#NoOneIsLeftOutConcert this Saturday

International Basic Income Grant Week commemorated
    - 2023-09-21 10:49:00
As part of marking the 16th anniversary of the International Basic Income Grant Week which is observed annually in the 38th week of the year, the Basic Income Grant (BIG) Coalition of Namibia is hosting a #NoOneLeftOutConcert with the aim of mobilising Namibian artists and the public to unite in observing the day.
The concert takes place on Saturday (23 September) at Muso’s Bar & Café and features Ras Sheehama, Tapz, Don Kamati, ZYX, Ori, Longman Wally, Karishma, Sad Boyz International, Mareo, Dope Dance Boys, Maggy the Dancer, TF, Mr Poet with DJs Youth Vibez & Nyanyulized who will perform music and poetry through the night.
The event start at 18:00 and entrance is free of charge.
According to the organisers, “the hashtag is to remind President Geingob of the promise he made to the Namibian people in 2015 when he said he would ‘eradicate poverty’ and that ‘nobody in the Namibian house should be left out’.”
Singer and composer Tapz, said, “we are joining our voices to spread a call to action in the context of what we can do to leave no one behind in a bid to create a poverty-free Namibia. When we work together, poverty and social exclusion can be overcome which builds peace.”
According to the coalition, poverty levels in Namibia have become a humanitarian crisis. “A shocking 1.6 million of Namibians live in poverty. Namibia has the second highest unemployment rate in the world. Namibia ranks as one of the world’s most unequal countries, second only to South Africa. The magnitude of inequality and poverty threatens our country’s peace, security and stability, as evident in the wave of crime engulfing us.”
Furthermore, BIG says that international relations and UN human rights experts have warned that poverty and inequality is the ultimate threat to peace and security currently facing humanity. “They have warned that, if the poor are left hopeless, poverty would undermine societies through conflict, violence and civil disorder. To protect our society from being torn apart by social tensions, we urgently call on President Geingob to tackle the crisis with new and innovative measures such as the immediate implementation of a universal Basic Income Grant (BIG) of N$500/person/month for all Namibians aged 0-59. This has been scientifically validated to be by far the most efficient way to reduce poverty and inequality in Namibia.”