President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has called on Namibia to unite to strengthen its capacity to create a nation free of battles.
Nandi-Ndaitwah made this remark in a message of tribute following the death of reggae musician Ras Sheehama on Friday.
In her message, she described Sheehama as a musical legend who awakened the country’s spirit during its struggles and as a hero with a voice of unity.
“Ras Sheehama was a true legend of Namibia’s music and culture who inspired people before and after independence,” she said.
She said Sheehama’s departure reminds the country of the silent battles that many are facing, and is a great loss to the nation and the creative industry.
The president expressed condolences to Sheehama’s family and urged them to honour his legacy by celebrating his contributions to music and culture.
Sheehama died at the age of 59 on Friday. The Namibian Police reported that he died by suicide.
