Rodney Seibeb talks new album of redemption and resilience
Opens up about faith, failure and the healing power of music
The gospel singer's seventh studio album delivers personal confession, spiritual strength and universal healing.
In a gospel industry that often blends showmanship with spirituality, Namibian artist Rodney Seibeb has carved a lane of radical vulnerability. His latest release, ‘Ma!oa Ta Ge Ra,’ translated from Damara/Nama as ‘I Refuse to Give Up’, is more than just an album: It’s a survival testimony.
The project, released on 20 May, marks Seibeb’s seventh studio album, which he says has resonated deeply with audiences across Namibia and beyond.
“This is one of the most heartfelt projects I’ve ever produced,” Seibeb shared in an interview. “The title is a war cry. It’s for anyone who’s ever felt like giving up but chose to press on.”
Drawing from personal trials, including what he refers to as spiritual storms and near burnouts, ‘Ma!oa Ta Ge Ra’ serves as both lament and celebration.
“Fans have been sending me testimonies, telling me the album helped them through the darkest of nights. It’s humbling,” he said, noting that the reception has been overwhelmingly positive, both in gospel circles and the wider music community.
At its core, ‘Ma!oa Ta Ge Ra’ is about perseverance, healing and the mercy journey of faith. “I wanted to create music that you don’t just hear, but feel,” Seibeb said. Each song confronts lived experiences, emotional exhaustion, delayed breakthroughs, family pain, and, ultimately, unwavering faith.
“My prayer is that this album becomes a voice for the voiceless,” he added.
Lost and found
One track, however, stands out not only for its spiritual gravity but also for its brutal honesty. Titled 'Profeet Ta Ina' or 'The Prophet Is Not There', the song serves as Seibeb’s public repentance. “It’s the story of a prophet who lost his way,” he revealed. “That prophet was me.”
In the song, Seibeb confesses to having manipulated his spiritual calling, prophesying falsely, sowing fear and abusing trust. “I told people lies to gain attention and money. I misused the calling God gave me,” he admitted. The accompanying music video captures this arc, from guilt to grace. “It’s raw. It’s redemptive. I needed people not just to hear the story, but to see it.”
More visuals are in the works, Seibeb confirmed. The next slated release is for the song '//Gubasen', which means perseverance. “It’s a tribute to the fighters,” he said. “To the people who keep going when life screams at them to quit.” The video promises to depict this resilience with emotional grit and spiritual intensity.
The project, released on 20 May, marks Seibeb’s seventh studio album, which he says has resonated deeply with audiences across Namibia and beyond.
“This is one of the most heartfelt projects I’ve ever produced,” Seibeb shared in an interview. “The title is a war cry. It’s for anyone who’s ever felt like giving up but chose to press on.”
Drawing from personal trials, including what he refers to as spiritual storms and near burnouts, ‘Ma!oa Ta Ge Ra’ serves as both lament and celebration.
“Fans have been sending me testimonies, telling me the album helped them through the darkest of nights. It’s humbling,” he said, noting that the reception has been overwhelmingly positive, both in gospel circles and the wider music community.
At its core, ‘Ma!oa Ta Ge Ra’ is about perseverance, healing and the mercy journey of faith. “I wanted to create music that you don’t just hear, but feel,” Seibeb said. Each song confronts lived experiences, emotional exhaustion, delayed breakthroughs, family pain, and, ultimately, unwavering faith.
“My prayer is that this album becomes a voice for the voiceless,” he added.
Lost and found
One track, however, stands out not only for its spiritual gravity but also for its brutal honesty. Titled 'Profeet Ta Ina' or 'The Prophet Is Not There', the song serves as Seibeb’s public repentance. “It’s the story of a prophet who lost his way,” he revealed. “That prophet was me.”
In the song, Seibeb confesses to having manipulated his spiritual calling, prophesying falsely, sowing fear and abusing trust. “I told people lies to gain attention and money. I misused the calling God gave me,” he admitted. The accompanying music video captures this arc, from guilt to grace. “It’s raw. It’s redemptive. I needed people not just to hear the story, but to see it.”
More visuals are in the works, Seibeb confirmed. The next slated release is for the song '//Gubasen', which means perseverance. “It’s a tribute to the fighters,” he said. “To the people who keep going when life screams at them to quit.” The video promises to depict this resilience with emotional grit and spiritual intensity.
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