Namibian gospel artist and motivational speaker, Naftalie Amukwelele, popularly known as D-Naff, has broken his silence following reports of his alleged arrest in connection with forgery and fraud-related charges.
The award-winning musician appeared before Magistrate Jurina Hochobes on Friday, where he faced six charges, three counts of forgery and three counts of uttering forged documents. He was granted bail of N$5,000 and is expected to return to court on 18 November 2025 as investigations continue.
In a telephonically interview, D-Naff denied wrongdoing, explaining that his involvement stemmed from an attempt to assist a friend with Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA) documentation.
“I was caught up in a story that wasn’t mine,” he said. “Earlier this year, a friend from Okahandja, who isn’t Namibian, asked me to help him find an agent to assist with NamRA requirements. I connected him with two agents, believing they were legitimate. Later, he received the certificates and we all went our separate ways, thinking everything was done correctly.”
According to D-Naff, the situation escalated when his friend was later arrested for allegedly using fake tax clearance certificates. The musician said he was subsequently questioned by NamRA officials after being implicated in the matter.
“NamRA came to my workplace and asked about my involvement. I told them everything that happened. They also questioned the agents, who confirmed my story and revealed that someone else was responsible for printing the fake documents,” he explained.
Since the incident occurred earlier this year, a few months later he received a call from the officers requesting him to report to the station. However, he informed them that he was busy with a performance and would only be available on Friday.
“On Friday, I was told I would be charged and possibly detained. Luckily, my lawyer arrived and arranged for bail. When I reached the court, the media was already there, and pictures began circulating online,” D-Naff said, emphasizing that he remains innocent and cooperative with investigators.
The case, which has attracted significant public attention due to D-Naff’s high profile, remains under active investigation.
