A name that needs no introduction in music circles is that of Tsepo Tshola. The 40-year music industry veteran will perform at the Bassline Live concert series this weekend.

Themed a celebration of life and music, The Village Pope will enthral his multigenerational audiences with a performance that will be served by Tshola, his two sons, Kamo and Katlego, and a 13-piece band at the Lyric Theatre on April 7.

Speaking to IOL from his rehearsals in his home Lesotho, Tshola said he’d decided on the theme to acknowledge all the good in his life up to this point in his career.

“I’m with my children, who life has given me joy in having them, and I’m living with music. I grew up in a family of singers,. My mother and father got married on stage. I’m a product of that, and now I have these two boys who have amazing talents. So I would like to celebrate music and life with my sons,” Tshola said.

While he was happy to perform with his children, Tshola said that while he’d known his sons were talented, as a parent he had different dreams for them.

“I’d known for quite some time that they were talented, but as a parent, you want them to concentrate more on school than music, before they get to make their own choices about what career path they want to follow.

“I’ve realised now that they are big boys, who are amazing in song, so I thought I might as well take them and see what happens. But the rehearsals are going amazingly well,” he said.

When Idols SA contestant Vhudi Mamphwe wrote his song My Yoki Yoki to serenade his crush last year he never dreamed that it will become a viral hit.

The 20-year-old aspirant musician from Limpopo melted the hearts of South Africans when he auditioned for regular judges Somizi Mhlongo, Unathi Nkayi, and Randall Abrahams last night with his original song.

Guest judge and The Soil singer Buhlebendalo Mda praised the resident of Mulenzhe village in Thohoyandou for his songwriting skills.

Mamphwe explained to that My Yoki Yoki is derived from “my yonk’into” (my everything).

“I was trying to impress someone when I wrote the song,” he burst out laughing. “ I didn’t get the girl, but she was very excited about the song. Yes, My Yoki Yoki is shortened from ‘My Yonkinto’. It just came up as I was writing the song.”

The mechanical engineering student traces his earliest memory of singing to grade 6.

“I auditioned because I wanted to expose my talent. I was very nervous before auditioning but as soon as I heard Unathi’s laugh I was fine,” “I felt comfortable and gained confidence. It was my first time auditioning for something like that.

“I chose to audition with the song to prove through the platform that I’m indeed a good songwriter because people have been telling me that it’s a nice song. I’m so excited about the competition and I want to go far.”

After singing along to the song, Mhlongo commented: “I enjoyed it. It was pleasant and sweet (although) I don’t understand a single word but it enters me.”

Mda added: “I want to commend your songwriting, it’s beautiful.”

Mamphwe said he was overwhelmed by the love he received after his performance last night.

–Sowetan

Controversial ex-lovers Kelly Khumalo and Jub Jub, are always the talk of the social media streets when they fire shot at each other.

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Once upon a time the two were completely inseparable and it was all rosey, but things went south after Jub Jub was incarcerated resulting in their relationship being tumultuous. The two still haven’t bury the hatchet and one wonders if they will ever.

Kelly has been accused on several occasions of refusing to let Jub Jub see his son, but the songstress has refuted the allegations. We take a look at the many times they two have been taking jabs at each .

1 Jub Jub recently low-key shaded Kelly Khumalo, after her hit reality show Life With Kelly premiered.

This follows after Kelly replied to a tweep who asked why is she denying Jub Jub to see his kid. Responding Kelly said he has never tried to see his son.

Not putting the matter to rest the Uyajola9/9 host fired back in a subtle post and said ““It must be hard putting make up on your two faces every day.”

Internationally renowned DJ Black Coffee, is a proud dad and he often does not miss the opportunity to celebrate his kids, whenever they turn a year older. Black Coffee took to Instagram, to pen a sweet birthday message to his eldest son Esona who turns 21 today.The DJ shared a cute video of Esona’s images from when he was young and to date, highlighting all the fond memories they have shared and how proud he is of his growth.He thanked him for being a great older brother to his siblings and for being grounded and respectful to everyone including his mother.Black Coffee further thanked him for allowing him to explore the fatherhood journey with him as he grew up without a father figure in his life. He concluded by saying he loves him and he is proud of him.

South African media personality, Zodwa Wabantu, has completely changed up her look, following a week of scandals involving her ex-boyfriend, Vusi. The businesswoman was seen supporting 7 Stars Hair Salon for her latest hairstyle, which saw he sporting new boxer braids.The change-up came as quite a surprise, as Zodwa has become known for her iconic pixie cut made up of her natural hair. She claimed that the new look was done in preparation of her week of television appearances, stating, “Planned Week from tomorrow TV all the Way, New hairstyle.Fans and friends alike have shared their admiration for her drastic change, with many claiming that it suits her perfectly. Dineo Ranaka commented with, “Ziyak’fanela lezi iinwele wuuu”, and Farah C Fortune attested with, “I love this style on you.