Elemotho Headlines At Home
Namibian musician Elemotho performed at the National Theatre of Namibia, marking his return to the stage after a four-year absence. The event featured a diverse lineup of local artists and was hosted by Jemimah Ndebele.
Why it matters
The concert highlights the vibrancy of the contemporary Namibian music scene and the cultural significance of local performance venues.
They say the best journeys take you home and when Elemotho returns to the National Theatre of Namibia, the saying rings true amid thunderous applause.
As the crowd ululates, whistles and yells, “the new sound of the Kalahari” takes the stage in silhouette.
Elemotho’s entrance is duly dramatic and follows a sincere appreciation of live music.
Featuring The Ells, Livinge Dennis and Tisha, the evening is a generational cross-section of the contemporary Namibian live music scene, hosted by a fabulous Jemimah Ndebele.
For her part, Ndebele elevates hosting to the level of art. Introducing each act through an eloquent and extended spoken word piece, Ndebele beguiles the audience with a story of a returning song.
“Four years is a long time for a song to be away from home but fortunately Namibia never stopped singing,” says Ndebele of Elemotho’s four-year absence.
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