Errol Geingob
THE TRIBE Adora - The Golden-Voiced Star Conquering Namibian Music
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multi-talented musician, Adora is undoubtedly one of Namibia’s finest artists.
Her golden voice makes her stand out in the Namibian music industry, but her grit and sheer determination to succeed are what have made her grow consistently as a performing artist.
this is just my humble plea for Namibians to rise above the circumstances. I always think about the people who are, you know, a little less fortunate than we are, and hence the shacks on my cover,” she says.
Adora shares her story of new beginnings, going through hard times and rising above it all.
‘Rise’ wasn’t necessarily an easier project to complete, she says, but putting it together was a smoother process than her first album. “We had more time to plan and we had more time to strategise and make sure we put a good effort into it. The first project I had to release as soon as I could because you only have so much shelf time in the industry.”
Her second studio production, ‘Rise’ (named by her father), is a testament to the rebirth that comes after troubled times. In particular it was inspired by the current financial troubles Namibia is facing, and Adora says it’s a reminder for Namibians to rise above it all. “We’ve been complaining so much the past year and
For Adora, music should always touch people and it should have more impact than popularity. “I always try to speak what I really feel, and when artists express their heart through music, I think that is what makes music, because before it is a banging song, it should be a timeless song,” she muses.
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