Veteran musician Nelton Dama has come a long way in the music industry.

The highly talented gospel musician, songwriter, radio host and professional television actor, Denga “Kingdmusic” Takalani, scooped an Independent National Gospel Music Award (Ingoma) for his music video entitled Upside down.

As a young girl growing up on the dusty streets of Mashamba outside Louis Trichardt, Ndivhudzannyi Ralivhona did not know she was destined for great things.

A resident of the Zama-Zama section of Tshivhuyuni village, Pilato Bulala, is an artist whose art speaks for itself as it is displayed in the courtyard of his home.

Initially she was just a backup singer taking the backstage. As time went on, Precious Rofhiwa Rambau showed immense talent that no local producer could shy away from

A young man from the rural village of Matavhela outside Mutale, Laughter Mudzielwana, has just released his single solo album, No Weapon.

Reggae musician Elekanyani Tshabuse, aka Zion Soldier, is fast becoming a household name in the reggae music community.

Budding artist Eric Muvhango might not be well known in the music industry, but his latest offering, Murena nga vha divhonadze kha Ramaphosa, will surely lift him into being a household name.

Even though she has never studied art, 22-year-old Bono Siaga from Luheni Mapuloni's drawings are admired and her customers keep on coming back.

The seventh Phalaphala FM Royal Heritage Festival and second gospel festival that took place last weekend attracted many music lovers. The gospel festival was held at the Christ Missionary Church and the Royal Heritage Festival at the Nandoni Dam.

A Tshivenda traditional artist, Mpho Kharivhe, has just released his new album, Yo Shoma, aimed at inspiring unity among all people, regardless of the colour of their skin.

His real name is Clement Nevari, but he is widely known by his stage name, Ras Clemy.

The love of music came early in Takalani Robert Mudau's life, but he told himself that he would have to finish his education first before venturing into music.

The créme of Tshivenda music will once again shine during the fifthTshivenda Music Awards (Tshima) to be held at the Thohoyandou Town Hall on 29 September.

A local model and student, Ms Phoebe Mphahlele (21), was recently selected as a semi-finalist in the Miss Eagle South African beauty contest.