Members of the Ndilimani Cultural Troupe recalled the impact of the late Founding President Sam Nujoma in the formation of the group during the liberation struggle.

The group served as a tool for mobilisation, soldier morale-boosting, and entertainment during the liberation struggle.

The nbc News team sat down with the founding members, current members, and the young carrying on the baton of the troupe.

Founded in 1980 in Lubango, Angola, the group was known as Young Generation before it was renamed to Ndilimani Cultural Troupe.

The lyrics in the songs compiled were not just songs for entertainment but with sound meaning.

After hearing about the band and having an encounter with them, Nujoma, then commander-in-chief of the People's Liberation Army of Namibia (PLAN), mobilised musical instruments for them in exile.

Culture and music were identified as another weapon to fight for the independence of the country. 

They travelled around the world to countries such as Libya, Germany and Norway, performing songs, dance and drama creating awareness about Namibia's quest for independence.

Without a cover charge, they would raise money, medicine, cars and numerous resources for the refugee camps in exile.

This they did with no worry, as the aim was to gain independence.  

When asked about how they compiled specific songs for their leaders, they explained that they typically listened to the leader's frequent mentions and compiled the pieces accordingly.

Compiling the Swapo anthem song was another masterpiece they were tasked with, which is today an opener at every party event.

The late Founding President was a unifier and the Ndilimani Cultural Troupe hopes the country will carry on that legacy, by putting political differences aside and unifying for a common purpose.