Erna Chimu

Erna Chimu (born January 1974) is a Namibian jazz singer of jazz and songwriter. Erna grew up at Khorixas in Kunene Region, and Shemyetu ignited her passion for music.

Music career The music career of Chimu started in 2007, when she was one of the Namibian artists to appear at the 2008 Old Mutual Jazz Encounters in South Africa. She also participate in a similar concert in 2010. In 2009, Chimu released her first album, Imamakunguwe with which she won two awards: best Khoe-jazz in 2009 at the Ma/Gaisa Awards and best traditional song at the NAMAs 2010. The third album of Erna Chimu was released in 2019 named Uprising that meant to be given a second chance and starting a new beginning after her illness and recovery. The album consisted of traditional jazz and township mbaqanga. Of recent the veteran musician Chimu released a new gospel single titled /Nororo which simply means wash away my signs. Throughout her career, she shared the stage with renowned South African artists such as Freshlyground, Vusi Mahlasela, Lira and Sipho Mabuse.

Erna Chimu also acted as Isola's mother in the film Katutura.

Albums

2009: Imamakunguwe 2014: Hai Serute 2019: Uprising

Awards

2009: Best Khoe-jazz(Ma/Gaisa Awards) 2010: Best traditional song (NAMAs) 2014: Best instrumental jazz 2014: Best traditional song 2014: Female artist of the year