Abby Mamphogoro’s release of his latest live DVD and album combo, entitled Tombo Langa, is sure to provide a breath of fresh air to thousands of his fans and other music lovers in the country.

The 21-year-old Mushayathoni Bridget Nwovhe has recently released her motivational book, Dream Beyond The Slumber. She describes it as a powerful message to motivate young people in Africa.

An author born in Thohoyandou, Makhadzi Lukhaimane, recently released a fascinating book, When fathers leave, which she expects will captivate readers.

The 21-year-old Akani Malungana, founder and managing director of A-Images, is a young man with a clear vision of what he wants to achieve. This resident of Zava village in Giyani, who describes himself as a self-taught photographer and graphic designer, started making a name for himself and has already won accolades such as the Mapungubwe Designer of the Year 2016 award.

Local gospel artist Thabelo Netshiunda recently hosted a Thank You concert to acknowledge the support from her fans. It took place at The Beautiful Gate Church in Mulodi.

In his inaugural State of the Nation address, Pres Cyril Ramaphosa quoted the late Hugh Masekela's hit Thuma Mina, which inspired many in the country.

"If you want to share a story, go ahead and tell it as it is. The easiest way to tell your personal life story is by telling the truth, even though you feel your story will leave you naked. Telling the truth always wins, as many people relate to it," said Londolani Tsanwani.

Music groups come and go, but one choral group in Limpopo has stood the test of time.

Where in the country can one find an artist who is not a Rastaman, but his music is reggae?

The work of a full-fledged painter, Takalani Ligege, is lucidly telling as it depicts contemporary life in Africa.

The 25-year-old Khuthadzo Tshisudi, better known as Meskay, released his long-awaited debut album, Darkest before dawn, earlier this month.

Four local youths were selected to participate in a fully fledged arts programme, which will be hosted by the Sibikwa Arts Centre in Benoni, Gauteng.

Is she the new queen of Tshivenda Afro-Jazz music? This is the question popping up in local music lovers’ minds after Mariana Motlare released her first Afro-Jazz Tshivenda album, Nthaheleni, a fortnight ago.

Gospel lovers in the Vhembe district and beyond will be held spellbound by electrifying performances from beloved gospel artists in the district and some other parts of the country during the Easter weekend.

“I wrote Why Me because I realised that people all over the world tend to lose what they love most – and when they have lost what they love most, their faith or confidence in life is tested to an extent that they lose hope.”