The talent of reggae artist Ishmael Mudau is shining brightly on the recently released double CD-music video, Zwi da na nwaha zwi da zwa fhira. Some samples from the project were recently made available freely on YouTube, and they are proving to be the work of an experienced craftsman. 

Shufflers Ragimana, Burning Saul Nephawe, Ras Willie, Ramzeey Ramalata, Nelson D, 30 Mrepa, Uncle Podoski, Papa Thile, Tsiko Mal. These are some of the musicians from Makonde village who continue to put their beautiful village on the musical map. However, the list is incomplete without Phillip “Stringman” Tshililo, the man who has been instrumental in the development of the musical careers of his colleagues at Makonde village.

“I became blind when I was only two years old. As if that was not enough, I lost both my parents when I was still young. But all these things did not stop me from visualizing a bright future for myself. I would like to urge other community members not to allow their disability or negative circumstances to stand in their way to success.”

Blackpearlvee has become a popular artist in the music industry, and her talent is worth celebrating as she possesses a unique voice and fresh lyrics.

A resident of Muduluni village in the Kutama area, Thato Khutso Chuma, has the “write stuff” in her brains – which means that she possesses the ability to create the kind of writing that leaves her readers begging for more.

Young singer Rejaveration, who was born Tinyiko Knowledge Chabalala at Ndindani village, believes that his success to impress music lovers largely lies in his personality, coupled with hard work.

From the dusty streets of Mapate, Challo B recently released his debut album, entitled Diamond in the Dust. Lutendo Joe Rautshahalo, who is well known as Challo B, finally released his long-waited album on Sunday, 5 April.

Local gospel star Darlene Rofhiwa has just released a new single, Emmanuel, featuring Pastor N Tshililo.

Although the coronavirus has brought the world to a standstill, it has presented some with an opportunity to come up with new ideas on how they do things.

Local reggae musician, poet, and percussionist Ndanduleni Elijah Dombo is happy to contribute to the soon-to-be-released Lockdown Riddim album by various South African reggae musicians through his song Lockdown Alert.

When radio stations play good music, listeners are happy and keep on tuning in. But many listeners do not know that behind the good music are unsung heroes and heroines called music compilers. One such unsung hero is Munei Netshiozwi, a music manager/compiler for one of the fastest-growing community radio stations, Vhembe FM.

A resident of Mavambe village near Malamulele, Percy Marule, is on the right track as artist and his talent has not only earned him a name, but bread as well.

Corona i do fhola (We will be healed of corona). This is the message of seasoned local gospel artist Ndivhuwo Nemakonde of Folovhodwe village outside Musina. He is spreading the message through his single, entitled Corona i do fhola, which was released last week.

A resident of Mandala village in the Nzhelele area, Vhugala Gogome (28), is an excellent artist whose vocal talent speaks for itself.

For the 23-year-old Frank Majestic, to be in the media industry has always been a dream.