Ep 104 - Northern Namibia: Northern Exposure
“A country without its people, basically, is not a country.” —Anna Mafwila
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Starting in the capital city of Windhoek, Ernest takes a brief tour of the welcoming Katutura neighborhood, guided by entrepreneur and tour guide Anna Mafwila. He then heads to the north of Namibia, stopping by the Nakambale Museum and earning a new nickname, before learning how to play owela, one of the oldest games in Africa, at Ongula Village.
Later, Ernest meets his very first king and queen at their royal palace, learning about the culture of a place most outside visitors to the country never experience. In typical Fly Brother fashion, Ernest has unexpected but totally insightful conversations with some locals, including a student with big dreams for her future.
Finally, Ernest takes a stab at making butter by hand, giving him a serious workout amid the natural beauty of Namibia.
Featured On This Episode:
Fly Friends:
- Anna Mafwila | Founder of Katu Tours
- Eric Shilomboleni | Folklorist at Ongula Village Homestead Lodge
- King Herman Ndilimani Iipumbu | Chief of the Uukwambi Nation
- Queen Omunyekadhi Me Lydia Iipumbu | First Lady of the Uukwambi Nation
- Manfred Gaeb | Educator/Consultant
Hon. Lucia Iipumbu | Deputy Minister of Small and Medium Enterprise Development
Sites:
- Katatura Open Market
- Nakambale Museum
- Ongula Village Homestead Lodge
- Royal Palace of Uukwambi