Legends of the
Revolution
We stand on the shoulders of giants. We honor the visionaries who defined our path and the heroes who paid the ultimate price for our freedom.
The Founding Fathers
H.E. Sam Nujoma
Founding PresidentThe Father of the Namibian Nation and leader of the liberation struggle who served as the first President of the Republic.
Andimba Toivo ya Toivo
Founding MemberA giant of the liberation struggle and Robben Island prisoner who served as Secretary General of OPO and SWAPO.
H.E. Hifikepunye Pohamba
2nd PresidentA founding member who served as the second President of Namibia and is a laureate of the Mo Ibrahim Prize.
Heroes' Acre
Resting place of our national heroes and heroines
A titan of the liberation struggle, drafter of the Constitution, and champion of inclusivity (The Namibian House).
A seasoned diplomat who secured Namibia's seat at the UN and served as President of the UN General Assembly.
A liberation icon, spiritual leader, and great-grandson of Hendrik Witbooi, who rallied the south against apartheid.
A dedicated nationalist who laid the foundations for Namibia's parliamentary democracy.
A fearless woman who sacrificed her life during the Old Location uprising in 1959, setting ablaze the mayor's car.
A stalwart of the People's Liberation Army of Namibia (PLAN) and the first to command independent Namibia's military.
The legendary Commander of PLAN who led the armed struggle with unmatched bravery and strategy.
A founding member of SWAPO and key strategist in the early days of the liberation movement.
A fearless trade unionist and politician who served time on Robben Island for his anti-apartheid activities.
A dedicated mobilization leader who kept the internal wing of SWAPO alive during the harshest years of oppression.
"Their blood waters our freedom."