DJ Castro aka The Whistle DJ is one of Namibia's best DJs who most certainly does not disappoint as he always pulls stellar performances on stage. He has made a name from himself through his house music and is now venturing into other genres. At a young age, he has been able to achieve a lot, winning multiple awards, collaborating with top local and international artists and has released an album with one other coming soon. He is also listed as one of Namibia's most stylish male celebrities. He has a unique sense of style and is not afraid to try new looks.
DJ Castro was born Uakengeza Ngoinue in Windhoek and raised at Otjiwarongo.
Sadly, the DJ lost his grandfather and it seems the two were quite close .
In a Twitter post, Castro described his grandfather as the coolest grandfather and said losing him has been very hard. The DJ did not reveal when his grandfather died, but he said he hadn't been himself since he passed on. Castro said he had become too emotional and extra sensitive.
DJ Castro Relationship
DJ Castro was in a long term relationship with social media influencer Sendry. The power couple was previously Namibia's most loved couple in the industry. However, DJ Castro took to social media earlier this year to confirm that they have since broken up following rumors about Sendry's pregnancy. He is now focusing on himself and his career. He then went ahead to cover the matching tattoo he had gotten with his ex and posted that he'd done so on Instagram stories.
Hi all, just a quick note to say that Sendry and I haven’t been together and I wish her nothing but happiness going forward. This is a private matter and I will not be commenting on the subject. For now I’m just focused on my art !!! Peace and Love ❤️ ✌🏾
He featured on a song by Jayden Mbinda titled Shakuruka
In 2019, DJ Castro launch ed his album Evolution.
In an interview with The Namibian, his manager Fernando Carlos, had this to say about the album;
"The album is very different from what DJ Castro normally does. The DJ is usually known for house music, but this time around went out of his comfort zone."
It took three years for the DJ to finally release the album and he had this to say about what transpired during those years,
“I have been through so much. Also during these years I have learnt a lot about the music industry that has made me wiser. At first my material was stolen and I also struggled to get enough funds together. I have learnt not to trust anyone and also not to allow anyone to listen to my work. This is how my work went missing. It was stolen. I will never ever tell someone where my work is and I will always keep back-ups,”
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The album features artists such as Sunny Boy, Lioness, Sally, Jermain Casper and Etjo.
The DJ also released a single featuring Don Makati with Ynot Records and many were jamming to it. DJ Castro and Don Kamati teamed up to work on the track 'Pretty Young Thing' (PYT). DJ Castro said the song was based on his personal about a girl that he once dated when he was in high school.
DJ Castro bagged a collaboration he had always wanted with Stefan Ludik. The song was dropped on 23 October 2020. Castro shared this news on Twitter. ''I present you Remember the Summer featuringStefan Ludik, my first single of 2020 dropping on my Birthday week 23rd October 2020.'' he said.
His dream to collaborate with an international artist came true earlier this year when he worked with one of Mzansi's top vocalists Nokwazi. He took to social media to share how fulfilling the experience was.
DJ Castro is currently working on a new album but has not yet announced the release date. He took to social media to share the news with his fans asking them to help him name his new project.
Putting so much effort in the upcoming album. Can we already decide on the album name first 😂 ??? pic.twitter.com/n9jVMFNjd5
DJ Castro has made a name for himself as one of Namibia's most stylish celebrities. His sense of style is unique and has occasionally caught the attention of Tweeps who say that he dresses too feminine. The stylish DJ was quick to defend his fashion choices sharing that his style was on an international level.
DJ Castro Business
Castro recently revealed that he has ventured into the business world. The DJ has his own fast food truck, which is called Castro's Munchies. The DJ received a lot of compliments for his new venture and many cannot wait to try his food.
King Tee Dee even said, it is better for him to diversify because, you cannot rely on gigs only in this industry.
DJ Castro Brand Endorsements
In 2019, DJ Castro was announced as the new brand ambassador of Coke Energy.
“I have always had a dream to become an influencer, brand ambassador or get an endorsement that compliments my energy. Finally I have a new family, Coke Energy. I'm humbled to start a new journey with a major brand (Coca-Cola); it's a blessing,” DJ Castro wrote on Twitter, when he announced the partnership.
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This year he partnered up with Standard Bank to help less fortunate children with stationery for school. Helping out the youth has always been really important to him and he expressed his gratitude about the new partnership
DJ Castro Philanthropy
In 2020, the nation saw some of the good that artists do have in them and DJ Castro took the opportunity to give back to the community and he started a project.
Let’s Unite is a social development project that was initiated by YNOT Records.
“The initiative is aimed at raising funds through marketing campaigns and concerts to help the orphans and vulnerable children of Otjiwarongo’s Multipurpose Centre,”
The Otjiwarongo Multipurpose Centre has around 80 children who have lost their parents due to HIV and Aids. The Let’s Unite Festival was supported by Lioness, Sally Boss Madam, Agogo, Jayden, Top Cheri, Gazza, Kalux, King Tee Dee, Stefan Ludik, Slickartie, KP Illest, DJ Spuzza
Castro had a very busy 2020 and is currently in philantrophy as he is helping out people living in impoverished settlements secure better housing through Buy-A-Brick Footprint socks activations, an initiative by Gweri socks to raise money to build houses for people living in shacks in Namibia.
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He has now partnered up with Standard Bank to distribute stationery for school to less fortunate children all around the country.
Today was a great day, was invited to go see the results of the children at Multipurpose Help Center. Every year I collect stationary with my team for orphans that can’t afford to avoid stationary being an excuse for failure. Saw a lot of A+ and I’m very grateful 🙏🏾 😭 #Blessingspic.twitter.com/rFIpgrbGJP
