Namibia's ICT minister told content creators they are basically carrying the whole country's international reputation at the MTC awards ceremony in Windhoek. Emma Theofelus said digital producers help shape how people abroad see Namibian culture and talent, while MTC's corporate affairs guy backed her up by emphasizing that local storytelling gets serious value from the telecom company.
The event handed out trophies across 21 categories, with winners getting hyped about industry recognition. David Johannes grabbed videographer of the year and said getting acknowledged feels amazing after grinding behind the scenes, while comedy creator Tate Matondo admitted he did not expect to beat people he actually looks up to. Jamie-Lee Loss dedicated her influencer win to her followers and promised bigger moves next year.
The event handed out trophies across 21 categories, with winners getting hyped about industry recognition. David Johannes grabbed videographer of the year and said getting acknowledged feels amazing after grinding behind the scenes, while comedy creator Tate Matondo admitted he did not expect to beat people he actually looks up to. Jamie-Lee Loss dedicated her influencer win to her followers and promised bigger moves next year.