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December 2025
The Namibian
Tate Butireleased'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.”
Tate Buticame out on social media abouthis 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.”
Tate Butidrove to Grootfontein toconfront the person responsible for uploading his music
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“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.”
Tate Butireleasednew album 'Ombululu' with 22 tracks
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“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 Buticollaborated withStar 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.”
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.
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.
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.