A young, purpose-driven poet, Mulisa Nethononda, writes and recites poems that ooze life and continue to touch hundreds of lives both in the actual world and on social media.

For a young professional television and film producer to leave behind all the glitz and glamour of well-paying freelance opportunities in big cities to start a new life in a village where the film and TV industry is almost non-existent is virtually unthinkable.

The first Limpopo Gospel Music Awards was a night full of glitz, glam and a lot of celebration when the gospel singers ascended the stage to receive awards.

A 38-year-old author from rural Mhinga village in the Malamulele area, Musa Baloyi, has done it again – he won the Maskew Miller Longman Literature Award for 2018, after scooping this very prestigious award in 2016.

Several well-known local artists will perform during the Mapungubwe Youth Festival that will be stage at the Polokwane Cricket Club tomorrow.

Local author Mulweli Theodora Tshirame will launch her debut book, Behind the Mask, on 15 December during a ceremony at the Tshilamba Town Hall.

“In the process of creating my artistic pieces, I sometimes hit a strong brick wall and fall back flat, and then I lift up my eyes to the sky and get renewed inspiration.”

Gospel star Aaron Thabo Ramutshatsha, popularly known as Aaron Rams, is quickly making a name for himself with his amazing voice and message-infused lyrics.

The first Vhembe reconciliation gospel music concert will be held at Worship House (Shayandima) on Saturday, 15 December. It will start at 15:00.

His real name is Takalani Nelson Nemapate, but he is widely known by his stage name, Bra Ace. His attempts to have his music recorded over the past years have finally paid off.

Veteran reggae icon Colbert Mukwevho was recently honoured with a doctorate for his contribution to the development of the Tshivenda language by the University of Venda.

The Meropa Hotel Conference Centre was packed by musicians, representatives of the various provincial departments, sponsors, community and the media fraternity during the announcement of the final nominees for the Limpopo Gospel Awards a fortnight ago.

“The music industry needs someone who has a good working relationship with fellow artists. You need support from your colleagues to realize your potential and succeed. I’m overwhelmed with joy by the support from fellow musicians who have committed to come and perform with me when I launch my new album.”

Music lovers will enjoy and celebrate the diversity of South African music via a wide range of singers and musicians during the Mapungubwe Arts Festival.

Well-known gospel musicians such as Violet Gingi, Muleba, Talamba, Tricia Selala, Tally, Adivhaho, Queen Sinyosi and several others are calling for the public to assist them in raising funds for an upcoming charity event.