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Namibian press · Person

Tate Buti

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What’s been said

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  1. December 2025
  2. The Namibian

    Tate Buti released 'Ombulu', a 23-track album featuring collaborations with Top Cheri, DJ Vuyo and KP Illest

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    Tate Buti is back just in time for the festive season with 'Ombulu', a bold and deeply personal album.The 23-track project sees Tate digging deep into sound, soul and truth, on a journey he has openly described as one of honesty and artistic vulnerability.The album boasts an impressive list of collaborators, including regulars Top Cheri, DJ Vuyo and KP Illest.

    Ke Dezemba Sounds: A Festive Basket of New Namibian Music
  3. The Namibian

    Tate Buti is played at full volume in the car during December travel

    Source

    But you start it anyway, put on Tate Buti at full volume, and lie to yourself that the car knows the road by heart.

    December, My December
  4. The Namibian

    Tate Buti came out on social media about his new music allegedly uploaded without permission

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    Recently, music giant Abraham Mumbangala, known as Tate Buti, has come out guns blazing on social media about his new music which was allegedly uploaded on music platforms without his permission.

    Piracy continues to frustrate music industry
  5. The Namibian

    Tate Buti drove to Grootfontein to confront the person responsible for uploading his music

    Source

    After tracing the suspect who allegedly uploaded his music to social media platforms and distributed it on USBs, Tate Buti says he immediately drove to Grootfontein to meet with him.

    Piracy continues to frustrate music industry
  6. The Namibian

    Tate Buti released new album 'Ombululu' with 22 tracks

    Source

    As the festive season heats up, veteran kwiku and gospel singer Tate Buti is already giving new life to dance floors across the country with his brand-new album, titled 'Ombululu'.

    Tate Buti’s ‘Ombululu’ set to spice up festive season
  7. The Namibian

    Tate Buti says the album title 'Ombululu' means 'hole' with deeper significance about digging into sound, soul, and truth

    Source

    Tate Buti says the title of the album has a deeper meaning.

    Tate Buti’s ‘Ombululu’ set to spice up festive season
  8. The Namibian

    Tate Buti collaborated with Star Shaduka on various songs

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    Before rebranding Shaduka was known for collaborating with top local artists such as PDK on their song 'Hambeleleni', Dj KBoz's 'I Feel' and various songs with Tate Buti.

    Star Shaduka reborn in ‘Be Magnified’
  9. September 2023
  10. The Namibian

    Tate Buti remembered Nakale as a straight forward guy

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    Tate Buti remembers him as "a straight forward guy".

    Gazza, others pay tribute to ‘one of a kind’ Nakale
  11. November 2022
  12. The Namibian

    Tate Buti featured on track 'Efimbo' on Nakale's album

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    Fans can also look out for other hits such as 'Lobola', featuring MBM, and 'Efimbo', featuring Tate Buti.

    Nakale yaNakale Back With New Album
  13. May 2022
  14. The Namibian

    Tate Buti had many songs produced by DJ Vuyo

    Source

    He has also produced many songs for Tate Buti such as 'Beer is nice', 'Mukentu wako', and 'Cheka bow', where he also collaborated with him.

    Catching up with DJ Vuyo
Culture

Ondangwa Expo 2026 draws controversy over artist selection

The News

The upcoming Ondangwa Trade and Industrial Exhibition (24 April–2 May 2026) has sparked social media debate after some local artists were denied performance opportunities. The town council says it rotates fairly among artists and rejected one artist's bid citing steep fees that would exhaust the performance budget, while defending other selections on grounds of regional representation and prior participation.

21 April 2026 · The Namibian

Tuesday 21 April

  1. Ondangwa Expo 2026 draws controversy over artist selection

    The upcoming Ondangwa Trade and Industrial Exhibition (24 April–2 May 2026) has sparked social media debate after some local artists were denied performance opportunities. The town council says it rotates fairly among artists and rejected one artist's bid citing steep fees that would exhaust the performance budget, while defending other selections on grounds of regional representation and prior participation.

    21 April 2026 · The Namibian

Wednesday 8 April

  1. Mvula releases 18-track album, urges local music industry growth

    Namibian artist Lasarus Mvula has released his self-titled album featuring collaborations with local artists and blending African rhythms with international influences. Mvula says the industry has structural challenges despite pioneers paving the way, and calls for collective effort and discipline to strengthen Namibian music.

    8 April 2026 · The Namibian

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