Munzhedzi fulfils her dream by working with Venda music legends

For many emerging musicians, collaborating with a legend remains a distant ambition. For Soweto-born artist Precious Munzhedzi Nefale, that dream has become a reality.

Known professionally as Munzhedzi, the 37-year-old singer has steadily built her career behind the scenes, working with established artists such as Jininka, Humbulani Ramagwedzha and the Cornerstone band. That groundwork is now paying off as she steps into the spotlight with new recordings alongside some of Venda music’s most respected names.

Munzhedzi recently recorded three tracks with the Burning Shack crew, a collective that includes seasoned musicians Mulalo Mukwevho, Percy Mukwevho and Ali Mukwevho. The project features a mix of original material and a standout collaboration with reggae icon Doctor Colbert Mukwevho.

One of the tracks, Zwolunga, features Humbulani Ramagwedzha, while Athinalwo includes Percy Mukwevho. The highlight of the project is a cover of Avha Muvhegi, an all-time hit originally recorded by Doctor Colbert Mukwevho, who not only approved the cover but also featured on the song. The Cornerstone band also contributed to the recordings.

“I am so excited to have got the opportunity to work with the legend Dr Colbert Mukwevho. It has been my long-cherished dream to work with him and it has finally arrived,” she said.

Munzhedzi said the collaboration was particularly meaningful as she believes she is the first Muvenda female artist to work with the veteran musician, a milestone she described as a source of pride.

Her musical journey began at an early age. While a learner at Vuwani Secondary School, she joined the school choir in 2001, an experience that helped shape her vocal skills. In 2005, she recorded several songs at Nelton Dama’s studio in Johannesburg’s CBD, leading to the release of her debut album, Nne ndi Muvenda.

In 2012, Munzhedzi joined the Cornerstone band as a backing vocalist and went on to perform with artists such as Jah-Soldier and the Adziambei Band, including live performances at the Tshima Awards.

Date:30 January 2026

By: Elmon Tshikhudo

Elmon Tshikhudo started off as a photographer. He developed an interest in writing and started submitting articles to local as well as national publications. He became part of the Limpopo Mirror family in 2005 and was a permanent part of the news team until 2019. He currently writes on a freelance basis, covering human rights issues, court news and entertainment.

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