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NAMA 2015 Show Hosts Announced After a vigorous audition process that saw over 500 hopefuls participate to audition to become the 2015 Namibia Music Awards (NAMA) show host, the NAMA organisers have finally revealed the names of this year’s show host. Considered the biggest Master of Ceremony job in the country by far, hosting Namibia’s biggest musical event with a live audience of over 4 000 people and a further 600 000 TV audience, the organisers made sure they picked the best of the best.
The big surprise factor in this year’s announcement is that for the very first time in NAMA history, 2 Namibian artists have been selected to co-host the show with the main show host as guest host. This has become an international trend
at award ceremonies where artist themselves host the show. So for the very first time, Gazza and Lady May will become Namibia’s first artists to co-host the main event and as part of the NAMA mandate to expand promotion of Namibian
Paul
He is also an ambassador under UNICEF for a project called Brothers for Life Zambia which deals with HIV and AIDS awareness, good moral behaviour amongst men, gender based violence and other vices. He is a radio and television presenter, voice over artist, and is totally in love with music. He loves football, movies, cooking and travel. His inspiration is John Dykes, who presents the Barclays Premier League
My background is not like a lot of other Namibians – yes, my parents were hardworking, they tried to give me the best education and opportunities but I have always believed in doing things myself and my own way! I love the idea of working match day programme on weekends. His vision and dream is to see proactive and educated youths who will create success stories to inspire generations to come.
Helena Ngaifiwa is 27 years old and was born in Arandis, but raised in Swakopmund. Group of Companies where she was the master of ceremonies alongside household comedian Neville Basson. This event stood out because she was honoured to host an event graced by former President Hifikepyunye Pohamba. Due to the nature of her work and passion for youth empowerment, according to Helena, she regularly tours around Namibia and inspire
Welcoming and interviewing all the VIP guest on the blue carpet at the main awards on Saturday will be Milton Hochobeb and Pombili Shilongo while Chops Tshoopara and Uejaa will be in the Blue Room. Paul and Helena will be
“I Love being in my 30’s. My dream is to transform attitudes and thinking through my passions.
Helena She is currently working at Namibia Careers Expo as a project coordinator; however she is also a freelance presenter on Energy 100fm, a News Anchor at One Africa TV and an aspiring youth activist. She has experience in both Television and Radio broadcasting as a presenter and public speaking. Her most memorable event is the 25th birthday for Kalahari Holdings
audiences across borders. Alongside them will be Mavis Braga, who is currently a radio personality at Energy100fm with Ashwyn Mberi who will make his consecutive appearance on the NAMA stage as co-host.
Chops
Born 8 December, 1991, Paul Munanjala is the second born from a family of 5. Born and raised in Zambia, Paul has had the passion for music and media since high school which he completed in 2008. He has a diploma in Hardware and Network Engineering as well as a diploma in Camera and Filming. He is in his 4th year of study, pursuing a degree in Media Studies at the University of Namibia, majoring in Broadcasting. Paul Munanjala is a 23 year old R&B singer, songwriter and performer.
artists and NAMA as a platform to audiences across the rest of Africa, this year will also feature a guest host role by African music star Keko from East Africa, who will be the host link to also introduce Namibian artists to these new
young people to stay in school and focus on education. She enjoys talking to young girls about the issues and challenges they may face as teenagers. She believes that “life is a journey that doesn’t come with a manual and we have to share our experiences with one another in order to better equip those that are following us.”
in media and learning to tell great stories with only the words in my mind. For me working at Radio Wave 96.7fm, not only represents having a great job that is challenging and has variety but also a chance to learn every day and create my own oppor-
tunities as a personality and host. Lastly, my life mantra is what guides me through every day. That is - Live Well, Play Hard and Get Freaking Angry! Let’s do this!”
Uejaa “I would say I’m someone who is mature, candid and believes in integrity. Every day I work to improve myself and my skills - that’s part of becoming better at what I do. Born on 1st April 1983 in Windhoek, I have been in the entertainment industry for the past 7 years, currently employed as the Marketing and
Public Relations Officer for Moola Mobile Games (Pty) LTD, a part-time radio presenter on 99fm, part-time 3rd year Media student at the Polytechnic of Namibia and voice over artist for radio and TV adverts. Over the years I have developed an impressive
list of clients that request me as a Master of Ceremonies and Event Hostess on a regular basis. In 2014 I was chosen to host MTC & Namibia Premier League Awards which was aired live on NBC 1 for the second year running.”
the main show host for the Friday NAMA Industry Awards that will now for the first time also be live on NBC. On the Blue Carpet will be Uejaa and Ruffy.