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TopCheri (Monica Pineas) — Namibian musician who won Best Star Artist for Southern Africa at the 2025/2026 Shining Stars Africa Awards in Rwanda.
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The Namibian
TopCheri is featured on the album
“The album features other Namibian artists like TopCheri, Oteya, Mr Glo, Solani, Space, ESB and Kelvin Declined.”
Ees brings ‘Freshness’ to the tableThe Namibian
TopCheri won best star artist category for southern Africa at 2025/26 Shining Stars Africa Awards in Kigali, Rwanda
“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.”
Breathe Music Like Your Air – Sunny BoyNew Era
TopCheri won 'Best Star Artist Southern Africa of the Year' at Shining Star Africa Awards in Kigali
“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 awardNew Era
TopCheri performed with both old tracks and newer music from latest album 'I am Monika'
“The award ceremony was an exciting affair for the performer, who also took to the stage to deliver a performance that incorporated both her old tracks and newer music from her latest album, 'I am Monika'.”
TopCheri shines in Kigali … scoops Best Star Artist Southern Africa of the Year awardThe Namibian
TopCheri was named best star artist for southern Africa (2025/2026) at Shining Stars Africa Awards
“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 KigaliThe Namibian
TopCheri delivered a performance at the ceremony
“The Namibian star also delivered a performance at the ceremony, further cementing her growing presence on the international stage.”
TopCheri wins southern Africa award in KigaliThe Namibian
TopCheri released her final album 'I Am Monika' last year
“The award comes after the release of her final album, 'I Am Monika', which came out last year.”
TopCheri wins southern Africa award in KigaliThe Namibian
TopCheri serves on the judging panel for Miss Petite Global Namibia 2026
“The judging panel consists of South African pageant coach Jerobiam Julies, musician and entrepreneur TopCheri and Miss Tourism Africa International 2024 Ndinelago Emosho”
Miss Petite Global Namibiareturns for third consecutive yearNamibian musician Ees has unveiled his 21st studio album titled 'Freshness', which took five years to complete. The project reflects his musical evolution, blending his kwaito and Namibian roots with new sounds like amapiano, and features collaborations with other Namibian artists.
23 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibian musician Ees has unveiled his 21st studio album titled 'Freshness', which took five years to complete. The project reflects his musical evolution, blending his kwaito and Namibian roots with new sounds like amapiano, and features collaborations with other Namibian artists.
23 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibian entertainers including Gazza, Lize Ehlers, and others are participating in the Clean Up Namibia Celebrity Clean-Up Campaign on 19 September at Okapale, Goreangab, to mark World Cleanup Day. Led by La-Toya Mwoombola-Hamutenya, the initiative aims to promote civic pride, responsible waste practices, and environmental awareness.
17 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Windhoek-born artist Jaliza Utsile has become one of ma /gaisa's brightest female artists, beginning her solo career in 2013 after performing as a backup singer-cum-dancer for her uncle. Her songs, which include hits like "Lau Lau" and "Ti Tsatara," draw inspiration from her two children and convey themes of hope, strength, and resilience.
18 July 2026 · The Namibian →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →