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Anne Hambuda

Anne Hambuda


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The Year in Music

The Namibian music industry keeps growing and changing. Sometimes for the good, sometimes not so much. Here are a few moments that stood out this year… Some Drama Let’s start with some drama, when one of Namibia’s greatest creations, Mega…

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Events This Weekend and Beyond

This is my penultimate events guide for the year, and I must say, I have had a lot of fun compiling them. But just because the year is winding down, doesn’t mean you have to as well. If you’re looking…

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Let’s All Hold Hands and Go Down With the Titanic

I thought by the time it’s my turn to write a column again, we would have the results of our presidential and National Assembly elections already, and I could gracefully concede to the victory of alleged corruption once again in…

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Events This Weekend and Beyond

December has officially kicked off and it feels like we’ve been waiting a lifetime for it to arrive. This is truly the season to be festive – to come together to eat and drink, and recover from one hell of…

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Diolini releases ‘Dreamer’s Paradise’

Namibian singer and songwriter Diolini has dropped her latest EP, ‘Dreamer’s Paradise’, marking a significant step forward in her journey as an independent artist. Known for her signature blend of alternative, neo-soul and R&B flavours, Diolini’s third project invites listeners…

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The Illusion of Scarcity and the Buying of Votes

It’s election season and, once again, we are watching everyone play the nasty game of promises and propaganda. Now, if you scroll on Instagram, you will see influencers – many of whom generally never participate in any public political discourse…

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Events this weekend and beyond

Mariah Carey is still defrosting in preparation for another lovely Christmas season, but in the meantime, here are a couple of things you can keep yourself busy and entertained with. We try to keep it diverse so that young and…

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Unpacking Khadijah Mouton’s Style

Stepping into Khadija Mouton’s world of style is like entering an art gallery where each outfit is a piece of expressive artwork. The ‘Lekker’ hitmaker is a poet, copywriter, musician, actress, stylist and mother whose artistry spills over into every…

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Some Thoughts

I think we are really going through a lot as Namibians. Maybe it’s something about it being an election year that has us all acting a little crazy, or perhaps it’s the approaching festive season. But yoh, I’m itching to…

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Franklin Shitaleni on Poetry with a Purpose

In Namibia’s spoken word scene, Franklin Shitaleni stands out not just for his longevity and drive, but for the deep philosophy that guides his every verse. He’s a poet with a purpose and more than 12 years experience, whose journey…

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‘LUZ’ is pensive and thought provoking

Namibian rapper Rafa Luz’s latest project, ‘LUZ’ is a breath of fresh air for the Namibian hip-hop scene. Released on 7 September, the 10-track album is not just another rap project, it feels like a carefully crafted experience that is…

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