Tate Buti

Afropop artist who defended his participation in a gospel "Night of Worship" show in Kavango West amid debate over secular performers on church stages.

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December 2025
1 DecThe Namibian
Tate Buti collaborated with Star Shaduka on various songs
Source
“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’
September 2023
25 SeptThe Namibian
Tate Buti remembered Nakale as a straight forward guy
Source
“Tate Buti remembers him as "a straight forward guy".”
Gazza, others pay tribute to ‘one of a kind’ Nakale
November 2022
12 NovThe Namibian
Tate Buti featured on track 'Efimbo' on Nakale's album
Source
“Fans can also look out for other hits such as 'Lobola', featuring MBM, and 'Efimbo', featuring Tate Buti.”
Nakale yaNakale Back With New Album
May 2022
28 MayThe 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
December 2021
4 DecThe Namibian
Tate Buti collaborated with Manxebe on the 'B.A.E' album
Source
“The 16-track album sees Manxebe collaborating with some of the biggest musicians in the country, such as King Tee Dee, Top Cheri, Tate Buti and Ethnix, while Andrew on the Beat produced the album.”
Manxebe Unleashes ‘B.A.E'
December 2018
21 DecThe Namibian
Tate Buti created the song 'In Heaven There's No Beer'
Source
“'In Heaven There's No Beer' – Tate Buti!”
Reggie Undjee
21 DecThe Namibian
Tate Buti created 'In Heaven There Is No Beer'
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“But I'm going to have to go with Tate Buti's 'In Heaven There Is No Beer'.”
NSK

Culture

Secular artists' participation in gospel shows sparks debate

The News

Afropop artist Tate Buti has defended his participation in an upcoming "Night of Worship" gospel show in Kavango West, as religious leaders and the public debate whether non-gospel musicians should perform on church stages. The September event will feature both gospel artists and secular performers including Gazza and Tequila, prompting social media criticism about whether the gathering is meant for spiritual worship or entertainment.

8 September 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 8 September

Secular artists' participation in gospel shows sparks debate
Afropop artist Tate Buti has defended his participation in an upcoming "Night of Worship" gospel show in Kavango West, as religious leaders and the public debate whether non-gospel musicians should perform on church stages. The September event will feature both gospel artists and secular performers including Gazza and Tequila, prompting social media criticism about whether the gathering is meant for spiritual worship or entertainment.
8 September 2026 · The Namibian →

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22 August 2026 · The Namibian →

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21 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 8 April

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