The Magic Moments episode from the MYD series, We Are Because of One Another. Here we look back at the golden moments from the series, the magic, the learning and the many voices that shared their journey with us. “People need people. You have your dreams, you have your goals, you have your values. But people need people. And if …
Nelao Nengola was born in Namibia and studied to be a certified Personal Trainer and Wellness Coach in America at the National Academy of Sports Medicine. She is the owner of Power Poise Fitness and Wellness Studio. Nelao’s story is one of incredible courage and overcoming incredible pain, to today being an inspiration to others. “I think I am now …
Mo Shê was born in Nigeria but has lived in many African countries. Now in Namibia studying his doctorate, Mo found creative expression that is getting him noticed far and wide. A budding photographer, Mo joined us on the MYD Show to talk about Ubuntu in Africa. “We should celebrate the fact that we are different, celebrate that we are …
Realising that to live in a better world we need to make the world better, has resulted in the birth of Poiyah. A charity organisation, Poiyah wants to be the vehicle to advocate for those that are not in a position to do so while instilling a culture of giving in the youth. Incorporating children as drivers as well as …
Bulelwa Makalima-Ngewana is an urban revivalist who has been instrumental in creating economically thriving and creative public and private spaces in which to live, work and play in Cape Town’s Central City. Expertise that the City of Windhoek has called upon to see what concepts would work to create more social cohesion in Windhoek. Bulelwa is the CEO of the …
Rosa Namises is a Namibian politician and human-rights activist who has made many self-less contributions towards the lives of Namibians, both young and old. “You must do the things where nobody sees you. There you must do good. It will come out. That will make your footprint.” Rosa is a prominent voice on gender issues, human-rights violations, and violence against women and …
Ashwyn Mberi is a performing artist, poet and television presenter, actor, director and MC. Born in Harare, Ashwyn moved to Windhoek in 2013 pursue studies here. He says when he arrived in Namibia he fell in love with the country. “Unity. Love for one another. Lack of prejudice. Understanding that I am you, and you are me and that I …
Another example of the power of collaboration in the Arts is the musical duo of Blend. The duo are pure fusion themselves, consisting of French-born Christian Polloni, (who is recognised for his contribution to the Namibian music production industry) and Namibian Nesindano Namises (who one of Namibia’s most experienced poets). Their sound is a unification of poetry, soulful sounds and …
One Namibian business that was born out of passion seems to be unstoppable in their success. From humble beginnings in Swakopmund, Slowtown Coffee Roasters have become a proudly Namibian household name and go-to coffee for all who love to slow down and enjoy the coffee way of life. Talking about how this business came about, 99FM’s MYD Smart spoke to …
Dr. Ruben Kanime hails from a village in the Omusati region. His exceptional grades afforded him the opportunity to study medicine aboard on scholarship, but this meant he had to learn a foreign language to be able to study. His determination and passion made him the first medical doctor, not only in his family but also in his village. “When …