Local poet Sheila “The Poetic Queen” Mathebula from Bungeni has published a biography in which she pays tribute to her late son, Pfano Khomola, who passed away four months ago at the age of 16. The book, titled To Be Continued: A Brilliant Light – The Pfano Ambition Khomola Story, was launched on Saturday, 19 October.

Gospel-music enthusiasts in Limpopo are gearing up for the ultimate gospel music show. The event, dubbed Her Mantle Tour, kicks off on 25 October in Johannesburg at the Rhema Bible Church. The Venda leg of this much-anticipated all-female tour will take place at the Christ Worship House in Shayandima on 15 November.

Tshivenda music lovers are in for a festive treat this Christmas. This follows the unveiling of the renowned Adziambei Band’s 20^th project, Matshonise.

Life is not predictable. Some people judge or make assumptions about someone’s future based on their current circumstances, yet the wheel of life keeps turning, leading some in different directions. This is the message from a 21-year-old singer from Musina, Muelelwa Annalia Matamela.

“Kwaito is a type of music for everyone, and we must embrace it like all other genres,” said Berea Madzonga, who has just released a new single, Hayani.

Well-known musical maestro Professor Matodzi Tommy Mariba recently recorded his fourth and fifth music singles, titled Maemu u a delela and Let it Go. The singles were released this month, with Maemu u a delela being released on 5 October, followed by Let it Go a week later. Both tracks were engineered and recorded by Mulalo Mukwevho at Burning Shack Studios in Thohoyandou Block F.

Thendelo Davhana is a versatile singer passionate about creating music that resonates with people. Her latest release is an Afro-Jazz single titled "I Will Never Leave You," which addresses the issue of gender-based violence (GBV). The song was released two weeks ago.

Musician Zwivhuya Makondelele, better known as Moque Slenderboy in music circles, has come a long way since he served as a backup dancer in 2010 for the then little-known singer Makhadzi.

The much-anticipated novel The Family Matriarch by well-known author Rudzani Khashane was officially launched during an event held at the Riverfront Hotel in Sandton on Saturday, 5 October.

Amid the challenges faced by local artists in the music industry, The Landlords, a dynamic duo from Maila Village, have recently released a single titled Aifheli. This song reflects the struggles they encounter on their musical journey and aims to resonate with fellow artists navigating similar obstacles.

Generally, when we talk about musical celebrities, much attention is given to lead vocalists, but we often forget about the major role players behind the scenes who make things happen. One of these forgotten heroes is Phathutshedzo Pietersen Mudzuli (38), an artist manager, producer, and skilled bass guitarist of note.

In 1980, popular musician Eric “King” Liphadzi got together with a few friends and formed a band. Although the group later disappeared from the scene, the self-proclaimed “King of AfroSynth” continued to release hit after hit, especially under the Mahoshi brand.

Popular praise singer, storyteller, musician, and entrepreneur Papa Thile said the double SATMA nomination he received is recognition of the highest order for his work.

“Though I’m blind, God has blessed me with the special ability to ‘see’ life in a holistic way. That is why I continue to empower the community with much-needed knowledge and advice that helps them in their daily lives. There is no other way I could achieve this except through my musical talent,” says Tshivenda music star Humbulani Munyai of Musina.

Evangelist Ndodzo Rhenius Netshimbupfe, from Tshivhazwaulu Ha Mangilasi village near Thohoyandou, has written four powerful books to guide people on their spiritual journeys.

Two well-known veteran gospel music artists, Bishop Fhatuwani Roxley Masevhe and Mbilu Rapson Rambuwani, had gospel music lovers eating out of their hands when they celebrated their birthdays together at Matondoni Park on Saturday.

Music sensation Khathu, in collaboration with Mfana MDU, recently released a soulful new single titled True Love, a powerful ode to the beauty of genuine connections.

Birthday boy Khakhathi Tshisikule, better known as Murida in music circles, left fans in awe on Saturday at what was described as one of the biggest bashes of the weekend.

The energetic musician Tarivinga Maedza has just finished recording a rhumba album titled Hatikanganwe, filled with love songs.