The saying ‘do not despise the day of small beginnings’ best describes the rise of Rinae Tshikovha from a village boy to a renowned entertainer and a highly sought-after professional master of ceremonies.

To unearth talent and make local artists famous, Muvhusi Tshilimandila (21), affectionately known as MTC Cracker, started Creatives Makhado to achieve his vision. 

With the aim to motivate, guide and inspire people, Mutshidzi Angela Makananise has just released her book, Four principles to be the best.

Years of perseverance and hard work to polish his career in music finally paid off for musician Manase Malatji.

“Since I started with photography, I have learnt that you are able to speak through photos and I have fallen deeply in love with the images I capture. Photography boosts my confidence as I always try to shape another world view through my lens.”

Local gospel singer Newie will begin her national music tour on 19 April at Christ Worship House in Shayandima.
 

Phathutshedzo Tshiuda is a B Com financial accounting student at the North West University and aspires to be a chartered accountant one day.

After the passing on of veterans of the Tshivenda traditional music, among them Albert Mundalamo, Eric Mukhese of the Taki Special fame and Daniel Luambo, a big void was left in this genre.

Independently published authors are under vast pressure to deliver content that will fly off the shelves as publishers must often fork out large sums of money to fund the production costs, which might sometimes not be recovered. 

A local comedian, Mr Majo Almost-Famous, who was crowned the Best gospel comedian at the SABC Crown Gospel Music Awards last year, has been nominated in this year's Africa Gospel Awards Festival (AGAFEST).