Hundreds of music lovers braved the cold and attended the Mpho Regalo Tribute Concert that was held at the Christ Worship House in Shayandima on Saturday night.
The representative of the Dzuvha Foundation, who hosted the event, Dakalo Gangashe, said that the event had gone well and that the people had started sending in positive remarks about the event.
The day was also attended by the mayor of Thulamela Municipality, Cllr Grace Mahosi. Apostle Dr MA Masakona fed the audience with words of inspiration. "The event made a mark as the first hosted by Dzuvha Foundation, which was given the responsibility by the family of the late award-winning artist," Gangashe said.
Mpho Regalo tragically passed away on 14 May last year after he was involved in a fatal car accident. His album, I am a winner, had earned him a lot of respect and accolades. He received awards from FAME and INGOMA in the Best Song Writer category, and at the Tshivenda Music Awards for Best Male Gospel Artist and Song Writer.
Another gospel singer, Thabelo Netshiunda, praised all the people who were involved in the hosting of the event. "We are gospel artists and we will contintue to cherish the legacy of Mpho Regalo," said Thabelo. "Mpho left us with a beautiful child and we will give support to the child, so that he may get a proper education, just like his father."
Some artists who performed were Lufuno Mathadi, Palesa Ravele, Thabelo Netshiunda, Lufuno Dagada, Vhaneiwa Heavenly Voices, Lufuno Buda, Thili Maumela, Saul Nephawe, Shakes Mbedzi, John Mbidza, Mpho Mutula, Ailwei Mudzuli, Mpho Mbau, Rofhiwa Manyaga and Takie Ndou.
Gangashe stated that the legacy of Mpho Regalo lived on and that his life "continues to speak on, even beyond death."