For as long as Tshiphetho Mulaudzi can remember, music has been an integral part of his life. 

Who said that teaching and music do not mix? Ms Rudzani Mulaudzi, a teacher at Hanani Primary School near Vuwani, has proven that the two can indeed be combined when she turned her musical talents into a second professional career. After nearly 30 years in the informal gospel music industry, Mulaudzi finally released her debut 12-track gospel album, titled “Tshilidzi Tshawe” (His Grace), in September.

Hashanduki Mafadza has only been in the broadcasting industry for three months, yet she has already captured the hearts of Makhado FM’s listeners.

Lulama Ngobeni (23) from Elim Mabobo has transformed what was intended to be a gap year after completing school into an inspiring journey. She turned her crafting skills into a thriving business.

Local author Richard Rambau, from Ha Nthabalala, has launched not one but two new books this month, titled “Tap into your true potential and succeed” and “Becoming a highly effective employee”.

Hundreds of families and music enthusiasts gathered at Babylon Leisure Park in Thohoyandou for the second annual Spring Mega Festival on Saturday 14 October. Featuring a musical lineup comprising established, well-known musicians, bands, as well as up-and-coming local artists and DJs, the event was the place to be.

On 12 October, local music producer and Afrobeat/Afro Pop singer Khuthadzo Mashamba, known as K Mvsh, stirred up excitement within the music scene by releasing his latest single, “Attention,” featuring Mizo Phyll, Troy Dipa, and Playboy Junior.

At the age of 7 years, while doing her Substandard B (now Grade 2), Lutendo Rhinah Singo became deaf, and communicating with other people has been a challenge all her life. Yet, this did not stop her from pursuing her goals in life and, against all odds, the Mukumbani-born woman managed to finish matric and went on to university, where she obtained an honours degree, a master’s degree, and eventually her PhD. She also authored two motivational books that were inspired by her own life experiences as someone who suffers from bilateral deafness.

Tsonga rapper Wisani Nebodzandala, better known as Nebo Sixfour, from Elim Mabobo, has released his latest single, “Mbilu Rivalela”, featuring Nsuku Mageza, aka Suju Maggz, from Elim Pastral.

Tshivenda Afro-Pop and soul artist Blessa, from Gaba village near Thohoyandou, is determined to return home triumphantly after he was nominated by the South African Traditional Music Achievement Awards (SATMA) in both the Best Upcoming Artist and Best Upcoming Group categories for his song “Ndi Murumiwa”.

After an absence of 17 years from the music scene, Rofhiwa Phaswana of Makonde village, better known as “Mabizana”, made his long-awaited return when he released his latest amapiano single, titled “Hedzi Bari”, earlier this month.

Tshifhiwa Kenneth Khohomela, better known as “Psalmist Kenny”, continues to touch the hearts of many gospel-music lovers with his soul-stirring music. In October last year, he recorded two tracks, titled “Give me the power Lord” and “Mudzimu wanga vha ya mpfuna”. These songs, which were recorded live, were finally released last month.