Lioness hosts third annual 'Hoevember'

The third annual Hoevember took place this weekend at the newly opened nightclub Mynt; this time around, the event was a themed disco, and Namibians were indeed on theme.

The event was hosted by Lioness, one of Namibia’s biggest female rappers.

Lioness launched the first 'Hoevember' event two years ago to create a safe space for women and the LGBTQIA+ community to celebrate themselves.

In addition, it is also aimed at uplifting and creating a safe space for women and the LGBTQIA+ community, who frequently face abuse or harassment in Namibia.

Respect

In an interview with Weekly Wrap, Lioness said the event is also in remembrance of all the lives that were lost to abuse and violence.

She said the term 'Hoevember' is a play on the words "November and "hoe" - a derogatory slang word related to some who are viewed as sexually promiscuous.

"However, this event is not necessarily for individuals to come and 'hoe', but rather a safe space for women and members of the community to party with no fear. I do not even know what the term whore means; if a person is promiscuous, that is their own prerogative," she said.