Music

After assisting several groups as backing vocalist, Joseph Bvuma of Nwaxinyamane and his group recently recorded their debut album, Nyumisa na Majika Volume 1.

He decided to start a solo career, and while desperately searching for people to assist him to have his music recorded, Bvuma met well-known musician Obed Ngobeni and three little sisters. They then decided to form the group Nyumisa na Majika Sisters.

The album comprises eight songs, including Murhi asinwini, Pitori, Mapuluhweni and ngarili. Bvuma said he started as a dancer and backing vocalist for several artists and groups around Vhembe. "My music doors were opened when I collaborated with Obed Ngobeni and the group." Because they have many things in common, it became very easy for them to rehearse and finally release their debut album.

Bvuma says the group members come from different villages around the Hlanganani area. “Before recording our album, we performed at funerals, weddings and at community events to make sure that people were getting used to our music. The bookings were overflowing and it proved that people love our music. Our music is purely vocal, but we also add musical instruments in a few songs.”

 “I am a full-time musician, but I know that I will have something to depend on whenever I decide to take a break from my music. I therefore encourage young people who want to venture into the music industry to seek an education first. They will also have something to fall back on if their music careers are not doing well.”