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Shax Champion

Teen musician who won song of the year at 2025 MTC Namibia Content Creator Awards for his hit "Soos 'n Dier."

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  1. February 2026
  2. The Namibian

    Shax Champion dropped debut hit single 'Soos 'n Dier' in June last year

    Source

    Ever since he dropped his debut hit single 'Soos 'n Dier' in June last year, the former choir singer has been busy, with hardly any weekends off.

    Everything Takes Time and My Time Is Now – Shax Champion
  3. The Namibian

    Shax Champion was singing bass in the school choir at Angra Pequena Senior Secondary School

    Source

    It is unbelievable that only a couple of years ago, I was still singing bass in the school choir at Angra Pequena Senior Secondary School, as well as the Lüderitz Youth Choir.

    Everything Takes Time and My Time Is Now – Shax Champion
  4. The Namibian

    Shax Champion won song of the year at the 2025 MTC Namibia Content Creator Awards for 'On My Chest'

    Source

    A proud winner of song of the year at the 2025 MTC Namibia Content Creator Awards for 'On My Chest', which has now surpassed over two million views on YouTube, Shax says this is his moment.

    Everything Takes Time and My Time Is Now – Shax Champion
  5. January 2026
  6. The Namibian

    Shax Champion has expressed optimism about the inclusion of fresh voices in the awards

    Source

    Artist Shax Champion has expressed optimism about the inclusion of these fresh voices.

    NAMAs return after five-year hiatus
  7. December 2025
  8. The Namibian

    Shax Champion won the song of the year award

    Source

    Shax Champion won the song of the year award, while Tate Matondo won the comedy content creator of the year award.

    Twinfluencers Take Home MTC Content Creators Title
  9. October 2025
  10. The Namibian

    Shax Champion released new single 'Aha'

    Source

    Celebrated Namibian musician Shax Champion has released a new single titled 'Aha', signalling a confident new phase in his musical journey.

    Shax Champion drops new single ‘Aha’
Culture

Khomas hosts cultural festival ahead of Independence Day

The News

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

Friday 20 March

  1. 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

  2. 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 14 February

  1. Rising amapiano star Shax Champion on his rapid success

    Teen musician Andreas Shipanga, known as Shax Champion, has seen rapid stardom since his debut hit "Soos 'n Dier" in June 2024, crediting his unique sound and choral background for his success. He won song of the year at the 2025 MTC Namibia Content Creator Awards and advises aspiring musicians to develop their own style rather than copying international artists.

    14 February 2026 · The Namibian

Tuesday 20 January

  1. Namibia's Annual Music Awards return after five-year break

    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

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