Auntie Sousa is back!
By Rosalia David
AFTER taking a break from music for more than 10 years, freelance media practitioner, comedian and musician Joe Basson -popularly known as Auntie Sousa- is slowly making his way back onto the music scene with a sizzling track underway.
Basson is the man behind the popular character of a female personality that focuses on the plight of Namibian domestics in a satirical manner.
In an interview with Confidente this week, Basson announced plans of releasing a track titled ‘Hot single’ featuring ‘Sweety My Baby’ hitmaker Brakes from Arandis.
“We are busy producing new material.
I have a single that is already done and just needs to be released which was produced by B-Shop from Arandis, the only music engineer there,” he said.
Although releasing a few singles is part of Basson’s December plans, going mainstream is not part of his agenda as he feels the local music industry has failed to grow.
“I don’t think we have an industry.
We don’t even have a union and that is the one thing that has discouraged some of us,” he said.
Responding to why he has been missing in action, Basson explained that he had become a parent and had to make a choice between focusing on music and building a sustainable career for his family.
For the first time in over a decade, Basson was recently seen on the NAMAs stage dressed in his popular attire with a short wig and holding a sweeping broom.
Asked on whether he has been signed under the Gazza Music Production record label, he described himself as an artist who supports the label but not officially signed under it.
“I am an independent artist, I belong to GMP but I am not under it. I do my own thing but I am currently working with DJ Shoza on a few songs since he has a good ear for music and he is under the label.
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Basson went on to advise fellow Namibian musicians to remain humble stating that, sometimes fame can kill talent.
He further emphasised the dangers of alcohol and drug abuse amongst musicians while underlining the importance of producing music that can bring change.
“I feel as musicians we should be at the forefront of GBV which is currently getting out of hand in Namibia and as artists we have the advantage of reaching the masses,” he said.