AFTER spending almost seven years in the Land of the Brave, Namibian-based Zimbabwean musician Slickartie has become a household name, and the talented performer says he has no plans to slow down anytime soon.
The eccentric entertainer says that while he looks forward to much more growth as a musician, one of the most life-changing moments in his music career so far has been being embraced and accepted within the Namibian music industry.
“I think that is one of the most important things. It means a lot to me and my dream. My goal is to take my music across borders. I understand that I am not Namibian, but the Namibian music industry accepted me as one of them, so it is my job to continue making good Namibian music and making sure the masses from other countries get to listen to the good music that is produced in Namibia,” he says.
The release of his debut project ‘Self-Titled’ catapulted him to mainstream success, although the ‘Shining Star’ singer says he’s not too keen on releasing full music projects.
“To tell the truth, I was never really a fan of releasing EPs or albums, but after the way people embraced ‘Self-Titled’, I think I am ready to release an album.
“I will be doing a follow-up project, and plan to make it bigger and better. I have always wanted to push my career internationally, and I’m going to be working so hard this year to reach that goal.”
The music video for the song ‘Rwendo’, shot by Endemic Productions three years ago, was released on Slickartie’s YouTube page a few days ago, and saw well-known personalities like former Miss Namibia Selma Kamanya and musician Top Cheri congratulating him on a job well done.
“The guys saw me perform at the Elemotho show at FNCC. I was an opening act and that day I performed my soul out. I didn’t know that the Endemic guys were recording me until they called me a few months later. I shed a tear because of how beautiful the project they put together was. A lot of people never got the chance to watch the music video, which is why I uploaded it.”
Slickartie will be hosting an Oliver Mtukudzi remembrance concert at the Brewers Market on 12 February in Windhoek with the support of Golden Age Jazz Band and the Savannah Afros.
– unwrap.online
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