Kabza De Small’s long-delayed album Tutu now has a new release date, and it is a personal one. Apple Music and Shazam both list the record for Friday 27 November 2026, the day the amapiano star turns 34.
It is the latest date for a project first announced eight months ago. Kabza revealed Tutu on Instagram on 10 March, dedicating it to his late grandmother. “Phenomenal Woman, I present to you, Tutu,” he wrote. “My Grandmother, this body of work is my dedication to her memory.”
Kabza De Small’s Tutu: a release date that kept moving
The album was first meant to arrive on 31 July. Shortly before that date, fans noticed the listing had shifted a month later, and IOL reported a new date of 28 August. That passed without the album too. Kabza has not explained the delays publicly.
The new date comes from the streaming listings rather than an announcement from Kabza, and after two missed dates it is worth treating with some caution. If it holds, an album dedicated to his grandmother will arrive on his own birthday.
Five songs from Tutu are already out
Fans do not have to wait for everything. The lead single “Impilo”, meaning “life”, came out with the announcement in March, made with the pianist and producer Mkeyz.
“Khanya Njalo”, a collaboration with Zawadi Yamungu, arrived the same day.
On 31 July, the original release date, three more tracks appeared instead of the full album: “Ume Nami” with Nobuhle, “Papta” with Chronical Deep and LaTique, and “Ifa Lami” with Sykes, Anzo and Tshego AMG.
What else is on the album
The current listing runs to 13 tracks, with eight titles still hidden. When he announced the album in March, Kabza shared a tracklist that included “Wang Bamba” with Nkosazana Daughter, “Vukani” featuring Msaki and “Imali” with DJ Maphorisa and Sir Trill. Whether those songs survived the delays will only be clear on release day.
Tutu will be Kabza’s first solo album since Bab’Motha in 2025. Catch up on his catalogue on the Kabza De Small profile.
