Gospel singer Boitumelo Sejeng, popularly known as Tumi B, is marking a major milestone this year as her Uncapped Worship series celebrates a decade of bringing faith-inspired music to audiences.

Una Rine’s latest single, Ndivhe Nayo, has emerged as one of the most powerful songs on the local music scene, topping charts, dominating playlists and earning repeat listens across radio, streaming platforms and social media.

While many artists have come and gone, Pro Heed stands out as a shining example of how reinvention and respect for one’s audience can lead to lasting success. His musical journey is one of transformation and calculated risk-taking. He believes that while the industry may evolve, the fundamentals of success — authenticity, respect, and understanding one’s audience — remain unchanged.

Rising Venda rapper McSwagga is set to release his new project, McSwagga 1997, on 30 January. He describes the body of work as his most personal and defining to date.

For many emerging musicians, collaborating with a legend remains a distant ambition. For Soweto-born artist Precious Munzhedzi Nefale, that dream has become a reality.

The Tshivenda traditional music group, the Malisakholomo Band from Mahagala Halambani, has released a new double-disc album titled Vhuranga Phanda, meaning “leadership.” The album encourages people to respect leadership in their communities and in government.

The voices of Vhembe’s arts practitioners were loud and clear during the National Community Arts Indaba, held over three days last week at the historic Market Theatre in Johannesburg. The event marked a significant milestone in the ongoing effort to strengthen and sustain community arts centres across South Africa.

Rofhiwa Mukwevho’s love for art emerged early, long before needles and ink entered the picture. As a child, he spent hours copying cartoons from magazines and newspapers, unknowingly laying the foundation for a future career.

Mizo Phyll’s Gastronomy Concept has become a regular lifestyle event in the Vhembe region, combining music, informal trade and family-oriented leisure in a single setting. The initiative reflects a growing demand for accessible, community-based entertainment in the area.

After a challenging 2024 that saw him release his last EP, Makhelwane, and put his influential Vhathenga Movement on hold, acclaimed musician and producer Khodani Muthenga — better known as Vhathenga van die One — is back, refreshed and ready to reclaim the spotlight.

In an attempt to encourage young people to take their education seriously and make learning fashionable, popular and appealing, award-winning gospel star Takie Ndou has led by example by returning to school.

“You don’t need all these fancy musical instruments and powerful sound systems to capture your audience. All you need is an ordinary acoustic guitar, your voice, hand claps, nice dancing moves and your voice,” says Thiathu Netshikweta, the founder and leader of street band performers, the Thiathu Adziliwi Band.