The seventh edition of the annual Phalaphala FM Royal Gospel And Heritage Festival takes place on September 7-8.

Last year saw 25 000 people gather and absorb the excitement and tap their party itchy feet that filled up the Royal Gradens at Nandoni Dam. According to the organizers, the bar keeps being raised and this year it will not be any different.

All roads lead to Limpopo and what better way to discover our beautiful country than making a pit stop at one of our richest places in minerals and drenched in tradition.

The second edition of the Royal Gospel Festival will set the tone on September 7 at Charis Missionery Church, Makwarela in Thohoyandou. After last year’s success of the first show, this is one for the books.

The event will be headlined by the multi-award winning, first ever, gospel star to Fill Up The Dome, Dr Tumi. Other acts include Worship House, Benjamin Dube, Zaza, Rofhiwa Manyanga, Taki Ndou, Justice Nema, Palesa Ravele, Bishop Roxley Masevhe, Secret of Worship, Takie Sikwivhulu, Rapson Rambuwani, Jay Mbiza, Thili Maumela, Puluso Thenga, Zamo Dlamini, Thabelo Thavhanyedza, Tiyani Maluleke, Naphy M and a surprise act.

Tickets are now available at Computicket for the price of R200.

The Royal Heritage Festival will go down on Saturday, September 8 at Royal Gardens, Nandoni Dam in Thohoyandou.

Setting the stage alight will be AKA, Colbert Mukwevho, Shekinah, Jonas Gwangwa, Zonke, Thomas Chauke, Afrotainment ‘s DJ Tira, TipCee, Dladla Mshunqisi, SunEl, Busiswa, Mlindo The

Vocalist, King Monada, Leornard Zhakatha, Team Mosha, Benny Mayengani, Zozo, Makhadzi, Sir Mckleker, Zamo Dlamini, Russian Army, Una Rams,Dupa, Kanakana Cook, Mazwale and Sungel.

On the decks will be DJs Shimza, Lerato Kganyago, Speedsta, Ganyani, Zinhle, VJ Nutty and for Venrap Power Hour will be Bhamba, Ramseey, Rachakill, Prifix, Bomo, Batondy, Jack Bunny and a Surprise Act.

Tickets are now available at Computicket. Prices are R200 for general public and R1450 for VIPs.

(Contact: Luande on 076 299 1387). Gates Open from 9am until late.

a“We are excited to host another mega festival. The Royal Gospel and Heritage Festival sees our beautiful province pull together and showcase that we are capable. We are ready to welcome the rest of South Africa to Thohoyandou. This year will be bigger and better,” said Royal Gospel and Heritage Festival organizer Shandukani Nesengani.