Kaptein Tswazi Gears Up For All-White Birthday Bash

Kaptein Tswazi, baptised Milton Mootseng, is by far one of the hottest artists in the country at the moment.

Boosted by his hit songs ‘Skippa’ and ‘Lala’, which reached 1.5 million and 600 000 views on YouTube, respectively, Kaptein is definitely on a beautiful musical journey.

Although he was born in Windhoek, it was only during his high school years at Kolin Foundation at Arandis that the former Tswazis frontman developed a liking for music.

Explains Kaptein: “I grew up idolising the likes of Gazza. I just loved how he conducted himself on stage and his rapping was spot on. He is a true showman who always gives his best on stage.

“While I followed Gazza in Namibia I was also impressed by the kwaito exploits of former South African superstar Zola 7. Particularly known for his monster hit ‘Umdlwembe’, Zola 7 took the South African music scene by storm, the same way Gazza dominated in Namibia.”

BIRTH OF TSWAZIS

Kaptein says he started expressing himself musically during talent shows when he attended the Kolin Foundation.

He says he was already sure he wanted to become a musician once he completed his matric exams at Arandis.

“I returned to Windhoek to join hands with Eldicko ‘Eldazz’ Geiseb, who was a dancer at the time, to form a music group. He told me he had another partner, Terence ‘Raxxa’ Pieters, and asked that we also rope him into our own new group – and the Tswazis was born,” he says.

“Tswazis is the name that was given by me. In fact, I came with the name from Arandis, and the fortunate part is that my two group members also liked the name. Our contribution to the Namibian music industry is there for anyone to see, we became massive fan favourites.”

The trio dropped two albums, ‘Step by Step’ and ‘Full Force’, before Kaptein decided to leave the group to pursue an equally successful solo career.

This brought him two albums: ‘Checkmate’ in 2017, and ‘The Reward’ in 2020.

His hit ‘Skippa’, featuring Chester House Prince, led to him being invited to a show in Botswana, his first gig outside Namibia.

Kaptein has also collaborated with other Namibian artists, such as Adora, on the music video for ‘I Do’ from the album ‘The Reward’.

Kaptein is riding high on the success of his single ‘Alala’, featuring Damara Dik Ding, Jericho and Mega. The popularity of the song is ever-growing and it has already reached more than 600 000 views on YouTube.

BIRTHDAY VIBES

The former Tswazis member is currently gearing up for his birthday bash that will take place at Okarundu Lounge and Bar at Otjomuise today.

“Right now I’m taking a break to enjoy quality time with my family. It has been a very hectic year. But first there is the issue of my birthday. I am planning a resounding send-off for my fans – just as a gesture of appreciation for their support throughout my journey,” he says.

“It is going to be an all-white party because it represents peace, which is gifted in the light of God. It is going to be a very memorable event, and I’m going to throw all the energy that is still left in me into this one.

“People must be raving about this show during the festive season.”

Patrons can look forward to an evening of top-class entertainment with, among others, Gobabis-born Wiseman, who has taken the Damara Punch genre by storm with his hit ‘Hui Tama’.

Kaptein has promised an exclusive semi-live show with drums and a keyboard.

The award-winning star says music is not his only source of income as he owns a company called Intu-Way, which does construction and renovation work, as well as deliveries and stationery supplies.

The singer of the hit ‘Windhoek Harmonic Chorale’, featuring the equally popular Kalux, mentions the Kaisames Radio annual 2017 //Oa!ao Festival at Khorixas as his first big gig after he went solo.

Kaptein mentions the track ‘Alfa & Omega’ on his album ‘The Reward’ is his favourite song.

The artist, who was the main act during last year’s City of Windhoek New Year’s Bash, believes Namibian artists, especially ma /gaisa musicians, have lots of great potential but lack the support some of the artists from the other genres are getting.

“We all know what the ma /gaisa artists in this country are all about. They are people who love playing music with real, live instruments while singing. However, these poor people don’t get support of any sort – whether it is from the government or the private sector,” Kaptein says.

‘UNITED FRONT’

“My take is that in the event of a lack of sponsors our artists should form a united front and start supporting each other during shows. It will also help if the established stars can collaborate with up-coming artists with potential. That will only boost their confidence.”

Kaptein is advising up and coming artists to work hard to reach the top.

“If you have a dream, work hard and try to remain consistent. Patience should be your motto, because one does not become a superstar overnight,” he says.

Entrance to the birthday show is N$50 and the doors will open at 18h00.

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