… d to do some research to make my song choice relevant because we released an album.” Shikololo says he had a successful music career and was one of the most in-demand performers at Swapo and election rallies, until he was allegedly victimised by a Rally for Democracy and Progress …
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Shikololo warns against abandoning traditional values
The News
Shikololo, regarded as the first artist to popularise Oshiwambo rap, reflects on his childhood in exile during Namibia's liberation war and his introduction to rap music in Germany, warning people not to sell their traditional values.
Why it matters
Shikololo reflects on liberation war exile and warns against abandoning traditional values in favour of foreign cultural imports.
2 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Saturday 2 May
Shikololo warns against abandoning traditional values
Shikololo, regarded as the first artist to popularise Oshiwambo rap, reflects on his childhood in exile during Namibia's liberation war and his introduction to rap music in Germany, warning people not to sell their traditional values.
2 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Sunday 29 March
Namibia imports N$140m fish as local hake quotas fall
Namibia imported nearly N$140 million in fish in the fourth quarter of 2025—a 40% increase from the previous year—driven by declining fishing quotas allocated to local companies, forcing processors to source raw material from South Africa and Spain to maintain operations and employment.
29 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Wednesday 7 January
Veteran journalist Erasmus Hendjala dies at 78
Erasmus Captain Hendjala, a prominent journalist and former SWAPO regional councillor, has died at Ongwediva Vida Nova Medical Centre. He had deep roots in pre-independence politics, served as editor of Omukuni newsletter for twelve years, worked for New Era and The Namibian, and later represented the Hakahana constituency in the National Council until his 2008 expulsion from SWAPO.
7 January 2026 · Informanté →