LUFUNO Lyric theatre perfomance Feb 2017

LUFUNO - Fulufhelo Rehearsal 270317 Sunnyside, Tshwane, South Africa

Jah Soldier

Jah Soldier is a third child of Mrs. Sophy Ndiyahashu and Mr. Elias Maiwashe. Born Tendani Selby Maiwashe in Dzanani Musanda in 1980 and relocated to Mbilwi in 1992. Jah Soldier was born as a musician since he started playing paint tins, oil tins and many sounding objects at a very early age. He also played his father’s Mbila as a child until he was taught how to play a keyboard by Emmanuel Mamphogoro in 1991 at Mr. Mureri’s church in Dzanani.

In 1998 Jah Soldier was recruited by Mr. MG Magoro to join the U band as a keyboard player, song writer and as a singer. In 1999 Jah Soldier was recruited by Khakhathi Tshisikule of Khakhathi and Friends where he played keyboards while doing backing vocals. In 2004 Tendani Maiwashe wrote and composed 8 complete songs and recruited Masia Dzivhani, John Mabila, Thivhusiwi Manyaga and Mashudu Maiwashe to start rehearsals for the first Jah Soldiers Album. Jah Soldier then met and had an agreement with Itani Sihadi of Rwistapac records to record his first album. “Thavha Ndi Nngana” was the first album to be released by Jah Soldiers in 2006. Although the album didn’t do well in the market, it paved way for Jah Soldier as an independent artist. The first ever live performance under the name Jah soldiers was on the Good Friday of April 2007 in Makwarela Community Hall where Jah Soldiers had organised a free show for his fans.

In 2010, Jah soldier released a second album titled “Innocent Siblings”. This album, which had 11 tracks, was well received by music lovers as songs like “Ndivha funa hani naa” (known to many as vhule-vhule) made waves throughout the Vhembe district. The third album was released in 2014 titled “Nndededze”. Nndededze was nominated for 2014 SATMA Awards in Best Reggae Album category. In 2015 Nndededze won the coveted TSHIMA award for best Reggae album. Jah Soldier has already finished working on his latest offering that he worked on with Mulalo Mukwevho of the Burning Shak Studios. The album is due for release soon.

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Known to his multitude of fans as Black Jahman, Witness Fakazi Ntshangase was born on 16 May 1977 in Dhlomo-Dhlomo, KwaNongoma in KZN. BlackJahman is known for his energetic stage performances and has earned himself a name in the local Reggae circles. His latest album titled ‘Peace teacher’ was recently nominated for the 2017 SATMA (South African Traditional Music Achievement Awards).

Black Jahman currently works in Venda, and the Reggae loving nation has embraced his music. His songs tackle issues such as corruption, evil and the oppression of the black nation by those in power. He has released a number of albums since he started recording in 2008. Black Jahman’s career took a turn when in 2007 he bought himself a keyboard and in 2008 he recorded his first album titled ‘Free Man’. Since then he has released more than 10 albums. His latest offering titled ‘Peace Teacher’ was released in December 2016 and has been a hit with his fans as he continues to bring Reggae music to the people.

At all stages and platforms that he performs, the Black Jahman's crew is always a marvel to watch. Currently the fans are rating him  as the greatest reggae performer of all time yet he remains humble and looking forward to accomplish more. Black Jahman currently stays in Limpopo along the Drakensberg and Mapungubwe heritage site. He naturally shampoos his dreadlocks at the bank of Limpopo river without provoking peaceful crocodiles. Black Jahman mentions Rodney Winston ,Joseph Hill, Mzwakhe Mbuli, Lucky Dube, Bunny Wailer, Peter Tosh,  Bob Marley and Jimmy Cliff as his musical inspiration.

TSHIVENDA MUSIC AWARDS NOMINEES 2017

BEST TSHIVENDA NEWCOMER ARTIST OR GROUP OF THE YEAR
1. Ras Canly Mbilu Yanga My Heart
2. Kairo Shine
3. Secret of Worship Awesome Father # John 1:12-14
4. Voice Tsila Tsila Ri U Vhidza Yehova
5. YB X Monster X Chibitzy You My Everything

TSHIMA YOUNG AND LIMITLESS ARTIST OF THE YEAR
1. Confey Hello Music
2. Dovey O Tuwa
3. Dr Lex Muthu Hafusheyi
4. Mazwale Vhuhadzi Ndi Nama Ya Thole
5. Tyga Boy Mukoni Ndi Nne

