Bearded Wolf’s ‘1 of 1 in the City’ pulses with the sound of individuality, positivity

Walvis Bay-based rapper Arturo Djulu, better known by his stage name Bearded Wolf, is carving out his own lane in Namibia’s hip-hop scene.

He uses his music not only as a creative outlet but also as a platform to motivate and empower young people. With his latest project, ‘1 of 1 in the City’, the artist says his message is rooted in identity, purpose and self-belief.

Djulu said the project is inspired by a deeply personal place and a desire to speak directly to young people.

"I want to inspire the young people that nobody can really change your destiny, and you are who you are, who you think you are, when you think who you are,” Djulu told tjil via email.

For Djulu, the project is more than a music release – it is a statement of individuality and confidence. He says emerging artists need recognition and support, and the rise of new voices is a positive sign for Namibia’s music scene.

“It’s a great way to inspire and encourage broader recognition of emerging artists everywhere. The future is bright, and the music industry is safe in this way,” he said.

A bright future

The rapper says the year is only just getting started, and fans can expect more material and collaborations in the coming months. “I have so much in store… with a couple of surprises coming up throughout the year,” he said.

He highlighted collaborations with several artists as key moments in his journey. “Working with artists like Bobby Wvdk, Dark Vapour and Alustar has shown me, and proven, that there is even more in store for the future of the country,” he added.

Beyond releasing singles, Djulu says his mission is to ensure the broader entertainment industry recognises the depth of local talent. “With the singles I’ll be dropping throughout the year, I also want to make sure the country, the entertainment centre, really acknowledges what’s going on, because raw talent is everywhere,” he said.

Opening new doors

Drawing on his own background, he adds that not everyone gets the opportunity to speak up or be heard, which is why youth representation remains central to his work. “Growing up where I grew up, not everybody has the blessing to be a voice for the youth, and that’s what we focus on – our youth,” Djulu stressed.

He believes his work is helping push hip-hop forward locally while opening doors for wider recognition.

“My work is paving the way for hip-hop and helping to bring more recognition and acceptance for the genre across the country. Shout out to everybody playing their part in this creative world we live in."