Khomas governor Sam Nujoma hosts NamFest@36 for youth

A youth-focused pre-independence festival is hitting Windhoek’s business district this Friday with a massive parade and a N$15,000 prize pool for talent.

NamFest@36 in the city center

• The Khomas governor’s office is throwing NamFest@36 on Friday.
• It goes down at Palm Tree Park and Zoo Park in the city center.
• Over 1,000 people will march in the Uhuru parade.
• The event is a pre-party before Saturday’s official Independence Day.

Talent show with real cash prizes

• Over 50 acts in music, poetry, and dance are competing.
• Winners will split a combined N$15,000 in prize money.
• Deputy Minister Dino Ballotti said it empowers youth through creativity.
• He framed the march as a chance to contribute to nation-building.

A lineup of local heavy hitters

• The Dogg, Sunny Boy, and PDK are among the performers.
• DJ Spuzza, Shax Champion, and Ethnix Namibia are also on the bill.
• The music bash runs until midnight.
• A tribute hour will honor fallen artists like Jackson Kaujuea.

Vendors and a theme for the day

• Over 20 local exhibitors are selling art, crafts, and food.
• Governor Sam Nujoma said the focus is on unity and participation.
• The official theme is “Beyond 35: For a Prosperous Future.”