RUNDU – Renowned Kavango-based pioneer and philosopher-musician Thomas Lucas, widely celebrated by his stage name M-Gee, is shifting the local entertainment narrative by addressing mental well-being through his latest creative endeavours. M-Gee is currently organising a ‘Gratitude Classic Night’ set for 5 September at Ngandu Hotel at Rundu at a price and tickets are currently... The post M-Gee merges music, mind care for Rundu youth appeared first on New Era .
RUNDU – Renowned Kavango-based pioneer and philosopher-musician Thomas Lucas, widely celebrated by his stage name M-Gee, is shifting the local entertainment narrative by addressing mental well-being through his latest creative endeavours.
M-Gee is currently organising a ‘Gratitude Classic Night’ set for 5 September at Ngandu Hotel at Rundu at a price and tickets are currently being sold. “The Gratitude album was written from a place of finding light in hard seasons. Through the upcoming Classic Night, we want to turn those melodies into a shared experience where people can heal, laugh, and connect,” he said during an exclusive interview with New Era. The upcoming event marks a profound transition for the hitmaker, known for chart-topping local anthems like ‘Dedication’ and ‘Pay Day’. By curating an intimate evening that blends acoustic arrangements, branded comedy, and a dedicated segment hosted by professional counsellors, M-Gee hopes to destigmatise seeking clinical psychological help in the region.
“As a society, we must start taking care of our mental well-being the same way we take care of our physical bodies,” M-Gee urged passionately.
“You don’t have to be okay all the time, but you can choose to ask for help.” The Mupini-born artist, often called the Ndumba King, has built a lasting legacy since entering the industry. Following the recent launch of his deep, 22-track studio album titled ‘Gratitude ’, the artist wants his music to serve a higher purpose beyond the dance floor. He notes that the heavy demands of modern life burden the younger generation, though it remains a taboo topic locally.
“Life gets heavy for our youth with daily stress, but we do not talk about our struggles enough. And again, the ‘Gratitude’ album was written from that place, and through this Classic Night, we want to turn those songs into a shared experience. Music to heal. Comedy to release. And honest conversations to remind us that we are not alone,’’ he reiterated.
The upcoming event represents a progressive step for Namibia’s domestic music circuit, using art as a vehicle for essential civic advocacy.
*–*jmuyamba@nepc.com.na
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