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Questions about Tequila

Short answers, pulled from the story.

When was Tekla Iita born and where did she grow up?

Tekla Iita was born on the 27th of January 1985 in Namibia. She entered the music scene as a featuring artist on Sunny Boy's hit single Serious.

What song won Tekla the Legal Shield Winna Mariba Song writing competition in 2006?

The Legal Shield Winna Mariba Song writing competition crowned Tekla its winner in 2006. This award recognized her growing talent beyond just performing vocals.

Which film directed by Vixen Hangula featured Tekla in a leading role about condom use?

Vixen Hangula directed a film called Between Friends that featured Tekla in a leading role. The movie encouraged condom use among young people in Namibia.

How many copies did DJ Bojo Mojo's album Session 6 sell to achieve platinum certification?

The record sold more than 50,000 copies across both countries combined. That sales figure qualified the album for platinum certification in South Africa.

How many awards did Tekla win at the 2012 Namibian Annual Music Awards ceremony?

She won five of those six nominations including Best Female Artist of the Year. No other female artist matched her success rate at that specific ceremony.