The most celebrated musical and social event on the entertainment calendar of Namibia took place on the 1st December. It was a night not to be forgotten.  A night in which many artists scooped and walked away with different awards totaling not less than 30. For the first time traditional music was featured in the awards.  The crowd well dressed for the occasion, and cheering their preferred artist turned up in numbers and filled the 1500 seats available.
Performances ranged from new unknown artist to well known and established artists such as Tate Buti, Jossy Joss, Stella and Raphael and Pele.  New artist such as Kamasutra, The Verdicts, Mervin, Hot Spots and Kid Nana franked by Gal Leevel were introduced and given a platform to perform to aid as a catalyst in jump-starting their careers. “We tried to incorporate different genres, race, geographical origins and different taste of the audience.” Mulele Simataa, Senior Marketing Manager at Sanlam Namibia proudly stated.
A total of N$ 170 000 was given in cash and non-cash prizes.  Of this amount about N$80 000 was for cash prizes for the winners in the different categories.  Other non-cash prizes includes a FNCC sponsorship for the winner to attend the prestigious and biggest Musical concert and different music videos to be done for certain winning artist in some categories.  The prizes are also inclusive of unit trust investments to be given for certain categories.
“Our artists have indeed done us proud. The Music Award is still young but fast growing, and we hope it will contribute tremendously to the growth of the whole Music industry in Namibia”concluded Simataa.
SANLAM NBC MUSIC AWARDS – 2006     WINNERS
CATEGORY            ARTIST NAME    ARTIST SONG   
           
Best Damara Punch/Ma/Khaisa    Raphael and Pele    Xai//na#Gomasen   
Best Oviritje            Ongoro     No mundu       Ahi-Ahi   
Best Shambo            Katjaka        Katjaka       
Best Soukous/Rumba/Kwiku    Phura        Tihana tsaxu-e   
Best Afro Pop            The Dogg    Baby Don’t Go   
Best Rock/Alternative        G3        Be Found   
Best Collaboration     The Dogg ft Nasty & Sunny Boy    Baby Don’t Go
Best Reggae/Dancehall        Gazza         Nobody       
Best Gospel            Voice Of God    Meyuru       
Best Kwaito            Gazza        Komesho       
Best R&B/Soul            Gal Level    Go Back To Her   
Best Hip-Hop            The Dogg    The Dogg is Here To Stay
Best Music Video            Gazza        Nobody       
Best Single            G3        Olupandu   
Artist of the year            Gazza        Nobody       
Song of the year            The Dogg    Baby Don’t Go   
Best Selling Artist        Gazza           
Best Rukavango Traditional song    Uukumwe Cultural Traditional   
Best Caprivi Traditional Song    Sikanjabuka Sipelu Group       
Best Tswana Traditional Song    Kalahari Group           
Best Otjiherero Traditional Song    Vevangua Muuondjo       
Best Afrikaans Traditional Song    Tiro       
Best German            Wikaphoniker           
Best Oshiwambo            Ita Ya Kadha           
Best San                Tsumkwe Cultural Group       
Best Damara            Simon Amutjira
Best Music Supporters
Best Print Media            The Namibian
Best Corporate Supporter        Tafel Lager
Best TV                 NBC
Best Radio             NBC Radio
Producer of the year        Steven Naruseb
Best Music Retailer        Universal Sounds
Best Music Website        Nammusic.com

Selection by Judges
Best New Comer            Sunny Boy
Best Duo/Group            Gal Level
Best Female Artist        Nia Nell
Best Male Artist            Gazza
Lifetime achievement award    Ras Sheehama

Receiving the Award for the best traditional German music were Peter Kazmaier and Axel von der Wense from the Wikaphoniker