Omalaeti O'Swapo

Omalaeti O'Swapo
Studio album by Omalaeti O'Swapo (Pablo, The Dogg, Gazza and Elvo)
Released	July, 2004
Genre	kwaito
Label	Omalaeti Music/Swapo
The Dogg chronology
Shimaliw' Osatana (2004) Omalaeti O'Swapo (2004) Take Out Yo Gun (2004)
Gazza chronology
Tanauka (2004) Omalaeti O'Swapo (2004) Zula II Survive (2004)

Omalaeti O'Swapo was the only album released by the Namibian political kwaito group Omalaeti O'Swapo (meaning; Swapo juniors). The group included four musicians, Pablo, The Dogg, Gazza and Elvo but was actually the pet project of the Swapo party. The group was chosen and put together by the Swapo party. The four artists were one of the most popular musicians in the Namibian music industry at the time the group was formed. Elvo handled all the production duties, and John Walenga handled the management and promotion under the supervision of Swapo. The album sold well, especially among the Swapo veterans and supporters, but was not critically successful due to its political influence. After the release of the album each member went back to their respective solo careers, rarely speaking about Omalaeti O'Swapo.

Album objectives

The album's objective was to promote Namibian's 2004 presidential elections. President Hifikepunye Pohamba was the Swapo presidential candidate after former President Sam Nujoma stepped down. The Omalaeti O'Swapo musicians used the opportunity of their kwaito talent on the album to encourage the youth and the Namibian nation at large to take part in the election.

Presidential Call

"Presidential Call" is the album's first track and is a remake of Gazza's song "Shidolodolo". The song features an encouraging speech from both presidents.

Establishment of Omalaeti Music

After the release and success of the album, John Walenga (the executive of the album) established a music company by the same name, Omalaeti Music. Omalaeti Music is today one of Namibia's biggest labels and is home to successful selling artists such as Tate But, PDK and DJ Kboz.

Track listing

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#	Title	Performer(s)	Producer(s)	Note/Sample
1	Presidential Call	President Hifikepunye Pohamba, Gazza, The Dogg, President Sam Nujoma	Elvo	Contains a speech by President Hifikepunye Pohamba and President Sam Nujoma. Contains a sample from "Shidolodolo" as performed by Gazza.
2	Vota	Pablo, The Dogg, Gazza	Elvo
3	Omalaeti	Gazza, Pablo, The Dogg	Elvo
4	Tate Sema	The Dogg, Gazza, Pablo	Elvo
5	Swapo Otati (Remix)	The Dogg, Pablo	Elvo	Contains a sample from "Jesus Otati" as performed by The Dogg.
6	Jaiva	Pablo, The Dogg, Gazza	Elvo
7	Sada Di A	Pablo, Gazza	Elvo
8	Swapo Otati	The Dogg, Pablo,	Elvo	Contains a sample from "Jesus Otati" as performed by The Dogg.
9	Thank You	Pablo, Gazza, The Dogg	Elvo
10	Oxungi	Omalaeti O'Swapo (Pablo, The Dogg, Gazza, Elvo)	Elvo	Contains a sample from "Shidolodolo" by Gazza.

See also

• SWAPO
• Omalaeti Music

References

1. ^ album track listings at omalaeti site

External links

• Omalaeti Music
• Gazza
• The Dogg