Patrons of Ndinoveshi Bar at Rundu can expect a memorable night of top notch oviritje music this weekend.
That was the assurance given by Wild Dogs group leader Steve Uahupirapi yesterday while speaking to The Namibian.
“Anyone who has attended a Wild Dogs show will tell you that the group is all about surprises and top notch entertainment. We are value-driven.
“This is going to be our second time performing at the Keheme-based bar. We promise to make our repertoire very memorable this time around.”
Uahupirapi, who is one of the three singers of the group, said the members were surprised by the crowd the last time.
“Despite the fact that they can’t speak or understand Otjiherero, the crowd knew our songs and they sang every word throughout the show, and it was so beautiful,” he said.
“This time we are returning with the renowned Murangere ‘Roma’ Kaaronda, whose voice is very prominent on one of our very first hits, ‘Kaondeka’. We are going to rule Rundu.”
The hit-making band has also thrilled Namibia with beautiful songs like ‘Deep Fridge’, ‘Ehinga’, ‘Tjitjatora’, ‘December’, ‘I Wish’ and ‘Saddam Hussein’.
Uahupirapi said when they performed at the bar last year, admission was free and the place was full to capacity, with several people jumping on stage out of excitement.
But he said he expects a very restrained crowd this time because people will be paying for the show.
“The Kavango people really came with love to watch our show for the first time. We are hoping for the same love or more. We have a very large support base at Rundu,” he said.
“It was surprising to hear people from that part of the country singing our songs word by word. We are excited to find out how they are going to act this time.”
Wild Dogs are fresh from the recent historic Ma /Gaisa Meets Oviritje Concert at Khomasdal Stadium.
The event, which sold out, witnessed a sterling display from the exciting oviritje quartet.
Originating from Hakane, a small village in the Okakarara area in the Otjozondjupa region, Wild Dogs remain one of the best oviritje groups in Namibia.
With 10 studio albums to date, the group has grown since it was formed in 1996 by a group of young men who began by entertaining their fellow villagers with their a capella style.
Wild Dogs also consists of four dancers and one keyboard player.
Winners of the best oviritje group award at the Namibia Annual Music Awards, Wild Dogs are excited to take oviritje music to the north-eastern part of Namibia.
Entrance fee is N$50 across the board.