BEST TSHIVENDA HIT SINGLE / ALBUM OF THE YEAR
1. Tshi Thavha Mesis Feat. DJ Davic Dupa A.K.A. Masuvhelele
2. Asiho Haho Gang 43
3. Ntusele Sir McKleker
4. Malende Thendelo Feat. Black Culture
5. You My Everything YB X Monster X Chibitzy

BEST TSHIVENDA GOSPEL ALBUM / ARTIST OF THE YEAR
1. Cyril Mukona Zwothe
2. Newie Chapter II Ngangoho Vha Murena ft. S.A.M.I. Choir
3. Palesa Ravele Ndi Yehova Orilwelaho Live @ Vhufuli AFM
4. Secret of Worship Awesome Father # John 1:12-14
5. Thabelo Netshiunda His Glory Recorded Live at B.A.C Mulodi
6. Tsiko Goodness and Mercy
7. Voice Tsila Tsila Ri U Vhidza Yehova

BEST TSHIVENDA AFRICAN/TRADITIONAL GOSPEL ARTIST/GROUP OF THE YEAR
1. Edwell Ndou Dzula Na Nne
2. Mbavhalelo Mmm Ndi Yawa Ntike
3. Morning Star Church Choir The Gospel Hurricane
4. Nzhelele Gospel Group Mulamuleli
5. Ranwedzi Na Vharwa Vha Tsioni Xiyimo Lexi Project 02

BEST TSHIVENDA REGGAE ARTIST/ALBUM OF THE YEAR
1. Canly Mbilu Yanga My Heart
2. Jacky Nethomboni Zwi Na Vhane Vhazwo
3. Khathu Nemapate A Ni Mmboni
4. Shufflers Ragimana
5. The Zion Soldier Bvelani Phanda Ma-Afrika

BEST TSHIVENDA AFRO-SOUL/CONTEMPORARY ALBUM OF THE YEAR
1. Blessa Ukondelela
2. Culture Clan Better Days
3. Kairo Shine
4. Muofhe Lotsha
5. Worth Vee Athinga Neti

BEST TSHIVENDA HIP HOP ARTIST/ALBUM OF THE YEAR
1. Batondy Mujiee Venrap Pollution
2. Faceboy SA Face Tape 2.0
3. Kashflow Athi Aweli
4. Ramzeey Records Muraga
5. Prifix Rise & Shine
6. Romeo Ground Zero
7. Vhaphandi Bhamba Makhadzi Prifix

BEST TSHIVENDA TSHINGONDO ALBUM / ARTIST OF THE YEAR
1. Auto Mathoho Vho-Makhadzi Vol. 04
2. Thifhelimbilu & Gazlam Rhumba Boys Shango Lina Ndala
3. Tshifhiwa Rabambukwa & Hot Boys Tshivenda Tsha Hashu Vol. 6
4. Whitey Dama Roneta Vol. 12

BEST TSHIVENDA TRADITIONAL ARTIST/ALBUM OF THE YEAR
1. Adziambei Band Shango Lo Ima Nga Thoho Vol. 14
2. Alpheus Ramavhea Vhukhovhulaisa
3. Esther Badzhi Bulasi Vol. 2
4. Tshimangadzo E. Nemutamba Sinyegwe Mitumbani
5. Vhalaudzi (Black Jan) Vhutsila

BEST TSHIVENDA DANCE ARTIST/ALBUM OF THE YEAR
1. Dupa A.K.A. Masuvhelele One Man Standing
2. Gang 43 Asiho Haho
3. Om Owen Ndi Vhatu Vhashu
4. Sir McKleker Ntusele
5. Thendelo Feat. Black Culture Malende

BEST TSHIVENDA FEMALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR
1. Kairo Shine
2. Muofhe Lotsha
3. Thabelo Netshiunda His Glory Recorded Live at B.A.C Mulodi
4. Voice Tsila Tsila Ri U Vhidza Yehova
5. Zwido As I Am

BEST TSHIVENDA MALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR
1. Fizzy African Vibrations
2. Lwei Netshivhale Lwenzhe Lwa Shango
3. Mutendas Tshelede A i Furiwi
4. Prifix Rise & Shine
5. Worth Vee Athinga Neti

TSHIVENDA SONG OF THE YEAR
1. One Inna Million Bomo
2. Vhutshilo Ri Tou Fhana Canly
3. Muthannga Kairo
4. Vuwani Lwei Netshivhale
5. Ntusele Sir McKleker
6. Malende Thendelo Feat. Black Culture
7. Muphandi Vhaphandi

