Life Maluleke, better known by his stage name of “Isando”, released his debut eight-track house album, titled “Medusa,” last week.

Popular poet and musician Muvhuso Kingdom Tshikhudo is making strides in the tough entertainment industry. Earlier this year, he released a new single, “Vhadzimu Vhashu,” which is becoming very popular.

The name Tshimangadzo Derick Phuluwa might not ring a bell for many, but he is an unsung hero who has worked hard behind the scenes for many years to make things happen. At the age of 62, Phuluwa deserves acknowledgement and recognition for his role in producing and marketing big names in the South African music industry.

Fanelo Shibambu, a 24-year-old artist from Gumbani in Malamulele, is making a name for himself in art circles with his exceptional drawing skills. Despite living with a hearing problem, Shibambu has captivated many art lovers with his unique creations.

Skilled guitarist and Tshivenda traditional-music star Thiathu Netshikweta, from Hamakhuvha village near Matatshe, is a worried man. The reason for his worry is that part of his life has been destroyed in what he believes is misfortune meant to test his bravery in the music industry.

Mr Thomas Ndou, better known as “TT” Ndou of Misevhe B, has found his niche in making clay pots. Not only does his new trade allow him to be creative, but it also enables him to supplement his income.

Musician Martin B has come out strongly against children who do not listen to their parents, stating that they will never achieve anything good in life.

A message of hope for pensioners who think that after retirement they must sit around doing nothing at home comes from Mr. Josias Netshikovhela (69) of Pile in the Niani area, who started a new life as a wood carver after his retirement.

Omphulusa Ramenu, a writer from Muhuyu, has published her second novel, titled “Mbuyelela I yala.” Ramenu hopes that this offering to the world of literature will change people’s lives, especially the youth. “This book is about the different kinds of challenges people face in their lives. Some of these challenges we choose for ourselves, while there are also challenges that we don’t have a say in; they just come, and we have to face them.”

At the age of 24, young poet Rabelani Neluvhola is starting to make an impact in the poetry world.

Aifheli Mafunisa, an upcoming hip-hop artist known by his stage name Nkhume Mafs from Ha Maila, has captivated fans with his latest song release, titled “Gimisa.” Since its debut on YouTube early last month, the song, intended as a teaser, has garnered significant attention and praise from his fans.

Tshivenda traditional and reggae musician Dasco Mahn has bounced back, spitting fire. His last release, “Volume 2 Afrika,” was in 2022, and while he took a break from the studio, he did not stop performing his music. The musician from Vondwe, outside Thohoyandou, whose full name is Mbulaheni Leonard Mulaudzi, released his latest single, “Thi Mufuni Zwone,” in March 2024 but could not launch it officially because of financial constraints.