As the festive holidays approach, musicians also prepare themselves to entertain their fans. Michael Ratshikhwatho, or Shudu Bangz as he is famously known, has a pleasant surprise waiting for his devoted fans when he releases his next Bolo House project early in December.
The 12-track album is titled Khambana Yanga (love of my heart). This is his second album; he released his first six-track album, Jukulyn (named after the township in Soshanguve in Tshwane), in 2017.
Bangz (39) was born in Nzhelele but currently lives in Soshanguve. He started composing Bolobedu House music (or Bolo House music as it is commonly known) in 2013. "Bolo House music is the most popular music genre listened to by South Africans. This market is very competitive, and that is why I fell in love with it," he said.
He has worked with several other artists, including DJ Poison, DJ Lenzo and Mr Six 21, on various music projects. "Most of my music peers switched from Bolo to Amapiano music, but I decided to stick with this genre, and it has earned me the love of many Bolo fans."
He says he is not sure yet when he will be home again, but when he returns, he will not forget to bring some good entertainment back with him for his fellow Vhembe brothers and sisters.
Shudu Bangz can be followed on most social media platforms.