Mpho Regalo - I am a winner

Mpho Regalo's much anticipated live album is finally out and sounding awesome. I got my copy this week and I must say, I am blessed. The 19 track album is a must have for all music lovers across all music genres. Thanks Mpho and your team for the hard work that you went through to bring out this beautiful music.

JAH SOLDIERS RELEASES THIRD ALBUM, NNDEDEDZE

In recent years I have had the priviledge of meeting people who vary in all ways. I take very opportunity to learn from every situation and the people I meet. I feel blessed to have known brethrens, some from home and surrounding places. One of those brothers is Tendani Maiwashe, known as ‘Jah Soldiers’. I tell you, he is one of a kind, a rare breed in these times. He has just released his third album, “Nndededze”. The album is another proof that roots reggae is alive and well. The title track, Nndededze, is a prayer to the almighty to guide us as we cannot make it on our own. Featuring ‘Ras Judah’ of the ‘Next Generation’ (a roots reggae group based in Pretoria), the song will go down as one of my favourites by this Rasta from Mbilwi, Makanga. The album offers songs such as ‘Ndila ndi nthihi’, ‘Thavha ndi nngana’, the famous ‘See me gone’ as well as many others that will keep brethrens and sistrens chanting, meditating and all the good things that this music bringsOn the album, ‘Jah Soldiers’ has featured a legion of rastas on vocals, from Hulisani Ndou (aka 360), Wire, Ras Judah, Vhadau and Gift Maringa of ‘Him only’ fame.

 

‘Jah Soldiers’ is an interestingly humble dude, who has much to offer to this music industry. Watch this space! His previous albums did not yield much success, although may-a-songs are frequently on airplay on some local radio stations. This album will finally bring the breakthrough that will afford him the platform to showcase his God-given gift. The messages that he portrays in his songs touch the body, the mind and the soul.

 

To get a copy, contact ‘Jah Soldiers’ on 072 5323 983

Colbert Mukwevho @ HaMavhele Sat 29 March 2014

The legend, Colbert Mukwevho & Family will be performing at Ha-Mavhele on Saturday, 29 March 2014. The perfomance at Ha-Mavhele will be historic as it will be the first time that the legend will be playing live at the venue.

People are urged to arrive early. Tickets will be sold at the door.

Gift Maringa: Avha nne

Gift Maringa has released his debut album titled ‘Avha nne’. The album, which was released early last week, is already making big waves and promises to be one of the biggest revelations of the year. Gift is an incredible performer and judging by his recent performance during the 'Tribute to Bob Marley' concert in Bassline, there’s no doubt that the future is looking bright for this dreadlocked singer.

 

 The album has been receiving massive radio airplay since its release. The album comprises of hit ‘songs such as ‘Him only’, tile track ‘Avha nne’ and the much loved ‘Arali ni si ho tsini’.

 To get your copy of the album contact: 078 294 6352

TRIBUTE TO BOB MARLEY

The 5th Annual DJ Nipro birthday bash party @ Marafco, Pretoria

The 5th Annual DJ Nipro birthday bash party will be going down this Friday (31/01/2014) at Marafco Lounge in Pretoria. The party promises to be a huge celebration with artists like Bellafonte, Sir McKleker of the Tapanyedza fame as well as Tshepo Manyisa wowing partygoers with fresh sounds from Mzansi.

"Elelwani" at cinemas this weekend

"Elelwani", the much celebrated Venda movie, will be showing in cinemas as from Friday 31/01/2014. The movie, starring Florence Masevhe, premiered at the Durban International Film Festival in 2012 to much critical acclaim. 

 

The film was adapted from a novel of the same title written by T.N. Maumela, a legendary Venda writer. The story revolves around Elelwani, a girl being forced into an arranged marriage according to the tradition of the Venda people.

 

 

2013 TSHIMA Awards winners

The winners are:

1. Best Tshivenda Praise Song Artist or Group of the Year

DZOMO LA VENDA
 
2. Best Tshivenda Female Artist of the Year
VANEMPHA

 3. Best Tshivenda Male Artist of the Year

TAKALANI MUDAU

 4. Best Newcomer of the Year

BHAMBA
 

5. Best Tshivenda Reggae Artist or Group of the Year

BURNING DOCTOR
 
6. Best Tshivenda Contemporary/Afrosoul Artist or Group of the Year
CORNERSTONE

 7. Best Tshivenda Dance Song of the Year

“Muthu Wanga” - 2MINUTES vs DUPA

8. Best Tshivenda Traditional Artist or Group of the Year

MARCUS MUNDALAMO

 9. Bet Tshivenda Gospel Artist or Group of the Year

LUFUNO DAGADA

 10. Best Tshivenda Hip-Hop Artist or Group of the Year

C – JAY

 11. Best Tshivenda Artist or Group of the Year

SIR MCKLEKER v/s TSHIBULEBULE
 

12. Best Tshingondo Artist or Group of the Year

THIFHELIMBILU & GAZ’LAM RUMBA BOYZ

 13. Best Tshivenda Song of the Year

“Rithelela” - SIR MCKLEKER v/s TSHIBULEBULE

TSHIMA AWARDS POSTPONED

Word is that the Tshivenda Music Awards (TSHIMA) have been postponed to the 20th of December 2013. This came as the Republic of South Africa is still in grief at the passing of former President Nelson Mandela on Thursday the 5th of December 2013. Fans and listeners had mixed views on the postponement of this event which is in its 2nd year running.

 

The 5^th edition of the Shumela Venda Bash will be held this coming Saturday (30/11/13) at 134 Braam, Pretorius, Wonderboom, Pretoria. The event, which has been growing since its inception, has become a household event when it comes to entertaining and uniting Vendas as well as the sundry at large that are based in Gauteng and neighbouring regions. Tickets are available at Computicket/ Shoprite/Checkers from as little as R60.

Ha-Mavhele will host a pre-party with the likes of Mizo, kila-gee, ramzeey and many more.

Lufuno, Taki & Worship House bring them home

It was a night of glamour as the 6^th Annual Crown Gospel Music Awards were awarded last night (18 November 2013). The ceremony was held at the Durban ICC.

 Muvenment would like to congratulate Lufuno Dagada, Taki Ndou and Worship House for bringing the trophies home. Lufuno Dagada took home the Best Traditional Gospel Album for his album titled “My Practical God”. Taki Ndou’s Psalmist won the award for Best collaboration while Worship House took home the award for Best Praise song for ‘Batho retang Morena’.