Etondo goes all out at album launch

Etondo goes all out at album launchIt's all about unity amongst the artists Etondo comes back using military strategies for his second album 'Ambush' which was launched at Palm Tree Park. Castro, who also goes by the name Etondo, started his musical journey when he was in exile and joined well-known cultural troupe Ndilimani which he is still part of today. “I joined Ndilimani because I was born in Swapo and growing up in Kwanza Sul watching artists like Ras Sheehama and Jackson Kaujeua make beautiful music, motivated me. So I joined Ndilimani and I never looked back,” he said. Etondo says him going solo doesn't mean he left Ndilimani. He started doing his own music in 2004 when he released his first album 'Etondo'.

This time, he came back in military style as he has been working in silence on 'Ambush'. The double CD album has tracks like Aakulupe, Ouyelele and Dear Mama. “The album speaks for itself. The first album is a mixed genre with reggae and Shambo songs. It's for everyone really. It's my best work yet,” he said.

The album launch was as unique as 'Etondo' and had a crazy artist line-up. It is thus far one of the best this year as he had new kids on the block as well as artists that have been in the game for long. The album is available at Antonio's Arts in town for N$100.

June Shimuoshili