Mushumo wa u divhadza vhanangiwa kha khethekanyo dzo fhambananaho dza pfufho dza SATMA wo farelwa fhala Durban vhusiku ha Swondaha ya dzi 12 dza Khubvumedzi 2017. Rikhou pembela na vhothe vho nangiwaho kha mutevhe uyu wa nanwaha. Sa nga minwaha, hu vhonala nyandadzamafhungo na radio dza Limpopo dzi sa vhonalesi kha pfufho idzi dzine nga mukhwa dzi teya u vha dza Afrika Tshipembe lothe. Vhanangiwa ndi vha tevhelaho:

Best Tshivenda Album 
Rinavho Express - Vhana Vhamusadzi
Vhalaudzi - Vhutsila
Mazwale Vol 3 - Vhuhadzi ndi nama ya Thole

Setswana Album
Pinagare Ya Maanoane Cultural Group - Se Ileng Se A Bo Se Ile
Dikwena Tsa Matlosana Cultural Group - Ke Batla Go Bona Selo
Nomtiti 5 - Nkemele
MmaAusi Monna - Oa Sokelwa...
Dinonyane Cultural Group - Pitse
Culture Spears - Kokomochane
Tswelelang - Motho Wame

Best IsiXhosa Album
Amabhac’amahle - Amasatma
Iwabo Nabantwana Bakhe - eCalvary
Ntombethongo - Amagamakho
100% Ngcobela - U-Level

Best Xitsonga Album 
Redboy Mchangana Vol8 - Blesser
Team Nyenya - Yeso Va Rivaleli
Sir Jambatani 9 - Milorho

Best isiNdebele Album
Amadlanga Nezelamani - Amalungelo Wabobaba
Mhlokonywa KaBungela - Igwabo Lakwa Pondo
Undzundza Neenkhali Zebhosa - Ingwenya Yemabuyeni

Best Poet
MaGcwabe imbongi - Izithembiso ezaphuka
Ndumiso Maphumulo - AmaBlesser
Vendaboy Peot - Phathutshedzo
Bongani Mavuso -The story of my life...

Best Praise Singer
Lizo Ndobe - Ndithand’ukubonga
David Leshomo - Molodi Wa Setso Vol2
Why Mahwayi - Mahosi a Venda
Jessica Mbangeni - Jessica mbangeni Sings iGoli @ Lyric Theatre

Best Reggae Album
Mucco - The Legacy
Maqhawe Ngcobo - Our Prophets
Black Jahman - Peace Teacher

Best Cultural Print Media Journalist Listener
Charles Khuzwayo - Isolweze Newpapaer
Lulamile Feni - Daily Dispatch
Masego Tiro - NewAgeTNA (Bokone Bophirima)

Best Tradition Community Radio DJ” 
Andile Mc Pholoba Ngobo Izwi Lomzansi FM
Thandukwazi P. Mnyango Rise Community Radio
Bonginkosi Walter Mbuyisa Vibe FM
Isaac Madikwe Mojapelo born Masemola Community Radio Station (Mascom FM)...
Mokete David Makhathini Dihlabeng FM (Free State)
Mangethe Jozi FM
Ndimande,Shandu & Kholiwe Nqubeko Community Radio
Mpendulo Magcakini Gamkaland Community Radio
Xolani “MAHLAMBA” MAGAQA Mogale FM
Michael Shabangu Alex FM
Mmadiepetsane Mmanini Grace Leburu Bokone Bophirima FM
Othusitse Moses Lobelo Modiri FM
Manqele Sizwe Imbokodo FM
Welcome Ntombela Nongoma FM
Siyaxola Sobantu Zibonele FM 98.2
Captain Icora FM
Zimdolomba Mtakadabawo Sajonisi Youth Radio
Nqobizitha Mncwango “Ncwephelezi” Siyathuthuka community radio

Best Song of the year nominees

Team Nyenya - Xitina Xa Misava

Nomtiti 5- Nkemele

Tou Letebele - Mainama

MmaAusi Monna - Oa Sokelwa

Thee Legacy - Wena wedwa

Sikheli Junior - Muthu ndi muya

Izindlovukazi ZikaMageba - Akusiwo umuthi umuntu

Makhadzi ft King Monada - Vuwani Ni mpfarepfare

Mhlokonywa kaBungela - Kwanyamazana

Mohase - A nyonyang a hlatse

Vusi Nova - Ndikuthandile

Best Vernacular Hip Hop Song

Mr Motswana - Tsotlhe

M.O.P ft Aretha - Ndzi Tele Hi Rirhandzi

Sk Da Village Boss - Thogomelani

Papzito - Bashemane

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