TEDxSwakopmund

Speakers

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• Frieda Ndeutala Kaunapawa Mukufa

  Writer | Editor | Performance Poet

  Frieda is a Namibian writer, editor, and performance poet whose work powerfully explores the intersections of memory, identity, and resistance. With a Master's degree in English and Applied Linguistics from the Namibia University of Science and Technology, and an Honours degree in Communications, Frieda’s work blends academic insight with deep creative expression. She is the founder of Damn_Etu, a poetry platform rooted in healing and storytelling, and a former Doek! Poetry Fellow and Spectrum Poetry Award winner. Her performances and teaching, whether in classrooms, lecture halls, or on stage, honour the voices of women and children, challenging systems while preserving memory. Through poetry and prose, Frieda is redefining what it means to speak truth with courage.

• Liselle & Lisette So-Oabes

  Entrepreneurs | Multi-Award Winning Content Creators | Rare Duo

  Born in Windhoek and raised between the vibrance of city life and the heart of Gobabis, these dynamic twin sisters have carved out a powerful brand in Namibia’s ever-evolving creative industry. The @_twinfluencers have become trailblazers in digital storytelling, brand building and content monetization. The sisters have earned titles like Influencer of the Year (DStv Content Creation Awards) and Blogger of the Year (Simply You Magazine Awards) but their work goes far beyond likes and clicks. Through travel vlogging across all 14 regions and more than 30 unique lodges, they’ve helped make Namibia’s creative economy more visible, valuable and viable. Entrepreneurs at heart, Liselle “Citygirl” and Lisette “Plaasmeisie” have co-founded ventures in real estate, education, tourism and beauty creating over 50 jobs. The sisters are currently pursuing their Master’s degrees in the energy industry, expanding their impact into the fields of sustainability and economic transformation.

• Nrupesh Soni

  Digital Philosopher | Systems Thinker | Cultural Bridge-Builder

  With lived experiences across India, China, and Namibia, Nrupesh doesn’t just talk about technology, he redefines it. To him, technology isn’t a product; it’s a philosophy. It’s a language that reflects our values, mirrors our culture, and asks us: what kind of future are we truly building? From AI as Amplified Intention to slowness as the next great innovation, Nrupesh explores how we can remain meaningfully human in a rapidly digitizing world. His approach fuses storytelling, cultural metaphors, and systems thinking to inspire fresh perspectives on connection, identity, and digital purpose.

• Sibongile Tshabalala

  Media Powerhouse | Dating Strategist | Spoken Word Artist

  With over 20 years in radio and television, Sibongile blends her sharp media savvy with her deep understanding of modern relationships. As a dating strategist, she helps women, especially those over 30 - date smarter, love boldly, and navigate digital romance with confidence. She's also a comedian and spoken word artist, known for using humor and heart to spark real conversations about culture, connection, and identity.