Spotify — music streaming platform where audiobook versions of Homer's 'The Odyssey' entered top charts following a film adaptation.
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The Namibian
Spotify collects master royalties from when a young artist records a fresh cover
“They collect the master royalties from streaming platforms like Spotify and Apple Music.”
Reviving the Legends: The Power of CoversThe Namibian
Spotify is used to upload commercial recordings of traditional musical expressions
“As it is, a commercial musician like myself may walk into a rural village, record a traditional healing song, mix it with an electronic beat, and upload it to Spotify.”
The Silent Extraction: Who Owns Our Ancestral Soundtrack?The Namibian
Spotify took down thousands of songs from Boomy
“The musical giant recently took down thousands of songs from Boomy, a start-up of which the schtick is producing artificially generated 'music'.”
Spotify sends thousands of artificially generated songs packingThe Namibian
Spotify hosts Emily Kandanga's podcast 'Empower by Ems'
“Her podcast is available on Spotify, Anchor FM and Apple Podcasts.”
Emily Kandanga Still on a RollThe Namibian
Emily Kandanga's podcast is available on Spotify
“Her podcast is available on Spotify, Anchor FM and Apple Podcasts.”
Emily Kandanga Still on a RollWhen younger artists record covers of forgotten masterpieces by legendary musicians, the original songwriters earn royalties again. The article argues that Namibia's radio stations prioritize newer music, leaving older artists without income; Nascam (the Namibian Society of Composers and Authors of Music) can only distribute royalties where music is actually licensed and played.
8 August 2026 · The Namibian →
When younger artists record covers of forgotten masterpieces by legendary musicians, the original songwriters earn royalties again. The article argues that Namibia's radio stations prioritize newer music, leaving older artists without income; Nascam (the Namibian Society of Composers and Authors of Music) can only distribute royalties where music is actually licensed and played.
8 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Christopher Nolan's film adaptation of Homer's 'The Odyssey' has driven a 700% increase in UK print sales of the original poem, with nearly 8,000 copies sold in one week. Audiobook versions have also entered top charts on Spotify and in the US, with Emily Wilson's 2017 translation particularly in demand.
23 July 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibian reports that Namibia's traditional music communities are systematically excluded from commercial benefits when their ancestral songs and rituals are recorded and licensed by outsiders, receiving minimal compensation while those with recording equipment profit from their heritage.
18 July 2026 · The Namibian →
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 →
From musicians and fashion designers to visual artists and comedians, Namibian creatives are entering 2026 with sharpened purpose, focusing on international expansion, sustainable careers, and industry unity. Common themes include building collaborative networks, prioritizing authenticity and mentorship, and reducing dependence on government support to create their own opportunities.
7 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Two musicians from outside Namibia's main music hubs—DJ Vuyo from Katima Mulilo and UGEE from Kavango East—describe the obstacles facing rural artists, including expensive studio time, costly professional promotion, and years of struggle before gaining national recognition. Both say persistence, self-funding, and remaining opportunity-ready have been key to building their careers.
6 January 2026 · The Namibian →