The Namibia Annual Music Awards celebrate the very best of Namibian music.
For more than two decades the NAMAs have recognised the artists, producers and industry professionals who shape the country's music scene. In 2026 the awards return under government leadership, backed by the Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sport, Arts and Culture (MEIYSAC), with the National Theatre of Namibia(NTN) and Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) as implementation partner.
The 11th edition recognises achievement in Namibian music since 2020 and marks the start of a new, year-round platform for artist development, not just a single night of awards.
Dates are correct at the time of publishing and may be updated as the programme progresses.
Create a single online profile and complete a separate entry form for each category.
Entry to the NAMAs is free. Artists enter in the categories of their choice during the annual call for submissions.
Artists submit their own work, which is then vetted and judged by an independent panel.
Open for artists to submit their own work during the call for submissions.
Not open for public submission. Winners are chosen directly by the judges, based on eligible entries and industry data.
Non-competitive awards given in recognition of exceptional contribution to Namibian music.
Non-competitive awards given in recognition of exceptional contribution to Namibian music.
