Khaya Mthethwa Release 1st-Ever Venda Song ‘Rhividza Vhone’

Khaya Mthethwa Release 1st-Ever Venda Song ‘Rhividza Vhone’

  • Gospel singer Khaya Mthethwa announced the release of his first-ever Venda song, Rhividza Vhone
  • The track features Takie Ndou from The Encounter project and comes with a full music video on YouTube
  • Rhividza Vhone forms part of the Art & Worship II The Encounter project alongside two other songs
Khaya Mthethwa celebrated the release of his first Venda song
Khaya Mthethwa released his first Venda song. Images: khayamthethwa
Source: Instagram

Gospel singer Khaya Mthethwa has hit a personal milestone, stepping into new musical territory with the release of his first Venda-language song, Rhividza Vhone. The track, which features Takie Ndou from The Encounter, was officially announced on 21 October 2026, marking a meaningful expansion of Khaya's worship music catalogue.

Known for his powerful gospel sound and his dedication to faith-driven music, Khaya, who celebrated his nuptials in 2025, shared the news with his followers alongside an enthusiastic message about the experience of praising God in one of South Africa's indigenous languages.

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"My very first Venda song, and what a joy it is to praise the Lord in another beautiful language," he wrote.

Rhividza Vhone and the Art & Worship II Project

The song is part of the broader Art & Worship II The Encounter project, which includes two additional tracks: Covenant Keeping God featuring Oncemore Six, and Simbathise. Together, the releases reflect Khaya's continued commitment to creating music that speaks across cultural and linguistic divides within South Africa.

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Khaya Mthethwa celebrated the release of his new music
Khaya Mthethwa released a three-track project, 'Art & Worship II The Encounter.' Image: khayamthethwa
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By venturing into Venda, Khaya pays tribute to the richness of the country's linguistic heritage, using worship music as a bridge between communities.

Alongside the song's release, Khaya also dropped the official music video, urging fans to stream the full visual on YouTube and spread the message further.

"Make sure you watch the full visual on YouTube, share it with someone, and let's make a joyful noise together!" he added.

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Moroba Maepa (Entertainment editor) Moroba Maepa (née Moroeng) is the Deputy Head of the Entertainment desk at Briefly News, with nearly a decade of experience in South African media. A specialist in music and entertainment journalism, she began her career at Slikour OnLife before serving as Editor for HipHop Africa. A University of Johannesburg alumna and Google News Initiative certified professional, Moroba joined Briefly News in 2023, where she focuses on editorial excellence and leadership, merging her passion for entertainment with her love for storytelling. Email: moroba.moroeng@briefly.co.za