Celebrating Excellence in Every Genre
Recognizing outstanding achievements across multiple genres in Namibian music. Browse categories, discover talented artists, and support your favorites.
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Award Timeline
Key dates for the Ongoma Music Awards 2026. Mark your calendar and do not miss any important deadlines.
March 1, 2026
Entries Open
Registration begins for artists submitting entries across all categories.
March 31, 2026
Entries Close
Submission deadline at 23:59. All entries must be submitted by this date.
April 3 - 17, 2026
Screening & Judging
Technical committee reviews and screens all entries for eligibility and quality standards.
April 30, 2026
Nominees Announced
Official announcement of nominees across all categories.
May 1 - August 15, 2026
Public Voting
Voting platform opens for the public to cast votes for their favorite nominees in each category.
August 16 - 23, 2026
Final Jury Review
Final jury panel reviews votes and prepares final results for announcement.
August 29, 2026
Awards Ceremony
The Grand Finale - Join us at Ongwediva, Oshana Region for the prestigious awards ceremony.
Entry Requirements
Entry fee: N$ 250 per category (non-refundable)
Payment via EFT to 0812221222 or Bank Deposit to Bank Windhoek (N N IMMANUEL), Account 8021223986, Branch: Ongwediva
Getting Started
How It Works
From registration to celebration, your guide to the Ongoma Music Awards
Register
Create your account as an artist to submit music or as a voter to cast your votes.
Submit or Browse
Artists submit their best work. Voters browse approved nominees across all categories.
Vote
Cast one vote per category for your favorite nominee. Every vote counts toward the final results.
Celebrate
Watch the results unfold in real time as Namibia crowns its music champions.
Why Ongoma
The premier platform for celebrating Namibian culture through music. Your voice matters in recognizing excellence, creativity, and social impact.
Fair & Transparent
Advanced anti-fraud measures ensure every vote counts. Real-time monitoring, device verification, and rigorous screening protect the integrity of our awards.
Real-Time Results
Watch vote counts update live as the nation speaks. Our leaderboard refreshes in real time, keeping every moment exciting and transparent.
9 Award Categories
From Traditional Music to Collaborations, recognizing excellence across cultural genres. Every achievement matters in Namibian music.
Nationwide Reach
All 14 regions participate
Secure Voting
One vote per user per category
Expert Jury
Industry professionals review
Live Ceremony
August 29, 2026 in Ongwediva