… Then came ‘Let It Go’, Big Ben’s tribute to the late Ras Sheehama. That’s when things shifted emotionally. …
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Ras Sheehama
Also known as: the late Ras Sheehama · Ras Hans Sheehama · Ras · Hans Sheehama
Reggae legend who died in September 2025; featured posthumously on Patrick Sikiliza's Valentine's single.
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- April 2026
… The concert also included tributes to former president Hage Geingob and musician Ras Sheehama. …
Crowd support hits high note with Big Ben… says. “While it’s going to be a night of celebration, I will also perform songs I’ve dedicated to our fallen heroes, like former president Hage Geingob, who was the first sitting Namibian president to pass on, while I also have a dedication to my brother and musician Ras Sheehama …
‘People Must Experience Emotions Behind Each Song’ – Big Ben… Despite releasing multiple albums since then, Mvula believes the local industry still faces structural challenges. “We still have the same problems despite Jackson Kaujeua, Ras Sheehama, and Pedrito paving the way,” he says, pointing to limited support from local platforms such a …
Mvula drops new album, calls for growth in local music industry- March 2026
… Fallen artists such as Jackson Kaujeua, Ras Sheehama, Pedrito and Willie Mbuende will be dedicated an hour of tribute performances. …
Khomas Uhuru march today… The night will end with a special hour of independence tributes dedicated to fallen artists such as Jackson Kaujuea, Pedrito, Willie Mbuende and Ras Sheehama.
Khomas region to host festival for 36th Independence Day celebrations- February 2026
… Little did we know that what we were cooking was going to turn heads and become one of the biggest songs of the year, both in South Africa and back home in Namibia.” FRESHNESS Ees, who has also collaborated with other top Namibian artists like the late Ras Sheehama, Exit & Mushe, …
Fame Is a Bliksem – EesNamibian artist Patrick Sikiliza is celebrating Valentine’s Day with the launch of a new love single titled ‘Home Away From Home’, featuring reggae legend Ras Sheehama. …
Patrick Sikiliza releases Valentine’s Day single featuring Ras Sheehama- November 2025
… He has played with A-listed Namibian artists like Erna Chimu and Ras Sheehama, while he was also entrusted with the piano by internationally acclaimed stars like Awilo Longomba from the Democratic Republic of Congo and Zimbabwean superstar Oliver Mtukudzi. …
Honour Talent, Not Favourites – Gariseb- October 2025
… Born at Katutura and raised in Freedom Square, Khomasdal and Gemengde Lokasie, he says he grew up listening to the iconic medley of Gladys Knight and Boyz II Men, The Temptations, Ras Sheehama and Jackson Kaujeua. …
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Big Ben concert at Zoo Park draws emotional crowd
The News
An opinion piece reflects on a Big Ben concert at Zoo Park, describing a chaotic but emotionally connected crowd that sang along enthusiastically, with moments including a live proposal, though the artist struggled with lyrics and the performance was imperfect overall.
25 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Saturday 25 April
Big Ben concert at Zoo Park draws emotional crowd
An opinion piece reflects on a Big Ben concert at Zoo Park, describing a chaotic but emotionally connected crowd that sang along enthusiastically, with moments including a live proposal, though the artist struggled with lyrics and the performance was imperfect overall.
25 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Monday 20 April
Big Ben live concert draws hundreds in Windhoek
Hundreds of music fans attended Big Ben's annual live concert in Windhoek on Saturday, featuring more than 30 songs from his discography and support from The Ells. Big Ben cited strong turnout, improved planning and positive crowd behaviour as indicators of growth, while highlighting the event as evidence of substantial local audience support.
20 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Saturday 18 April
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 →
Wednesday 8 April
Mvula releases 18-track album, urges local music industry growth
Namibian artist Lasarus Mvula has released his self-titled album featuring collaborations with local artists and blending African rhythms with international influences. Mvula says the industry has structural challenges despite pioneers paving the way, and calls for collective effort and discipline to strengthen Namibian music.
8 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Friday 20 March
Khomas hosts cultural festival ahead of Independence Day
Windhoek will host the Khomas Uhuru march and Namfest@36, featuring a 1,000-person parade, innovation talent shows, and music performances by local artists, to celebrate national unity before the official Independence Day celebrations at Sam Nujoma Stadium tomorrow.
20 March 2026 · New Era →
Khomas region hosts youth festival for 36th Independence Day
The Khomas governor's office will host NamFest@36, a youth-centred festival on Friday featuring cultural events, an innovation talent show, an Uhuru march with over 1,000 participants, and a music bash. The festival will showcase free acts in music, poetry, dance, painting, plays and inventions, with over 50 performances and 20 local exhibitors, celebrating Namibia's Independence Day under the theme "Beyond 35: For a Prosperous Future."
20 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Saturday 28 February
Windhoek musician Ees balances music, merchandise in Germany
Eric Sell, a Windhoek-born musician based in Germany for two decades, is currently working on his 16th studio album titled 'Freshness', which incorporates amapiano influences. He combines his music career with Nam Flava merchandise—including clothing, food products, and footwear—and advises aspiring artists that talent alone is insufficient and that fame requires sustained hard work.
28 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Saturday 14 February
Patrick Sikiliza releases Valentine's single with late Ras Sheehama
Namibian artist Patrick Sikiliza has launched a Valentine's Day love single titled 'Home Away From Home', featuring reggae legend Ras Sheehama, who died in September last year. Sikiliza describes the song as a declaration of love about choosing one person regardless of life's circumstances, and says the release serves as a tribute to Sheehama's memory and a way of preserving his spirit among younger generations.
14 February 2026 · The Namibian →