Popular Democratic Movement lawmaker Inna Hengari wants Namibia to create a local content development fund. She brought her idea to the National Assembly on Wednesday. The fund would help radio and television stations play more Namibian programs. Hengari thinks this money could solve many problems facing local artists. The proposal aims to boost Namibian culture on airwaves.
Hengari suggested using part of the N$50 million already set aside for creative work. Private companies could add more money to help the fund grow. The money would give grants and training to Namibian musicians and filmmakers. Artists could learn new skills and make better programs. This support would remove money barriers that stop creative people from working.
Radio stations across Namibia play mostly foreign music right at 80 percent. Local artists struggle to find airtime for their songs. Foreign content dominates what people hear each day. Namibian musicians lose chances to earn money from their work. The country sends royalty payments to other nations instead of keeping money at home.
Hengari suggested using part of the N$50 million already set aside for creative work. Private companies could add more money to help the fund grow. The money would give grants and training to Namibian musicians and filmmakers. Artists could learn new skills and make better programs. This support would remove money barriers that stop creative people from working.
Radio stations across Namibia play mostly foreign music right at 80 percent. Local artists struggle to find airtime for their songs. Foreign content dominates what people hear each day. Namibian musicians lose chances to earn money from their work. The country sends royalty payments to other nations instead of keeping money at home.
