“My soul finds healing in music,” says Jimmy Traxx
Innocent Tshivhase, famously known to thousands of music lovers as Jimmy Traxx Iverson, has found the purpose of his life in writing music, making beats, and recording music.
Innocent Tshivhase, famously known to thousands of music lovers as Jimmy Traxx Iverson, has found the purpose of his life in writing music, making beats, and recording music.
Apostle Tshifhiwa Emmanuel Munyai from Manamani village has just released his first book, titled The power of giving.
Ampfarisaho “Phoenix Blackjack” Mushidzhi from Thohoyandou Block G is a singer who is quickly establishing himself in the music industry.
Although this is not a common sight, Hulisani Mbedzi is a regular face at gatherings for Rastas and at reggae music festivals around Limpopo. This lady is busting the stereotype that men are generally the ones who take lead in Rasta activities.
Nelson Raseboka, whose stage name is Ranel, is an accomplished vocalist and songwriter who hails from Ha-Muila village.
Picking up a lugube (a Tshivenda indigenous music instrument) while walking along a dusty village path in 2005 paved the way for Tshivenda indigenous music star Mashudu Thomas Romani of Matanda village in the Nzhelele area. Since then, Romani has never stopped using his scarce skills to preserve Venda indigenous music, instruments, and culture. This became evident when he shot to fame with his first Tshivenda indigenous music album, Tsimu yanga, in 2017.
The name of Jacky Nethomboni does not need any introduction in the South African reggae music fraternity. Despite the devastating effects of the coronavirus pandemic, the legendary godfather of reggae music has emerged with a new hit album, titled Dzilafho la mutsiko (The remedy of depression).
The South African music industry is abuzz with the wondrous singing talent of 21-year-old Dembe Angel Ndou, who has just released her first single track, titled Fhulufhelo.
“Peace, love and unity should be the platform from which Africa rises up; we want to see the continent united as one.” This is Tshivenda reggae artist Elekanyani Tshabuse’s message to the nation.
MSW Media, a Vhembe-based film company, has just released another film. While they are best known for releasing human interest films, karate movies, action, and comedy, they have released a Christian movie, titled Yeso Wanga, this time around.
Maanda Nevhutalu, who goes by the stage name Racha Kill, is set to release his much-anticipated album, titled Ratshalingwa, on 15 April.
“Murathu wanga o tavha mukosi vha si mu litshe vha tshi khou mu via. Vha mu pfela nga mare vha tshi khou mu via. Shango a li nga lali ngauri vho vhulaya a si ene. Ndo ni tuvha murathu wanga. Lufu lwo dzhia murathu wanga.” Loosely translated: “My younger brother painfully yelled, but they continued to perform ritual murder on him while spitting on him. The world will never know peace because they have killed the wrong person. I will miss my younger brother because death has taken him away.”
The future looks bright for local traditional reggae musician Wilson Dzebu, better known as Ras Willie. This comes after he was signed by Gauteng-based label One Step Music. The company will market and distribute his music across the world. As from last week, Ras Willie’s music was already available on all digital music platforms, both locally and internationally.
Nkateko Bright Shirindza, also known as Mike Q, is sipping his inspiration from the cup prepared by music geniuses from all times.
Hilda Mudau, a musician and singer, recently released a single video titled Kotsi a vhananga, meaning Father of my children.
The singing talent of Thabelo “Thabielly” Rabinda, a resident from Tshikota outside Louis Trichardt, was first discovered in church.
It was again time for local cyclists to unbox the Christmas lights and decorate their bicycles as part of the annual Jingle Bell Toy Ride in Louis Trichardt that took part on Friday, 4 December.
The current sport logs as supplied by the relevant sports authorities.