Conrad Angula

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Senior Journalist at The Namibian

Award winning Senior Journalist @TheNamibian in Namibia. Former football player turned number one football fan.

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‘I Am Cooking Up a New Single in the Studio’ - Dixon

1 week ago | namibian.com.na | Conrad Angula

Daniel Nasou, or rather Dixon to music fans, is undoubtedly one of the most refined male voices in the Namibian music industry. Born and raised in Katutura, the award-winning singer started his singing career in a family choir led by his uncle while he was still attending Auas Primary School in the 90s. “The music bug actually bit when I was still in primary school. I would always beat my desk and hum to the beat.
You must have realistic dreams – former footballer Aoseb

1 week ago | namibian.com.na | Conrad Angula

Namibia has a special pool of players who have represented the country at all the age group levels, all the way to the senior national team, and former Life Fighters, Eleven Arrows and Ramblers marauding winger Charlie Aoseb is one of them. Born and raised at Otjiwarongo, Aoseb started to play organised football for Karundu Primary School in 1994. “I first got exposed to league football when I turned out for the under-10 team of Okarundu at the age of nine under coach Abes Nghipundjua. . .
Mushe’s Next Album Could Be His Final

2 weeks ago | namibian.com.na | Conrad Angula

Multi-talented kwaito superstar Albert Mushe Uulenga has come a very long way from the days he was part of R&B duet Two Type Production (2TP) in 2005 to become a two-time artist of the year at the Namibian Annual Music Awards (NAMAs). Popularly known by his stage name Mushe, the award-winning singer-cum-dancer discovered his talent for music during his time at Immanuel Shifidi Secondary School in Katutura, where he used to participate at school events. “My love for music started way back in 2005.
Never lose focus – former midfield star Gurirab

2 weeks ago | namibian.com.na | Conrad Angula

Chief Santos, Civics and Orlando Pirates midfield star Brian Gurirab is the only player from Karibib to have played for the Namibian national soccer team. “The Erongo region was thriving back in the days when it was divided into two streams – Erongo and Welwitschia. Then the selection of regional junior football teams was done fairly and every player in the region went through fair trials.
‘Fill up the tables, count the empties . . .’

2 weeks ago | namibian.com.na | Conrad Angula

Namibian artists remember Manqoba ‘Istokvel’ NtombelaIn 1994, a song that would eventually become a recognised anthem, was released on the African music scene. It was the sound that blasted from sitting rooms and cuca shops from South Africa’s Soweto township to Windhoek’s shebeens.
29 Years In, Swart BasterEvolves and Expands

3 weeks ago | namibian.com.na | Conrad Angula

Twenty-nine years in the music industry and nine albums later, Swart Baster is still going strong. Baptised Allen Jonathan, Swart Baster was born and bred at Swakopmund and the veteran musician has just finished his ninth studio album, ‘Expandable’, to be released next month. “The title was inspired by my rapid growth as an artist. I am definitely on another path from when I started my music career in 1996 to where I am now,” explains Swart Baster. “The album contains 24 tracks.
Uirab’s four-goal night still echoes

1 month ago | namibian.com.na | Conrad Angula

Every sport team has a talisman. In Orlando Pirates’ case, it was Bonny ‘Orlando’ Uirab. Apart from being a prolific scorer in the past, Uirab also holds the distinction of being one of a few players who have scored four goals in a single match. That magical moment happened during the Windhoek Premium Lager Premier League clash against Life Fighters in 1998, which saw the Katutura outfit annihilate their opponents from Otjiwarongo with a resounding 6-3 defeat at Independence Stadium.
Hella Kuppe: The master with the Midas touch

1 month ago | namibian.com.na | Conrad Angula

Hella Kuppe says it was an honour to be an athlete in the 1960s. The retired star was born at Remmer Clinic in Windhoek West 85 years ago, and raised at Mariental. “Those were the sweet, beautiful days. I didn’t specialise in one specific sport. I just loved doing sport – whether it was track and field or a team sport on the field, I was a jack of all trades,” she says. “My sport really took off when I came to school at Windhoek High School (WHS).
Catching Up With Lize Ehlers

1 month ago | namibian.com.na | Conrad Angula

Multiple award-winning singer and songwriter Lize Ehlers is a very busy woman. Apart from her monthly gigs at The Village Sunday Market, the trailblazer, also known as DJ Rise Ehlers, does the social Song Night Namibia calendar for Craft Cafe Bellissima as well.
Samani Kamerika: The 'Rasta' with the deft touch

1 month ago | namibian.com.na | Conrad Angula

Born at Outjo, pre-independence national team midfield kingpin Samani ‘Rasta’ Kamerika says he was born with a love for football. “Football for me was inborn. I enjoyed expressing myself with the ball. My sublime skills were honed in the dusty streets of Nau-Aib location at Outjo, while my football brain was developed at Namibia’s school of excellence, St Joseph’s High School, alias Dobra,” he says. Kamerika says he was fortunate to have played with some of the country’s best footballers at Dobra.