Maria David
THE music industry in the Oshana Region continues to thrive with local upcoming musician Gabriel Nghilifavali Hirarius, well-known as Chice 1, creating performance platforms for northern musicians.
Hosting a successful CD launch recently, Chice 1 has proven that music can be brought closer to the masses by inviting 20 local artists.
This included the likes of Jayfive, Chika, Kasper The River, KDIO and Sebby Billionaire who graced the stage on Saturday evening at Ongwediva town.
The owner of Gee Spot hangout where the event was held, Rafael Gideon, said if people are not given a platform, then nobody else will do that. Hence his hangout spot has been availed to those who want to perform for free.
Gideon said turning his hangout spot into an entertainment area has now contributed to the reduction of crime in the region.
“The youth are now engaged and have time to spend at shows aimed to entertain them once a month,” he added.
Speaking to those in attendance, local fan June Hamukoshi said they need more entertainment in the northern regions and not only basing everything in the capital town.
“We have good artists in the North and supporting local artists is key,” he said.
Another, Hamukoshi Meduletu a.k.a. Mex Big Dog, said there is a need for uplifting and marketing musicians from that side of the Redline.
“We have real, raw talent in the northern part of the country that needs to be discovered and given a chance,” he said.
Joshua N Kanyeumbo said he hopes more and bigger companies can join the race and host entertainment shows aimed at addressing the social ills the country is facing at the moment.
Over 200 youths from the Oshana, Omusati, Ohangwena and Oshikoto regions showed up to support local musicians on Saturday.
