About

The Dogg

Musician/Band

Martin Morocky (born 31 March 1983), known by his stage name as The Dogg, is a Namibian multi-award winning musician. He is one of the most outstanding artists in Namibia and is considered one of the pioneers ofNamibia's kwaito genre. His debut album Shimaliw' Osatana, released in 2004, was Namibia's first full-length kwaito album. It was critically acclaimed and went on to be widely hailed as a classic in the Namibian kwaito genre.

The Dogg was part of the group Omalaeti O'Swapo, which released one album in 2004. His music is enjoyed internationally, in countries such as South Africa, Botswana, Angola, Zambia and Zimbabwe. The Dogg has performed in France, England and Canada. He is a common household name on Africa's number one music channel, Channel O, where he earned two awards and three nominations. He is the highest awarded artist in his country.

Morocky is the owner of Mshasho Productions record label, and Mshasho Clothing. He is one of the highest selling musicians in Namibia.

Early life[edit]

Morocky began his formal education at Onayena Primary School situated in Onayena, a village in eastOndangwa, where he has been living since returning from exile in Zambia, in 1989. Morocky is the youngest child of four siblings. His aspiration as a child was to become a mechanical engineer while music remained a dormant passion. In 1997, he moved to Windhoek City to attend his secondary education at Augustineum Secondary School in Khomasdal. After graduating from high school, Morocky chose to study for a Science degree at theUniversity of Namibia. He left the university after one academic year to pursue a career in music.