Kp Illest

The ‘Okay Okay’ hitmaker had an incredible year and became the face of Namibian hip-hop after scooping the coveted best rap/hip-hop award at the 2018 Namibian Annual Music Awards (NAMAs). His consistency, hard work and talent made him stand out.

A huge success filled with painful lessons that needed to be learnt, and a whole lot of growth.

Depressing if they don’t accept the quotes that I’m gonna be sending. Jokes man, it will be one hell of a year, more so for the people around me than me.

Letting go can be just as healthy as holding on and vice versa. Also, don’t be less of who you are to please others or because people take advantage of it. Do it for those who appreciate who you are and, as for the rest, treat your middle finger like the price of petrol… Put it all the way up!

“Take a snack.”

The Unam Cultural Festival. Never performed for such a high energy crowd in my life, but also the three hours after I won my award.

Losing my grandfather. No lie, that was a shot to the . I even felt it when I just typed it out! Damn, now I’m thinking about it… Quick, change the subject!

I hate to say it because it ain’t my song but dammit that ‘In Heaven There’s No Beer’ joint went harder than most guys in the gym when Maria is doing squats!

Boyyy! Colour Party was another vibe, my bru! The crowd ripped off my shirt while colouring me like an empty canvas.

My superstar girl.

DJ Alba

You don’t know her, she’s in another school.

That other guy. If you know, you know.

Spending so much money when I got upset.

Anyone who thought King Tee Dee wouldn’t sell out the Unam stadium!

My mom. She’s been through so much this year and all I have seen is love, strength and resilience. Mom, you’re my hero every year.

Anyone who wasn’t wearing an Illest shirt or Gweri socks. Shout out to Zulu!


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