“When you blame you don’t get to do what you are supposed to do as an artist. You put all the responsibility on the shoulders of others, whether that is your fellow artists for hating or the radio for not playing your song, all this when you could be making it for yourself” the wise words of Elemotho who sat …
“I wish I had more time to physically cook. I would be a much nicer person.” Namibia has just finished the hosting of the African Culinary Cup 2015. A prestigious competition, that saw chefs from all over Africa jet into Namibia to compete to win the title of the best in Africa. The Namibian Chefs Association hosted the event. 99FM’s …
“We only have this one life, so we have to make the best of it and use our talents to the best of our abilities, otherwise we don’t really live.” Poetry is known for it’s ability to connect with the deepest part of a human being and make them come alive. Playshis is Namibia’s own poet extraordinaire, known for his …
“We actually started off as a theatre group way back in 1999 but fell in love with filming and this art form.” Hailing from Arandis in the Erongo Region, one film company has overcome incredible odds to today be not only an award winning film and music video making company, not only currently working on a television series, but also …
“When I was younger I would sneak into my mother’s wardrobe and try on her clothes, putting on her pretty dresses and high heels along with bright red lipstick.” Stark contrasts form the backdrop and the landscape, a designers dream which is why more and more fashion designers are feeling inspired to make their mark in Namibia. 99FM’s MYD …
“People will always have opinions so you might as well be yourself. I had to find that trust again, the same trust I had before society told me who I should be, it was beautiful.” Namibia is about to see the arrival of our first ever hair and beauty expo focussing specifically on the natural-haired community. 99FM’s MYD Art …
“Comedy was a big part of me accepting and loving myself. I learned to not take myself so seriously, not sweat the small stuff. Poking fun at myself has actually helped me grow more into myself. I feel lighter and unburdened, and it’s all because I got on stage and stripped myself bare.” The current reigning queen of comedy, …
“Being a hero means standing out, and standing out requires you not always to do what is easy but to do what is necessary and to do what makes you happy. To be a hero in the arts means to do what makes you happy even though it’s difficult and it seems like nothing is happening. If it makes …
Sandy Rudd, Namibia’s Theatre Director Extraordinaire sat down with 99FM’s MYD Art to talk motivation. “Motivation is created when you find your passion, you can’t be motivated without passion. If you don’t have a burning desire that burns through your veins then nothing will motivate you. You need to be excited about what you are doing. Your heart needs …
“I’m an illustrator, when I tell people this they ask if I’m an illustrator as a hobby because they can’t imagine how I make money from it.” 99FM’s MYD Art sat down with Romeo Sinkala an artist making waves in the Namibian arts scene for his fresh approach, his love of drawing and in his words his “uncomplicated view …