Malaika (band)
Malaika is a South African Afro-Pop band whose style can best be described as Post- Kwaito , Post- Mbaqanga and Neo Soul . The band consists of the three musicians Bongani Nchanga , Jadu Ndaba - both born in Klerksdorp and from the previous band Stouters - and the former teacher Matshediso Mholo , born in Lichtenburg . The band name possibly goes back to the East African song Malaika . From 2008 Malaika appeared as a duo, a record deal was not fulfilled.
Awards
- 2004: Kora Award in the categories Best Artist in Southern Africa and Discovery of the Year
- 2005: Kora Award in the category Best Artists Southern Africa
- 2006: Channel O Music Video Awards in the Best Duo or Group category
Discography
- Malaika - seven times platinum (over 350,000 albums sold)
- Vuthelani
- 2007: Sekunjalo
Web links
- Malaika at Zambezi Promotions ( Memento from February 10, 2012 in the Internet Archive )
- Malaika at Museke
Individual evidence
- ^ Positive developments in Malaika split. drum.co.za, accessed November 16, 2016
- ↑ BBC: Channel O Spirit of Africa Music Video Awards 2006 ( Memento from December 1, 2009 in the Internet Archive )