Walvis will host NAMAs

Walvis Bay will play host to Namibia's crème de la crème of music after MTC announced that the seventh NAMA awards will be celebrated in Walvis Bay for the first time. The company's head of corporate communications, Tim Ekandjo says history will be made by hosting the prestigious awards in the harbour town.“We have always maintained that this is a truly Namibian event, and we are prepared to take it to any town that complies with the basic requirements allowing us to host the event successfully,” said Ekandjo. He further applauded the leadership of Walvis Bay for understanding the importance that such big events play in the local economy and the reputation of the town. “We thank them for their visionary leadership and allowing their residents to enjoy a truly world-class event” said Ekandjo.The seventh NAMA awards will take place at the Namibia Development Corporation in the Walvis Bay Extension 2 area. The building is called the !Nara Namib Industrial and Logistics Estate Building. It is just over 5 600 square metres in size. The building is co-owned by NDC and the industrialisation ministry and there is ample parking space.The mayor of Walvis Bay, Wilfred Immanuel heartily welcomed the awards ceremony to the town saying music brings people together irrespective of race, creed or culture. “Walvis Bay is proud to be hosting the seventh Namibia Annual Music Awards. We welcome the nation's most talented musicians to our oasis in the desert,” he said.Tickets for the 2017 NAMAs will go on sale at WebTickets Namibia and customers can buy them at Pick n Pay stores at Wernhil Park, Auas Valley, Swakopmund and Walvis Bay. Tickets are also for sale online via the website at www.webtickets.com.na. You can also book online and pay at the selected outlets in Swakopmund, Auas Valley, B1 City, Katutura, Mega Centre, Wernhil Park, Ongwediva or Katima Mulilo.General seats tickets sell for N$250 while VIP tickets go for N$500. Limited Golden Circle standing tickets will be available for only N$120 each. The awards will take place on 28 April for invitation-only Industry Awards and on 29 April, the main awards will take place. June Shimuoshili

Walvis will host NAMAs

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Namibian Sun 2025-05-08

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