{"id":377224,"date":"2025-06-24T23:59:00","date_gmt":"2025-06-24T21:59:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/informante.web.na\/?p=377224"},"modified":"2025-06-24T22:26:31","modified_gmt":"2025-06-24T20:26:31","slug":"st-raphael-to-host-inaugural-oshipe-choirs-competition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/informante.web.na\/?p=377224","title":{"rendered":"St. Raphael to host Inaugural Oshipe Choirs Competition"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Maria David<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">ST. Raphael Anglican Church in Swakopmund will be hosting its very first Oshipe Choirs Competition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The competition is scheduled to take place next week Sunday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Church Warden Christopher Nekongo confirmed that this inaugural event promises to be a vibrant showcase of musical talent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cChoirs and vocalists from across the region are invited to participate in what is expected to be a memorable day of harmonious competition,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He added that the event features four singing categories: \u2018Eengudu Domapandela\u2019 (flag holders groups), \u2018Engudu Domalwiimbo\u2019 (gospel choirs), solo, and quartet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nekongo indicated that registration fees vary per category, with choir categories for the first two set at N$500, while solo and quartet categories are N$200.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cParticipants will be vying for significant cash prizes and trophies for first-place winners in the choir categories,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He indicated that first-place prizes range from N$1,000 for soloists and quartets to N$2,500 for the top choirs. Second- and third-place winners will also receive cash prizes across all categories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Further, Nekongo said every participant in the Oshipe Choirs Competition will receive a certificate of participation, recognizing their contribution to this special event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He then encouraged all interested musicians to prepare for a day filled with inspiring performances and community spirit.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Maria David ST. Raphael Anglican Church in Swakopmund will be hosting its very first Oshipe Choirs Competition. The competition is scheduled to take place next week Sunday. 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