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’.
The 22-track project that dropped last weekend is creating a buzz among his followers on social media, with many saying it gives them back the old classic Tate Buti feeling they’ve missed.
According to some of his fans, the album came at just the right time of the year.
With its energetic beats coupled with strong messages and a rich fusion of old and new sounds, it clearly promises to be one of the major releases this festive season has to offer.
Tate Buti says the title of the album has a deeper meaning.
“‘Ombululu’ means ‘hole’. But every hole tells a story,” he says. “But to me, Ombululu is me digging deep into sound, soul, and truth.”
This album is accompanied by popular tracks such as ‘Ombili’, ‘Skoro Skoro’, ‘Uutalala’, ‘Lungus’, and ‘Ondamukokotwa’. It also carries a long list of guest artists, showcasing Tate Buti’s ability to bring different generations together.
Apart from TopCheri, Longizo, Shax Champion and Omfenu, the album also features big names like Gazza, Ponti, Teqla, Patrick Sikiliza, DJ Vuyo, Drawer Locosound, Karabo and KP Illest.
Just from listening to the music itself, it will also become clear that that some songs carry humour and stories of everyday life, while others dwell on life, identity, and ordinary Namibians’ struggles.
Still, every song retains the strong spirit of kwiku and gospel people know Tate Buti for.
Teasers and short clips from the album are already making rounds on social media, whereby fans share their dance videos, clips of reaction moments, or even behind the scenes of how ready people are for this new project.
“This album is a testament to my long career, which helped to shape the kwiku sound and continued relevance by blending traditional rhythms with modern styles,” Tate Buti says.
A Windhoek fan, Selma David, says: “This album feels fresh. It reminds me of the old days, starting from his albums such ‘Oshitenda’, but at the same time, it speaks directly to today’s youth. I already have my favourite songs for the December holidays.”
Another listener, John Titus from Ondangwa, says the collaborations make the album stronger.
“When I heard KP Illest and Gazza on the tracks, I knew this album was serious. Tate Buti really surprised us this time,” he says.
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