Dr. Irene Mawela

The official Twitter page for DR. IRENE MAWELA - the legendary South African vocalist, veteran Mbaqanga singer and Queen of Tshivenda music

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[Dr. Irene Mawela @VhoIrene]

I'm very sad to hear about @mabena_bob's passing. Was honoured to be interviewed by him on his @kayafm95dot9 breakfast show in 2016. He was an outstanding broadcaster & we will always remember his tireless work across 3 decades. Lala ngoxolo mfowethu!! #RIPBobMabena

[Mme a Masakona @FloMasebe]

🎵 Mme anga Mmawee, Khotsi anga Baba... Vho ṱutshelani vha saathu u vhona zwivhuya zwi no itwa nga ṅwana wavho shangoni. 🎶

[Dr. Irene Mawela @VhoIrene]

Aa! Hope you are all keeping safe & well. Here's a throwback: how many of you remember my 1982 song #ThabaTshweu? "Ke ratile ngwan’ e motle dichabeng, seponono sa dikoti marameng, ngwan’ o theka lesesanyana, ke mmonye thaba tshweu wee.. Thaba tshweu! Ke rome mang, ke ro-me-mang!"

[Dr. Irene Mawela @VhoIrene]

#RIPJosephShabalala. A musical legend in every sense of the word. I was privileged to know and work with him during our time recording at Mavuthela in the 1970s, and even then, his talent and generosity were immeasurable. We will miss him dearly. Lala ngoxolo, mfowethu.

[Makhadzi @MakhadziSA]

Hi guys

Thanks for the love and support on #FreeMakhadzi and tweets/Facebook posts etc

I am now legally represented and won’t be doing any media interviews

Hope 2020 is kind to you all

[Dr. Irene Mawela @VhoIrene]

Ḓuvha ḽa mabebo a Murena ḽavhuḓi!! Merry Christmas to all in SA and overseas! On this special day, let us give thanks to the Lord for His mercy upon our lives. Let’s all come together as one and enjoy the festivities. May you all have a blessed day - Vho-Irene

[Dr. Irene Mawela @VhoIrene]

Listen out for my new single "THE NGOMA" on
@Phalaphala, @CapricornFM, @EnergyfmSA and other Limpopo stations from this week. Full album dropping in 2020 #proudlyvenda #irenemawela #thengoma #matodzi #vhayafhivhothe #emmanuelmamphogoro

[Dr Phophi Ramathuba @PhophiRamathuba]

Our day ended up at Shayandima as we join Vhembe executive mayor @maduvha_madima, music legends Irene Mawela & Roxely Masevhe, many other artists and thousands mourners as we pay tribute to sound engineer Emmanuel Mamphogoro May his soul Rest In Peace

[Dr. Irene Mawela @VhoIrene]

I am devastated to hear of the death of my dear friend Emmanuel Mamphogoro​, one of the great gospel engineers of our times and a true perfectionist. Throughout 2019 I have been recording an upcoming album at his studio and adored his work on it. Vha edele nga mulalo nwananga...

[Dr. Irene Mawela @VhoIrene]

I am so humbled to be awarded 'Unsung Legend' at the 2019 #VitaBasadiAwards. It was wonderful to be a part of this beautiful celebration of womanhood... we truly are stronger together. My thanks to @GPLegislature for bestowing me with this exceptional award. Ndi a livhuwa!

[Dr. Irene Mawela @VhoIrene]

I'm saddened to learn the great Isaac 'Mnca' Mtshali has passed on. His steady beats reinforced the soul sounds of The Cannibals - later Stimela - for 40 years. Mnca was an excellent artist whose talent was outshone only by his own humility. Hamba kahle mfowethu! #RIPIsaacMtshali

[Dr. Irene Mawela @VhoIrene]

Wonderful to spend time with fellow artists and dear friends Mercy Pakela, Lucky Monama, Joseph Makwela and Lulu Masilela yesterday #africanlegends

[Dr. Irene Mawela @VhoIrene]

Yesterday, one of our greatest was laid to rest. Johnny Clegg's love for African culture shone through in everything he did, be it his empowering music or astonishing fluency in isiZulu. A true inspiration. Vha edele nga mulalo #JohnnyClegg

[Ambassador Nathi Mthethwa @NathiMthethwaSA]

A towering giant has fallen with the passing of legendary Singer-songwriter & Anthropologist Johnny Clegg. Our hearts are sore & as he famously sang in Asimbonanga "oh the sea is cold & the sky is grey" as we contend with the loss of a torchbearer of our struggle for freedom.

[Dr. Irene Mawela @VhoIrene]

I'm pleased to announce two new singles - "WOZA DURBAN JULY" and "VHAYAFHI VHOTHE"! Hear them on @Phalaphala & other @SABCPortal stations from this week. Woza Durban July is available from Bandcamp to stream or purchase: https://t.co/EdEXU4xyI9 #durbanjuly #irenemawela #afropop

[Dr. Irene Mawela @VhoIrene]

@CeaserDegreat @KMUW Aa! Vhunzhi hawo u a wanala kha @AppleMusic, hu tshi katela muswa, wa kale na mudzika u khou daho

[Dr. Irene Mawela @VhoIrene]

Thanks to Global Village @KMUW in the USA for pushing my new album "Ari Pembele: Let's Rejoice" - it's now #15 in the Top 40 New Releases playlist. What an honour! Ndo takala nga maanḓa! #irenemawela #tshivenda #vendamusic

[University of Pretoria @UPTuks]

“This doctorate is an endorsement of the work I’ve done since 17. And I’m still doing my best as I approach my eighties.” – UP presented an honorary PhD to the legendary Irene Mawela, 'First Lady of Venda Popular Song'. Congratulations Ms Mawela! More: https://t.co/gvNrMNw8la

[Dr. Irene Mawela @VhoIrene]

Thank you so much for all your kind words regarding my honorary doctorate from the University of Pretoria. I am so very humbled to be conferred a Doctor of Music at 79 years of age... it is an endorsement of the work I've done since the age of 17. Ndi tshilidzi tsha Mudzimu! Aa!