Spotlight on Loide Nantinda Filmmaker and Cultural Heritage Advocate

Today, we spotlight and honour Loide Nantinda, a Namibian filmmaker, writer, actor, speaker, personal coach, ministry creative, communications strategist, and cultural heritage advocate. Her work uplifts communities, amplifies African voices, and preserves cultural identity.

About Loide Nantinda, Filmmaker and Cultural Heritage Advocate

As the Founder & Creative Director of Loide Invictus Media, Loide has built a legacy in heritage initiatives, arts, and corporate communications. She is also the powerhouse behind The Loide Invictus Brand, the creator of The Our Likeness Documentary Project, and the owner of Nuusiku Investment cc, which houses two creative sister brands:

• Nuusiku Pictures – A platform dedicated to storytelling through film
• Plainpmedia – A creative hub for writing, content creation, and branding

Loide is deeply passionate about cultural diplomacy, storytelling, and women’s advocacy, ensuring that African women’s stories and identities are amplified globally. She is passionate about the call on her life to connect the greater global sisterhood through collaborations and partnerships embedded in themes of
Identity, cultural diplomacy, women’s advocacy and divine whole transformational empowerment.

Loide attended film school in Cape Town, South Africa, where she majored in acting for film (2007). She also holds a documentary filmmaking diploma from the New York Film Academy (2017).

A Leader in Storytelling, Film & Heritage Preservation

Through Loide Invictus Media, Loide pioneers initiatives that:

• Amplify African women’s voices in media – Advocating for representation in film and storytelling
• Strengthen corporate communications – Coaching women and organisations in branding, leadership, and visibility
• Preserve heritage through film and cultural events – Documenting stories that celebrate identity and resilience
• Promote equal access to the arts and education – Creating opportunities for young creatives, particularly women and girls

Her commitment to cultural storytelling and heritage preservation has led her to:

• Host National Heritage Week (2021-2023) in the Oshikoto Region – Ensuring history remains alive for future generations
• Lead the Odelela Festival Namibia (2021) – A platform celebrating Namibian cultural heritage
• Produce “People of Namibia in Times of COVID-19” – A documentary showcasing resilience during the pandemic
• Represent Namibia in the Women in Film Guild Botswana – Championing African women in the film industry
• Curate corporate communications for Women in Mining Leadership Awards (2023-2024) – Highlighting women’s achievements in historically male-dominated industries
• Speak at the MSME Peer Forum (2023) and be recognised as a K2Gen Next Generation Entrepreneur (2022) – Empowering young African entrepreneurs.

Her work blends heritage preservation with corporate strategy, creating a sustainable model for cultural and creative entrepreneurship in Namibia and beyond.

Why Loide Nantinda Inspires Us

Loide’s impact extends beyond the creative space—she is a visionary leader, a mentor, and an advocate for African identity and storytelling.

🔥 She creates spaces where African women can thrive – Whether through film, corporate communications, or cultural heritage events, she ensures women’s voices are heard and celebrated.

🔥 She is redefining how we document African stories – Through her documentary films, media projects, and heritage work, she is preserving the rich narratives of African communities for future generations.

🔥 She is passionate about education and empowerment – Her work in mentorship, coaching, and leadership training enables young creatives and entrepreneurs to develop essential skills for success.

🔥 She proves that culture and business can coexist – By blending heritage preservation with corporate strategy, she is creating a sustainable model for cultural and creative entrepreneurship in Namibia and beyond.

Loide is more than a creative professional—she is a force for change, ensuring that African voices remain at the centre of global storytelling.

How Loide’s Work Embodies This Year’s IWD Theme

💜The 2025 IWD theme, “For ALL Women and Girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment,” calls for:

• Equal access to opportunities
• Visibility for women’s achievements
• Representation in creative industries

💜Loide embodies this by:

• Giving African women a platform in media – Ensuring their stories are told, preserved, and celebrated
• Promoting education and mentorship – Training women in entrepreneurship, communication, and financial literacy
• Challenging industry norms – Leading projects in heritage preservation, documentary filmmaking, and creative consulting that centre on women’s voices
• She is a Women’s Advocate and has been awarded the 2019 Global Impact Award at the When Women Heal Summit and has featured in the highly acclaimed Master Your Destiny Namibia Publication.

She is passionate about issues of identity and origin, which has landed her in the heritage and cultural scene. She believes we should be educated on and experience these aspects of society to walk out on an authentic journey and be more compassionate towards humanity in general. She says, “If you don’t know who you are, nothing works.” This is a great quote by Maya Angelou that I absolutely love.

Her work is a testament to the transformative power of storytelling—a tool for empowerment, equality, and justice.

Thought Leadership & Published Works

Loide is also a thought leader in professional and emotional well-being. She has written on healing, resilience, and navigating challenges in the workplace.

• Healing from Offense and Workplace Bullying: Reclaiming Your Power (The Brief Namibia) – In this article, Loide explores strategies for overcoming workplace trauma, fostering personal empowerment, and reclaiming self-worth in professional spaces.

Her insights help women and professionals build confidence, develop resilience, and create healthier work environments.

Her Favorite African -Authored Book

Loide is passionate about literature that celebrates identity and resilience. She actively supports African storytelling initiatives. One of her favourite books is Things Fall Apart, a Novel by Chinua Achebe

Celebrate Loide! 🥳

Loide Nantinda is more than a creative professional—she is a force for change. Through film, storytelling, and cultural diplomacy, she ensures that African voices remain central to global narratives.

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