Emerging artist Nkateko Shihambi, known by his stage name DJ Aka Lowbass from Waterval, is carving out a distinct niche for himself by creating the sgidongo style, a sub-genre of amapiano. The 18-year-old producer and DJ recently released his second EP, titled “Perc Hub Series,” featuring three songs that have kept his fans' heads bopping since its release last month.

Lucky Mudogwa, better known as Uncle Podoski in the music industry and the creator of one of the most loved songs in the country, “Ngoho nga Mahala,” has announced that he has just recorded his latest offering, set to be released soon.

Following the success of his much-acclaimed fourth gospel offering, “Ndi Vhone Mulamuleli,” musician Moses Musenwa, better known as Vho Musenwa, has returned with a sizzling single, “Magwedzho,” which simply means “boreholes”.

Popular Tshivenda cultural group Ro Takuwa Nayo Sialala is determined to pass on their ancestral talents from generation to generation. The group, comprising more than 50 members from the rural Luvhimbi village and formed many years ago by the village elders, recently won a cultural competition held at Masisi in the Musina area. As part of their outreach programme, they gave a splendid performance in Thohoyandou over the weekend.

Well-known entertainer Deejay Khorommbi Makhavhu has made a rather quiet return, following a hiatus of almost six years.

Hip-hop artist Gee D’Art from Malavuwe village released the music video for his latest track, “Hallelujah”, on Friday, 31 May. The new song, featuring Given Da Chief, offers a glimpse of what fans can expect from this talented musician.

Seven elderly women from Mashamba are dedicating their time to preserving the spirit of the tshigombela traditional dance by teaching it to the youth. Dressed in colourful attire, the elderly women share their knowledge and skills with anyone willing to learn, especially the young.

Academic and wordsmith Dr Ndavheleseni Albert Mbada has strongly urged those aspiring to venture into music to prioritise education first. Dr Mbada, who serves as the director of extracurricular development at Tshwane University of Technology, released his debut single titled “Ndo vha ndi tshi ya fhi” last month.

A new album by classic artist Fhatuwani Mulaudzi from Mpheni Block D is making waves in the music industry. Released about a month ago, the album, titled “Pfumo la Zwivhuya,” features tracks such as “Mufunwa”, “Ndofuna”, “Ndoneta”, and “Tshisafheli”.

An array of popular Vhavenda and Xitsonga music artists has been lined up for the first VenShang Music Concert.

Gundo Masakona, also known as Gusba Banana from Makwarela village, has shaken up the music scene with the release of his debut album, titled “Matinyazwihulu”, on Friday, 17 May. Since its release, the album has soared to number six across all genres on the Apple Music charts, gaining impressive traction on Spotify as well.

Malume Shinabya, a seasoned event organiser, is teaming up with Zwanga Matumba to host the highly anticipated Silala Music Festival on 13 July at Berea Madzonga Resort in Niani, Mutale.