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Ras Tondi and Muvapo won the Africa Zonga Award in the best group album category during an event at the Malamulele Stadium a fortnight ago.
Rotondwa Ras Tondi Ranwaha and Rihone Muvapo Nevhutala are hilarious hip-hop stand-up comedians and entertainers. After the event, Nevhutalu said that he wanted to thank the thousands of his fans who had voted for him to win the award. “My heartfelt gratitude goes to all my fans who sacrificed their time, money and energy to vote for me. This means that they really care about my music, and I promise to give them good music as always.”
Known for their mesmerizing and captivating storytelling abilities, they are rapidly building a big fan base wherever they perform. They deliver energetic and unique programmes with clean jokes, suitable for the whole family. They perform in most South African languages.
“We were up against stiff competition. For us as local youths from a relatively rural area, it is an honour to be nominated amongst some of the biggest names in music in South Africa. We are truly humbled by this and are looking forward to winning more awards,” said Nevhutalu.
“There is still a long way to go in the music industry for us to be fully recognised. We also want to thank the organisers for their groundbreaking work.”
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Rotondwa Ras Tondi Ranwaha and Rihone Muvapo Nevhutalu.
By: Kaizer Nengovhela
Kaizer Nengovhela started writing stories for Limpopo Mirror in 2000. Prior to that he had a five year stint at Phala-Phala FM as sports presenter. In 2005 Kaizer received an award from the province's premier as Best Sports Presenter. The same year he was also nominated as Best Sports Reporter by the Makhado Municipality. Kaizer was awarded the Mathatha Tsedu award in 2014.
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The revival of Tshivenda traditional music is not just the pipe dream of some idealists. Judging by the turnout during a meeting held in Thohoyandou this past weekend, this form of music is about to undergo a major revival.
Tshivenda traditional-music lovers are in for a treat with a collaboration between Tshivenda traditional music legend and veteran Solomon Mathase and popular poet and guitarist Dzomo la Venda. The two were spotted on Saturday, 20 April, at a function in Thohoyandou where they showcased their talents during a live performance.
During a Sunday sermon, Bishop Johannes Muofhe of the World Mission Church’s Fondwe branch prophesied that a musician, someone other than a member of the worship team, would emerge from the church.
With a successful roots-reggae album titled “Shandukani” to his name, Fhatuwani Richard Mashele is quickly becoming a household name in South African music. Better known as Jah Saint in music circles, Mashele believes that success does not come overnight and that one must work hard to earn it.
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