera, on Monday, 30 March.”
Germany funds ‘Speak up’ campaign of the OYO in 2026The Namibian
Ombetja Yehinga Organisation will perform with traditional Nihon Buyo dancer Senyumeji Nishikawa at Dance event
“Dance troupe Ombetja Yehinga Organisation will perform with traditional Nihon Buyo dancer Senyumeji Nishikawa.”
Marching Ahead With This Week’s EventsThe Namibian
Ombetja Yehinga Organisation will perform at French Cabaret Night on FNCC's 25th anniversary
“The FNCC will host a French Cabaret Night with Lize Ehlers featuring DJ Rise Elders, the Ombetja Yehinga Organisation dance company and invited artists.”
Young wine and birthday cheer for FNCCThe Namibian
Ombetja Yehinga Organisation performed in collaboration with Indonesian dancers a Tari Piring (plate dance)
“Thrilling in an Indonesian 'Tari Piring' (plate dance) performed by Ika Suwandi, Niken Hartanto and Aura Nareswari in collaboration with the Ombetja Yehinga Organisation (OYO) dance troupe, the showcase also featured young Afiqah Bayni Mahira and Askanah Bayni Faiza's impressive 'Incling Janget'.”
Indonesian Cultural Showcase Thrills at National TheatreThe Namibian
Ombetja Yehinga Organisation (OYO) initiated the 'Caring Namibian Man' project in 2005
“The challenge comes from Ombetja Yehinga Organisation (OYO) director Philippe Talavera.”
The ‘Caring Namibian Man’The Namibian
Ombetja Yehinga Organisation (OYO) collaborated in hosting International Youth Day celebration with EU
“The celebration was hosted by the European Union (EU) Delegation to Namibia, in collaboration with five EU member states' embassies and the Ombetja Yehinga Organisation (OYO) in Katutura.”
EU celebrates International Youth Day in KatuturaThe Namibian
Ombetja Yehinga Organisation will have film shown 'Lukas' (2024) on the big screen in South Africa
“In terms of local films, Ombetja Yehinga Organisation's 'Lukas' (2024) will be shown on the big screen in South Africa.”
Midyear Entertainment RecapThe Namibian
Ombetja Yehinga Organisation is premiering 'Kapana' at Ster-Kinekor
“The first Ombetja Yehinga Organisation offering to premiere at Ster-Kinekor in the wake of international festival successes such as 'Salute' and 'Kukuri', 'Kapana' tells what Namibians may deem an 'unconventional' love story set amid the smoke and fire of Windhoek's beloved outdoor market.”
‘Kapana' Hits Theatre ScreensThe Ombetja Yehinga Organisation has spent more than two decades using creativity to help young Namibians engage with social issues affecting their lives and futures.
2 October 2026 · Namibian Sun →
The Ombetja Yehinga Organisation has spent more than two decades using creativity to help young Namibians engage with social issues affecting their lives and futures.
2 October 2026 · Namibian Sun →
Windhoek's downtown galleries hosted "Moonlight @ The Galleries," an evening event featuring exhibitions across four spaces including a Franco-Namibian Cultural Centre showcase of 35 artists for the centre's 35th anniversary, accompanied by a night market with food, crafts, and locally made beer.
5 August 2026 · The Namibian →
France's ambassador to Namibia hosted a Bastille Day event at her residence in Windhoek, attended by the minister of international relations and trade. Both nations reaffirmed their long-standing friendship, with Namibia's minister noting France was among the first European countries to recognize Swapo and highlighting shared commitment to economic cooperation and sustainable development.
18 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Germany has funded the "Speak Up" project addressing gender-based violence in Hardap, Erongo and Omusati regions with 84,432.35 euros (N$1.59 million). The project, running from April to December 2026, will use music, dance, play, and intergenerational dialogues to promote positive masculinity and mental health awareness, particularly among young people.
20 April 2026 · Informanté →
The Namibian Theatre and Film Awards held their first ceremony since 2019 at the National Theatre of Namibia, honouring excellence in film and theatre. Top awards went to Rodney Gariseb's 'Naked Spaces' for best staged production and Errol Geingob's 'Speel Aan' for best feature film, with keynote speaker Hakeem Kae-Kazim celebrating artists' resilience through the pandemic.
30 March 2026 · The Namibian →
The Franco Namibian Cultural Centre hosts a Namibia-Japan dance exchange tonight, while the National Art Gallery displays children's artwork until April. The weekend features an Easter night market, a 5km–20km night race, and a children's Disney-themed fashion show at Wanderers sport grounds.
26 February 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibian lists Windhoek and Swakopmund events for February, including a photography exhibition, beach volleyball tournament, chamber music concert, pregnancy educational day, acting masterclass, trail run, cycling challenge, visual art launch, dance performances, and recurring weekly activities across fitness, quiz nights, and dance classes.
20 February 2026 · The Namibian →