… Asked if Namibian artists can compete beyond our borders, Sunny Boy says yes, highlighting that TopCheri won the best star artist category for southern Africa at the 2025/26 Shining Stars Africa Awards in Kigali, Rwanda, on Saturday. …
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TopCheri — Namibian musician who won Best Star Artist for Southern Africa at the Shining Stars Africa Awards in Rwanda.
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- March 2026
Award-winning Namibian musician Monica Pineas, known as TopCheri, has been named the best star artist for southern Africa (2025/2026) at the Shining Stars Africa Awards. …
TopCheri wins southern Africa award in KigaliMonika Amunyela Award-winning singer and songwriter TopCheri has added yet another milestone to her career after winning ‘Best Star Artist Southern Africa of the Year’ at the Shining Star Africa Awards that took place in Kigali, Rwanda, on Saturday. …
TopCheri shines in Kigali … scoops Best Star Artist Southern Africa of the Year award- January 2026
… The judging panel consists of South African pageant coach Jerobiam Julies, musician and entrepreneur TopCheri and Miss Tourism Africa International 2024 Ndinelago Emosho, while the grand finale will be hosted by radio presenter Brenda The MC and model Georgia Garises. …
Miss Petite Global Namibiareturns for third consecutive year- December 2025
… Apart from TopCheri, Longizo, Shax Champion and Omfenu, the album also features big names like Gazza, Ponti, Teqla, Patrick Sikiliza, DJ Vuyo, Drawer Locosound, Karabo and KP Illest. …
Tate Buti’s ‘Ombululu’ set to spice up festive season- April 2025
… Artists who have entered the competition include some of Namibia’s biggest names, such as PDK, Ann Singer, Miss Gideon, Cazzy, TopCheri, Stella, Teqla, James Omlongo, Ian Lovly, Oteya and Jericho. …
Bank Windhoek Song Competition Draws Over 100 Local Artists- June 2024
… Producer Champions League DJs, a rising talent in the industry, has collaborated with nearly all the major musicians, including King Tee Dee, DJ Vuyo, TopCheri, Gazza and DJ Siya. …
Midyear Entertainment Recap- April 2024
… Other popular names who have scooped similar deals include Christine Mboma, King Tee Dee, Pombili Shilongo, TopCheri, Leather Mein, Paul Da Prince and Dr Esperance Luvindao. …
Lucy K Rocco bags car ambassador deal- October 2023
… He has worked with TopCheri, Gazza, Tate Buti, King TeeDee, Exit, Azmo Nawe, Ethnix, Majorsteez (from South Africa), Musketeers, Royal Ndappy, Tswazis, Sally Bossmadam, King Elegant, and PDK, he says. …
‘Looking Good Is Compulsory’- July 2021
… Oteya joins Young Blood, Rejoicing Choir, TopCheri, Tequila, Andrew Halupe and Gazza in the Namibian YouTube million-views club.
‘Whatagwan' Hits a Million Views
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Sunny Boy reflects on music career, advises upcoming artists
The News
Namibian rapper and producer Sunny Boy, known for hits like "Balance" and "Summertime," discusses his journey from church choir singer to established artist, his creation of the hikwa genre blending hip-hop and kwaito, and upcoming album "The Kingdom of Yaziza." He encourages aspiring musicians to pursue their passion while ensuring music becomes central to their lives, and notes Namibian artists can compete internationally, citing TopCheri's recent award win in Rwanda.
15 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Sunday 15 March
Sunny Boy reflects on music career, advises upcoming artists
Namibian rapper and producer Sunny Boy, known for hits like "Balance" and "Summertime," discusses his journey from church choir singer to established artist, his creation of the hikwa genre blending hip-hop and kwaito, and upcoming album "The Kingdom of Yaziza." He encourages aspiring musicians to pursue their passion while ensuring music becomes central to their lives, and notes Namibian artists can compete internationally, citing TopCheri's recent award win in Rwanda.
15 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Monday 9 March
TopCheri wins southern Africa artist award in Rwanda
Namibian musician Monica Pineas, known as TopCheri, has been named the best star artist for southern Africa (2025/2026) at the Shining Stars Africa Awards ceremony in Kigali. The award recognises her work including her final album 'I Am Monika', and adds to her growing list of achievements as she continues to represent Namibia on continental platforms.
9 March 2026 · The Namibian →
TopCheri wins Best Star Artist award in Kigali
Namibian singer TopCheri won 'Best Star Artist Southern Africa of the Year' at the Shining Star Africa Awards in Kigali, Rwanda, and performed tracks from her latest album 'I am Monika'. She expressed gratitude for the recognition and clarified that while stepping back from full-length albums, she will continue releasing singles and performing.
9 March 2026 · New Era →
Thursday 29 January
Miss Petite Global Namibia pageant returns for third year
The Miss Petite Global Namibia 2026 pageant will take place on Saturday in Windhoek, with the winner receiving a N$10,000 cash prize and the opportunity to represent Namibia at the international pageant in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia in May. The pageant aims to provide petite women with modelling and beauty industry opportunities while emphasizing personal development and confidence-building.
29 January 2026 · The Namibian →