If anyone is deeply connected to music, it is Dr Ndavheleseni Albert Mbada. Hailing from Mashau, he is a highly accomplished academic and currently serves as the Director of Extracurricular Development at Tshwane University of Technology. But he is also a popular Afropop artist, known on stage as Dr Ndavhe, who continues to produce hit after hit.
His latest offering, Vho-Donngi Sapotani, was released on 9 July 2025 and marks his third studio album. It follows Munna Wa Ndenwa (January 2025) and Pembelani (September 2024), continuing a prolific musical streak.
The new album features nine tracks, including standout songs such as Kondelelani Thabeloni and Lisidzana. True to his style, Dr Ndavhe weaves vibrant Afropop rhythms with powerful, socially conscious storytelling.
"This time around, people will dance and dance - while also learning from the deep messages. I communicate through music. I used to reach the public through radio dramas and books, but now it's through music," he said.
Dr Ndavhe is no stranger to the entertainment world. He gained earlier fame for the radio drama Vho-Mudobi – Hu Nukha Malofha, which aired on Phalaphala FM. Through his music, he continues to educate, uplift and inspire.
With Vho-Donngi Sapotani he tells the story of a man, Vho-Donngi, who neglects his children while spending recklessly on alcohol. The children grow up in poverty, without basic necessities such as clothes and shoes. "The album calls on such individuals to step up and support their families. It carries meaningful messages for both young and old," he explained.
Since the release, fans have affectionately taken to calling him "Vho-Donngi" - a nickname he embraces. "I don't hate it, I love it. It shows that people are connecting with the music," he said with pride.
Asked what fuelled his creativity, he reflected: "I dream music, I breathe music, I walk music, and I sing music. I am alive today, so I do what I need to do today - there's no guarantee for tomorrow. That's why I release music when I feel it coming. I don't wait."