The music world is mourning the loss of Araffath Muhuure, a renowned producer who passed away recently in Windhoek after a short illness. Fellow musicians and industry friends have described him as a “musical genius” who had a touch of gold.
Araffath was a trailblazer who broke through racial barriers and gender binaries, changing music for everyone that followed. He was known for his immense talent in creating music and whatever he worked on was bound to be beautiful. His love for music began in 1993 when he began making church beats at the age of 11. Other church members encouraged him to keep fostering his dream, which led him to make his first studio appearance in 2002 courtesy of Pastor Goro of Greater Ministry.
Throughout his career, Araffath worked with almost all musicians in Namibia and has produced songs for many popular artists such as Blossom, Dixon, PDK, Izinyoka, Lady May, Gazza and more. He owned a recording studio in Windhoek called Triple Seven Studios, where he managed to sign Ma¬sanga, Syclone, Ethnix, Cillio, and Diop, among others.
Musicians who knew him personally describe Araffath as a gentle giant and a cool dude. Epanda Rizzy, a musician who worked with Araffath on several projects, said that he was an incredible collaborator who encouraged creativity and captured emotion in his music. D-Naff, a renowned gospel artist who was more of a brother to Araffath, said that the late producer was a genius whose every music he touched became a hit.
Another musician who was saddened by the passing of Araffath was Anthony Williams Auchab, better known as Ou Bellim. He said that Araffath made everyone a star, as he had a unique gift of finding the music in everyone. Ou Bellim further detailed that their relationship was beyond music, it was a clash of strong wills, fierce arguments, and honest, sincere support.
Araffath’s passing has left many in shock, taking to social media while recounting their great memories. Maranatha Goroh, who was more of a sister to him, also took to social media saying she still cannot believe that he is gone, recounting how she saw the lifeless body being carried.
The music industry has lost a true gem, and Araffath’s legacy will continue to live on through the music he created and the lives he touched.
