Amazonkies debut album fever
The Ongwediva based Afro pop group, Amazonkies have indicated that they are planning to release their long awaited debut album next month.
Tjil caught up with the hit makers of songs like Panga style, Nangula and Osembo who shared their musical journey that resulted in the birth of the 15-track album titled “Tolika.”
Tolika is an Oshiwambo word with various meanings. According to Amazonkies interpretation, it is a warning to the youth that they will face the consequences of their actions.
The group which was formed in 2010 has four members: Thomas Kanime, Fernando Iipumbu, Tuhafeni Haimbodi and Sackaria Elago.
The members said they devoted nine months to work on 'Tolika' and they hope the achievement will be of a lifetime.
Apart from being afro pop artists, the group said the album also caters for their fans who love kwaito, reggae and house tracks which will be featured on the album.
Although it's their first album, Amazonkies said they do not see 'Tolika' as a debut album saying the fans have been expecting it for too long. Amazonkies fans have, throughout the waiting period been making incessant calls asking when the album would be released.
“We are so happy and we are looking forward to the launch of our album. It was not easy but we never gave up and that is why most of the songs on the album are songs that encourage people. We are done with introducing ourselves with the singles we have released so far,” Kanime said.
Elaborating more on the album, the group said most of the songs are about the challenges they faced while growing up as individuals and as a group and how they overcame the hurdles.
“We have learnt that it's not easy working as a group because there will always be misunderstandings but growing up together, chilling together, going to church together and doing business together made us who we are and we are proud to call ourselves a team,” the group members said.
“We are ready for the Namibian music industry; the question we ask each other is whether the Namibian people and Africa is ready for us.”
Amazonkies recently signed a contract with Decent Africa, an event management company which will assist the group to release their album and marketing it.
Owner of Decent Africa, Hyppoyt Shikukutu said the reason why he decided to assist Amazonkies is because they approached him for assistance and based on their determination to succeed, he decided to stretch out a helping hand.
The contract between the two parties covers and ends with the sale of the Cd's but there is a possibility to extend it based on the outcome of the first assignment.
Kanime on the other hand indicated that soon after the launch of their album they will go on a nationwide tour promoting the album.
The official launch is planned to take place in Ongwediva.
KENYA KAMBOWE
Tolika is an Oshiwambo word with various meanings. According to Amazonkies interpretation, it is a warning to the youth that they will face the consequences of their actions.
The group which was formed in 2010 has four members: Thomas Kanime, Fernando Iipumbu, Tuhafeni Haimbodi and Sackaria Elago.
The members said they devoted nine months to work on 'Tolika' and they hope the achievement will be of a lifetime.
Apart from being afro pop artists, the group said the album also caters for their fans who love kwaito, reggae and house tracks which will be featured on the album.
Although it's their first album, Amazonkies said they do not see 'Tolika' as a debut album saying the fans have been expecting it for too long. Amazonkies fans have, throughout the waiting period been making incessant calls asking when the album would be released.
“We are so happy and we are looking forward to the launch of our album. It was not easy but we never gave up and that is why most of the songs on the album are songs that encourage people. We are done with introducing ourselves with the singles we have released so far,” Kanime said.
Elaborating more on the album, the group said most of the songs are about the challenges they faced while growing up as individuals and as a group and how they overcame the hurdles.
“We have learnt that it's not easy working as a group because there will always be misunderstandings but growing up together, chilling together, going to church together and doing business together made us who we are and we are proud to call ourselves a team,” the group members said.
“We are ready for the Namibian music industry; the question we ask each other is whether the Namibian people and Africa is ready for us.”
Amazonkies recently signed a contract with Decent Africa, an event management company which will assist the group to release their album and marketing it.
Owner of Decent Africa, Hyppoyt Shikukutu said the reason why he decided to assist Amazonkies is because they approached him for assistance and based on their determination to succeed, he decided to stretch out a helping hand.
The contract between the two parties covers and ends with the sale of the Cd's but there is a possibility to extend it based on the outcome of the first assignment.
Kanime on the other hand indicated that soon after the launch of their album they will go on a nationwide tour promoting the album.
The official launch is planned to take place in Ongwediva.
KENYA KAMBOWE
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