Kamati returns with 'Money Talks' video after 'Embezi' success

Namibian reggae dancehall artist Don Kamati continues to make waves in the local music scene with his latest music video, Money Talks, featuring prominent musician Mabuza.The video was produced by music producer Maritoko and shot by videographer Sodo, highlighting Kamati’s ongoing evolution as one of Namibia’s leading reggae dancehall figures.Speaking recently on Network Television's Tjil Sessions, Kamati shared insights into the creative process behind the project. “Money Talks is a mouthful. I’ve been working on the song for over a year and a couple of months. Sometimes I procrastinate, but when you’ve raised the bar, like I did with Embezi, following up with anything mediocre is not an option,” he said.He also praised his cousin and creative director, DJ Alba, who guided the visual and artistic direction of the project. “I trust her vision for me, so it was constant back and forth, a lot of delays, but it’s only right that it’s done that way,” Kamati added.The music video combines high production quality with energetic performances from both Kamati and Mabuza, supported by strong musical arrangements from Maritoko and contributions from Asserfeep and DJ Oros. Kamati emphasised that the video reflects the Dawn Kamati brand, promising fans more collaborations, visuals, and music releases in the future.“Expect more bangers, more collaborations, more visuals,” he told viewers. “I just want to give my fans and all music enthusiasts something memorable.”This release follows Kamati’s return to the music scene roughly seven months ago with his single Embezi, which marked a different creative direction. Known for catchy, heartfelt dancehall love songs, Kamati offered a more personal reflection of his life in Embezi. “The response has been positively overwhelming,” he said at the time. “A lot of my fans know me for making love songs dedicated to women, but this time I chose a different theme, bringing my personal life into the music. My fans have received it well.”After taking a step back from releasing new music, Kamati assured his supporters that Embezi was only the beginning. “I am definitely dropping an EP later this year. In 2023, I came back from the north, and since then, I have been on a mission to repackage and rebrand myself,” he explained.“I am a perfectionist when it comes to releasing music, so that also plays a role in how often I put out new material. What I am putting out now is of a higher standard than what I’ve done before. I just want to keep raising the bar, and that is exactly what I did with Embezi.”The production of Embezi took nearly four months, with DJ Alba serving as creative director for both the song and music video. Kamati credited her experience and guidance for elevating his visual output.Beyond his music, Kamati is deeply involved in advocating for artists’ rights. As audio production manager at Focus FM, he describes himself as a “music activist” committed to ensuring Namibian artists receive fair treatment and compensation.“Artists are service providers and need to be compensated for their work. I want to help groom artists, not just in urban areas but in rural communities as well. We need to decentralise the industry. If those of us in Windhoek struggle to get institutional support, what about those in remote areas? That’s something I want to change,” he said.

Kamati returns with 'Money Talks' video after 'Embezi' success

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Namibian Sun 2025-12-19

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Kamati returns with 'Money Talks' video after 'Embezi' success

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