Namibian Sensational Singer 'Gazza' hits million views on YouTube with his banger titled 'Chelete'

Decade's top Namibian artist Lazarus Shimi, better known by his stage name Gazza, created the gorgeous song Chelete in 2018. It received 1 million YouTube views in less than six months following its release, making it the first song from Namibia to do so. His in-house producer Sam Lee Jones created the song. Chelete was a magnificent combination of the traits that set him apart from the beginning. There was, of course, his pleading croon, which was a Motown-meets-mountaineer rasp frequently used in the service of a melancholy memory or a strained appeal to a faltering lover. There was also his unwavering pop sensibility and penchant for melody, as well as his endearing affinity for the gritty side of things. For "Chelete" all of these components were present and correct, but with a fresh, expertly tuned intensity.

 

The Namibian Newspaper on 19 March 2019 through its reporter Netumbo Nekomba reported the massive achievement Gazza achieved. “It was a challenge,” Gazza told The Namibian about the marketing strategy for the song. “After I released the video for the song, many people such as MK, Dillish and Pex Africah promoted the song and people started following the trend. It became a culture to watch the video.” 

Gazza further stated that “I had such a great plan for this song. How it unfolded was by God's grace. We had several meetings and after the song blew up, we decided to capitalize on it and create a video.”  

“I wanted to show the corporate world that they need to invest in our arts. If they advertise through us and our arts, we can promote through our reach. This video is a testimony of that. If you put your strategy into place, things will work out. The world is being digitalized and it's translating into money. I'm trying to set up our industry.” he remarked.  

Despite the vibrancy and individuality of his songs, Gazza can sometimes feel isolated. Gazza fell deeper in love with Namibia without explaining why he is so obsessed on it. In the visual he acquire the service of Namibian top vixen and former equipped dancer Grace Aires and her friends who makes the video more appealing with their dance moves. Often Gazza is regarded as one of the most successful artist, his always in competition with The Dogg for Great Of All Time Artist in Namibia. Gazza is associated with acts like Tequila, Tate Buti, Lady May, Sally Boss Madam, Arrafat Muhure, The Dogg, D.J. Shoza.