Former Tshakhuma Community Radio Station presenter Abednego Muhali, known by his radio nickname “Mr ooh yeess,” joined Nzhelele-based community radio Nzhelele FM last month. He currently hosts the Nzhelele FM afternoon drive show, known as the R523 Afternoon Drive “Buluvhutsi Dzheke,” every weekday from 15:00 to 18:00.

A gifted young hip-hop artist from Mpheni Block C, Rolivhuwa Nyadzane, better known as Blvck Phanda, released his first hip hop EP, “Senseful Echo”, on 30 April, and his fans are already going crazy over it.

A local actor, Nyambeni Robert Munyamela, wants to establish his own production company to train aspiring television actors from the area, enabling them to compete equally with others nationwide.

After observing the many questions that children typically pose to their parents, such as those about love affairs and how to find the right partner, a well-known general medical practitioner in Thohoyandou, Dr Lutendo Samson Muremela, decided to try and answer these in a book.

Upcoming reggae artist Mushe Sengadi from Makhitha Village, known by his stage name of Sledge Maro Mr Hustle, has released a song titled “Vhaphandi Hustle”, aimed at encouraging the region’s entrepreneurs. The song, released on Sunday, 28 April, delivers a powerful message, urging potential business tycoons to persevere and double their efforts until they achieve their goals.

Former school principal and traditional-music singer Ms Esther Sinyegwe released her sixth album, titled “Vho Nkongona”, last month. Sinyegwe describes the album as one of her best musical offerings to date, featuring 10 new songs.

Shakandinnyi Ramulifho from Mukula village has just released his sixth book, titled “Mufunziwa”. He describes it as a motivational book aimed at encouraging people to develop their inner selves before showcasing their talents to the world.

"The tortoise is one of the most admirable and amazing animals that motivates me because it moves slowly, but ultimately reaches its destination. That is why I also call myself Tshibode (Tshivenda name for tortoise) because I believe that we can all realise our dreams even if it takes a long time. The most important thing is to be patient, work hard, and set realistic goals.”

“Poets are always overlooked by promoters when it comes to gigs. It is time now that we stand up and take our rightful place in the entertainment space,” said poet Pfariso Tshifhumulo.

Loyal listeners to community radio station Makhado FM were thrilled to hear the voice of Nganea Ndou, known as “Zonze”, on the airwaves again after he had taken a year-long break from the industry.

Faced with challenges arising from new developments in the music industry, rhumba music artists in South Africa have joined forces and formed an organisation to support themselves. The organisation, South African Rhumba Artists United (SARAU), was launched in Vhembe in the middle of April.

The elders of the Tshivenda music group, Adziambei Band, have warned that the new generation seems to be reluctant to preserve their indigenous music, which is full of African identity and wisdom. Luckily for them, some young musicians still care about traditional music. One such local “son-of-the-soil” artist is Joshua Tshikalange, who is taking Tshivenda traditional music to another level.