Music Editorial & Insights

Nam Radio Local News & Music Industry Journal

Essays, technical guides, and cultural deep-dives on the African music industry, authored by broadcasters and music curators at Nam Radio Local in Windhoek, Namibia.

Music Business Guide September 8, 2026

How Emerging African Artists Can Monetize Music Royalties in 2026

Understanding split sheets, ISRC codes, mechanical royalties, and performing rights organizations (SAMRO, CMOs) across African territories.

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Genre Analysis August 28, 2026

The Log Drum Revolution: How Amapiano Conquered Global Dance Floors

An in-depth look at how bedroom producers in Pretoria and Soweto turned deep house inside out and captured the imagination of clubbers worldwide.

By DJ K-Vibe, Windhoek Read Guide →

Artist Spotlight August 15, 2026

Namibia's Independent Music Renaissance: Gazza, Lioness & The Next Wave

Why Windhoek's vibrant creative scene is producing some of the most daring musical hybrids across Kwaito, Afro-trap, and soulful acoustic melodies.

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Career Development August 2, 2026

Streaming DSP Pitching Secrets: How to Get Playlisted on Spotify and Apple Music

Step-by-step tutorial on crafting your artist biography, high-resolution press kit (EPK), and submitting unreleased tracks to editorial playlist curators.

By Artist Training Hub Read Guide →