Unreleased ATI music set to keep his legacy alive
Tuesday, September 09, 2025 | 360 Views |
ATI is said to have left behind a catalogue of unreleased music PIC PHATSIMO KAPENG.
Over the weekend, as the nation bid farewell to ATI, born Atasaone Molemogi in his home village of Lerala, many, even across social media, expressed concern that it would take time before Botswana experiences the lyrical genius that was ATI.
However, there is exciting news about the 35-year-old music catalogue; he has unreleased music. This revelation has reignited hope among his loyal followers, many of whom had struggled to come to terms with his untimely passing. ATI, known for his electric stage presence and lyrical depth, his music often spoke to the struggles and triumphs of everyday life, making him one of the most influential voices. Speaking at the burial, ATI’s manager, Kebaitse Basima, assured mourners that plans are underway to ensure his art lives on.
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