Buya Buya: Come Back

Buya Buya: Come Back
Studio album by
Mahotella Queens
Released25 July 2025 (2025-07-25)
StudioDownTown Music Hub, Johannesburg
GenreMbaqanga
Length59 mins
LabelUmsakazo Records
Producer
  • Nick Lotay
Mahotella Queens chronology
Siyadumisa (Songs of Praise)
(2007) 		Buya Buya: Come Back
(2025)

Buya Buya: Come Back is an album by the South African mbaqanga female group Mahotella Queens, released on 25 July 2025. It is the group's first album of new material since 2007 and their debut recording for the UK-based label Umsakazo Records.[1][2] The release of Buya Buya: Come Back coincided with a concert tour of Japan,[3] the Queens' first overseas performances since 2019, in which they headlined the 18th annual World Music and Dance Festival in Hakodate, Hokkaido, in addition to performing several gigs in Tokyo and Kobe.[3][4]

Track listing

Buya Buya: Come Back track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Jomba Jomba (Jump To The Music)"
4:42
2."Buya Buya (Come Back)"
  • Hilda Tloubatla
  • Ethel Mngomezulu
3:51
3."Ngibuz'indlela (Show Me The Way)"
  • Hilda Tloubatla
4:31
4."Mpho Ke Lehlohonolo (Take Care Of Your Gift)"
  • Hilda Tloubatla
5:20
5."Phephezela (Wedding Dance)"
5:17
6."Šalang (Farewell)"
  • Hilda Tloubatla
5:02
7."Thoko, Ujola Nobani? (Thoko, Who Are You Dating?)"
  • Nunu Maseko
4:25
8."Mma Ditaba (Gossipmonger)"
  • Hilda Tloubatla
4:39
9."Uyeke Amanga (Stop Your Lies)"
4:40
10."Ba Ntshepisa Lenyalo (I'm Tired Of Your Promises)"
  • Hilda Tloubatla
5:29
11."Nkhono Le Ntate-Moholo (My Grandparents)"
  • Hilda Tloubatla
5:14
12."Laduma Lamthatha (The Thunder Roars)"
  • Traditional arr. Hilda Tloubatla
5:20

Personnel

Credits adapted from Bandcamp.[5]

  • Hilda Tloubatla – lead singer
  • Amanda Nkosi – alto
  • Mildred Mangxola and Nonku Maseko – tenors
  • Nick Lotay – lead guitar (1, 2, 7), keyboards, drums and percussion
  • Kagiso ‘Boikie’ Monampana – lead guitar (3–6, 8–12) and rhythm guitar
  • Madoda Ntshingila – bass guitar (2–6, 7, 8)
  • Celumusa Zuma – bass guitar (1, 9–12)
  • Jack Lerole Jnr – pennywhistle (6)
  • Produced, arranged and mixed by Nick Lotay
  • Co-produced by Hilda Tloubatla
  • Recorded by Mzamo Ndlovu at DownTown Music Hub, Johannesburg
  • Overdubs recorded by Mazwe Mtetwa at MasterMyMix Studios, Johannesburg
  • Mastered by Mazwe Mtetwa
  • Coordination: Norton Ramavhoya and Vanessa Tloubatla
  • Photography: Success Seleke

Release history

Region Date Format Label Ref.
Worldwide 25 July 2025
Umsakazo Records [5]
15 September 2025

References

  1. ^ Sibongumenzi Sibiya, "Mahotella Queens fly Mzansi flag high!", Daily Sun (South Africa)
  2. ^ Buya Buya: Come Back (liner notes). Mahotella Queens. UK: Umsakazo Records. 2025.
  3. ^ a b Joy Mphande, "Mahotella Queens set to represent Mzansi at Japanese music festival", TimesLIVE (South Africa)
  4. ^ "Mahotella Queens Make a Majestic Return". World Music Central. Retrieved 24 August 2025.
  5. ^ a b "Buya Buya: Come Back". Bandcamp. Retrieved 24 August 2025.
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