A very necessary cultural reset

In September last year, the Ngandu Festival team launched what has become one of the most innovative and game-changing musical productions Namibia has ever witnessed.

Created as a way to keep the Ngandu Festival brand alive at a time when the restrictions on events began, ‘Rock The Boat’ has grown tremendously as an extension of the popular festival.

Anyone who’s followed the “floating stage” concept from the premiere episode will tell you that this is the cultural reset that Namibia needed. Featuring performances by hip and happening Namibian musicians cruising on the mighty Okavango River, the production is a sight to behold with spectacular scenery including the best sunsets you’ll ever see. So while I was a fan of the show from the day it first premiered on Youtube, attending the live recordings in Rundu a few weeks ago was a revelation of the magnitude of the show and its potential for contributing a lot of value to the Namibian entertainment sector.

Pushing the culture, one episode at a time…

Through ‘Rock The Boat’, Namibian musicians have an opportunity to showcase their talent and especially their ability to perform live in this very unique setting. Once the show’s momentum picks up, this will be a great platform to introduce hidden gems, celebrate legends and promote the culture of live performance. There is also great brand partnership potential and room to introduce an audience element if logistics allow. And if like me, you’re getting tired of attending the same old events, you’d agree that this one would be very necessary for Namibia’s events culture.

As Michael Kayunde, producer of the show, says, the platform will only get bigger and better. “The idea is to take this concept to the next level and make it a platform that celebrates creatives from all over Namibia.”

The idea is to take this concept to the next level and make it a platform that celebrates creatives from all over Namibia.
Executive produced by Andreas Gustav, ‘Rock The Boat’ is available to view on the Ngandu TV Youtube page. Otherwise, if you want the exclusivity of watching the live recording from the Okavango River, this might just happen if you book into Samsitu Riverside Campsite and book a boat ride at the right time.

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