Are you the next Mr Gay Namibia?
The research for the next LGBTIQA+ activist is on as Mr Gay Namibia resumes.
Mr Gay Namibia for the first time since 2012 will be taking place in the heart of Windhoek.
The current title holder Wendelinus Hamutenya said the event is finally in swing after receiving interest from the public.
“I had people ask about the event and I thought maybe this year will be different because there were no participants for the years the event was not hosted,” said Hamutenya.
The event that will be taking place in August has thus far attracted more than ten participants to contest for the title. Hamutenya says Mr Gay is a title to be given to anyone who is willing to be a voice and activist for the LGBTIQA+ community in Namibia. Anyone from the age of 18 can be a participant regardless of their sexuality. “The only requirement we have is for one to wear pants on the stage regardless of what you identify as. Please parents, if your children have an interest in taking part do let them, this is a harmless event,” he said.
The winner will walk away with a whopping N$20 000 and a cow. The winner will also represent Namibia at Mr Gay World 2019 to be held in China, with a sponsored flight ticket. Hamutenya urges more people and organisations to come on board as sponsors as the event is about unity. “We are not in breach of any Namibian laws. This is just like the Miss Namibia pageant and any other pageant. The aim is to do away with tribalism because there is a thing of Damara gay men not associating themselves with Ovaherero gay men or Oshiwambo gay men. This event will bring together all Namibian tribes. Do come out and support us,” said Hamutenya.
The application process is extended to end of July. Those who want to take part in Mr Gay Namibia 2018 can call or send a text message to 081 580 0099 or send an email to [email protected] for the application forms.
June Shimuoshili
The current title holder Wendelinus Hamutenya said the event is finally in swing after receiving interest from the public.
“I had people ask about the event and I thought maybe this year will be different because there were no participants for the years the event was not hosted,” said Hamutenya.
The event that will be taking place in August has thus far attracted more than ten participants to contest for the title. Hamutenya says Mr Gay is a title to be given to anyone who is willing to be a voice and activist for the LGBTIQA+ community in Namibia. Anyone from the age of 18 can be a participant regardless of their sexuality. “The only requirement we have is for one to wear pants on the stage regardless of what you identify as. Please parents, if your children have an interest in taking part do let them, this is a harmless event,” he said.
The winner will walk away with a whopping N$20 000 and a cow. The winner will also represent Namibia at Mr Gay World 2019 to be held in China, with a sponsored flight ticket. Hamutenya urges more people and organisations to come on board as sponsors as the event is about unity. “We are not in breach of any Namibian laws. This is just like the Miss Namibia pageant and any other pageant. The aim is to do away with tribalism because there is a thing of Damara gay men not associating themselves with Ovaherero gay men or Oshiwambo gay men. This event will bring together all Namibian tribes. Do come out and support us,” said Hamutenya.
The application process is extended to end of July. Those who want to take part in Mr Gay Namibia 2018 can call or send a text message to 081 580 0099 or send an email to [email protected] for the application forms.
June Shimuoshili
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