[1] Erna grew up at Khorixas in Kunene Region, and Shemyetu ignited her passion for music.
[2][3] The music career of Chimu came to light in 2007, when she was one of the Namibian artists to appear at the 2008 Old Mutual Jazz Encounters in South Africa.
[3][5] 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.
[5][7][8] Of recent the veteran musician Chimu released a new gospel single titled /Nororo which simply means wash away my signs.
[9] Throughout her career, she shared the stage with renowned South African artists such as Freshlyground, Vusi Mahlasela, Lira, Sipho Mabuse.