Can you please introduce yourself?

Robyn Nakaambo, Vivacious Public Relations Practitioner, Businesswoman, Television and Radio personality, Brand Influencer, Tedx speaker and MC with over 15 years’ experience in the Media Industry has impeccable work ethic and embodies characteristics such as hard worker, self-determined/reliant, confident, well-articulated and flamboyant.

Congratulations for receiving the Entertainment TV Presenter of the Year award at the 2024 Basadi in Music Awards in South Africa . Can you briefly explain what this Award is about and a little about your journey to the award, how you got there, who was important to the process.

Thank you, the Basadi in music awards is geared at celebrating women in the media industry in Africa. This was the 3rd installment of the annual event, I got introduced to the awards last year when I was invited to host the official red carpet of the event. I networked and represented Namibia so well that I got on their radar. Long story short, I received an email informing me I was nominated in this category. I accepted the nomination, lobbied for votes and emerged victorious. My family and Purpose Partner where very important in this process as they supported me every step of the way, but above anything else my faith in the Almighty truly kept me grounded and sane.

What inspired you to become a TV presenter?
In my first year at university I started my media career as a radio presenter on campus radio and eventually became a sensation on commercial radio. This platform than allowed me to expand my territory by becoming an Master of Ceremonies and TV presenter. My portfolio has since grown in leaps and bounds and I’ve now added being a Brand Influencer and being a seasoned Public Relations Practitioner.

What type of shows have you hosted in the past

I’ve been hosting Whata’Lifestyle on the Namibian Broadcasting Corporation since 2016. Prior to that I hosted Trustco Star Performer.

How do you handle viewer feedback, both positive and negative?

I take positive feedback to heart and allow it to water me whereas with negative feedback I analyse it to see whether it’s constructive criticism or whether it’s from someone that’s trying to break me down. I appreciate constructive criticism but don’t entertain negativity. I guard my mental wellbeing relentlessly and don’t compromise my happiness.

Can you describe a time when you had to improvise on air? If any.

One generally needs to improvise on air when doing live productions. This has happened in the past during MC’ing live events, where the autocue would malfunction and you would be required to adlib.

Have you been confronted with gender-related roadblocks in your career?

No not so much.

What is your greatest strength and weakness?

My biggest strength is my humility and the ability to read a room and people which guides me on how to engage them.

My weakness is that I am impatient.

What do you like doing in your spare time?

In my spare time I enjoy spending time with family and friends, travelling, working out and cooking.

What would you like remembered about you?

My ambition and impeccable work ethics.

What is one message you would give to your fans?
I would like to encourage my fans to dream big, work hard and always strive to be a version of themselves. Never compare your journey to someone else’s and always have a heart of gratitude. Last but not least, be kind to strangers as you don’t know what they are dealing with.

Thank you