Editing Music of Namibia (section)

===Reggae/Dancehall/Afrobeats===

The Namibian reggae platform has produced artist such as [[Ras Sheehama]], Petu, [[Ngatu]], who has been performing since 1994, Mighty Dreeds and EES. In the early eighties a band called We Culture was formed in [[Katutura]] and this turned to be Namibia's first reggae band. Another band followed called Roots rebels also based in the Katutura location. The Namibian independence came and most of the Namibian population that was in exile came back to Namibian and bands like Young Dreads later renamed as Mighty Dreads, Ras Sheehama, Los Amadeus, Omidi d Afrique, Shem Yetu, Organised Crime and 40Thieves. Most of these bands faded or became one and a group of young Namibian reggae musicians came up later. Most of the Mighty Dread band members left and formed Formular band or engage into solo careers. Dancehall, Ragga and Dub was gaining popularity and singers like Ngatu (from the Mighty Dread), Doren, Iron Roots, Ras Kasera and [[Ten-Dreadz]] came up with a new blend of Ragga Dancehall. EES is also respected in the R&B, hip hop and kwaito genres of Namibia. Buju Bantuan a.k.a. Katjoko (not to be confused with [[Jamaica]]'s [[Buju Banton]]), the late La Chox and Kamasutra are one of the youngest reggae artist. Prominent kwaito artist Gazza has also associated himself with the genre as well as [[Killa-B]]