Afrikaans hip-hop artist Wardo is expanding his creative reach, after filming a new visualiser for his single ‘Bruinman’ in Cape Town, South Africa.
He plans to shoot the official music video in Windhoek, Walvis Bay and Rehoboth in the coming weeks, saying the project marks an important step in his artistic growth.
Born Eduardo Cotton, Wardo says working outside the borders of Namibia offered fresh creative energy.
“I decided on South Africa because I wanted to grow and bring something new,” he says.
Describing the shoot as a learning experience, he adds: “It was different from what we do in Namibia. As much as I love working locally, I would definitely recommend going beyond our borders. The mixture of music roots and different vibes can only improve the music game in Africa.”
‘Bruinman’, originally released three years ago and featuring John Raymond, tackles racial and tribal stereotyping.
The remix includes Cape Town Afrikaans artist Mr Heinz, whose verse reflects life in Bishop Lavis.
“It is a song about stereotyping based on your skin colour,” Wardo says. “We are heading into 2026, but some people still carry that mindset. We don’t want to be differentiated because of skin colour. We want the mindset of ‘one Namibia, one nation’.”
Wardo says collaborating with South African artists helps amplify that message.
“The project means a lot to me because I get to spread the message to a bigger crowd in South Africa,” he says. He also praises Mr Heinz’s support and professionalism.
“He guides not just me but many artists. He has a driving force no one can stop. He has worked with YoungstaCPT, Early B and Jack Parow. This project forms a bridge between Namibia and South Africa and shows the youth that nothing is impossible.”
Wardo is currently working on new music and plans to release a full album next year.
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