Singer Blossom was handed a 12-month ban by the Namibian Annual Music Awards for criticising Namibia's president on social media.
Read More »ARTerial Network Report: Monitoring freedom of creative expression in Africa
Following a mapping exercise covering 70 percent of Africa, Arterial Network released its first preliminary report on the state of freedom of creative expression in Africa in October 2013.
Read More »Namibia: Artist banned due to “formal and content” issues
A controversial and edgy exhibition of works by renowned Namibian artist, Imke Rust, has been banned from the Woermannhaus gallery due to the critical stance the artist takes on environmental threats affecting the coast. Other artists are now threatening to boycott the gallery in protest against the decision to ban …
Read More »Namibia: Radio stations ban Afrikaaner song
Two Namibian Afrikaans-language commercial radio stations have banned the South African musician Bok van Blerk’s song ‘De la Rey’ because of the political controversy surrounding the song, reports Informanté The song ‘De la Rey’ urges to re-inforce the language, culture and pride of the Afrikaaners – the descendants of the …
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