GR8FUL Podcast: NGOMAs and Gospel Music Awarsd with Shalongo "Shacks" Mwandingi

Link to The Gathering Whatsapp Group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/GdvpwIyveXI... In this episode of the GR8FUL Podcast, we sit down with Shalongo “Shacks” Mwandingi, the visionary behind the Namibian Gospel Music Awards (NGOMA). We take a journey through the story of NGOMA — from how the idea first came about, to the first and second editions, the challenges and struggles involved in bringing the awards to life, and the lessons learned along the way. As we look ahead, Shacks shares what has been happening behind the scenes and what it takes to build a platform that celebrates and recognizes the incredible talent within Namibia’s Gospel music industry. And now, the journey continues with the 3rd Edition of the Namibian Gospel Music Awards, happening on 3 October 2026. 🎙️ In this conversation, we talk about: • How the Namibian Gospel Music Awards started • The story behind the first and second editions • The challenges of organizing and sustaining the awards • Creating recognition for Namibian Gospel artists • The growth of Gospel music in Namibia • Lessons learned from previous editions • What to expect from the 3rd NGOMA • The vision for the future of the awards