Malaika (group)

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This article is about a South African musical group. For African American singer, see Malaika (singer).

Malaika is a South African Afro-pop music group, which has been described as post-kwaito, post-mbaqanga and neo-soul, consisting of musicians: and the late (both born in Klerksdorp), from the previous band, , and Matshediso Mholo (born in Lichtenburg), a former school teacher.

Malaika toured Australia from 6–9 March 2008 with Australian Idol 2007 finalist Tarisai Vushe as the supporting act.[1]

Accolades[]

  • Kora Awards Best Newcomer Group (2004) for Malaika and Best Southern Group (2005) for Vuthelani
  • SAMA Most Popular Artists of the Year, and Most Popular Song of the Year
  • 2005 Channel O Music Video Awards – Best Afro-Pop Group
  • Metro FM Music Awards – Best Afro-Pop Album, Best Group, Best Album
  • 2006 Channel O Music Video Awards – Best Duo or Group[2]

Discography[]

  • Malaika (2003)
  • Vuthelani (2005)
  • Sekunjalo (2007)
  • Mmatswale (2008)

References[]

  1. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 5 March 2008. Retrieved 29 January 2008.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  2. ^ BBC: Channel O Spirit of Africa Music Video Awards 2006

External links[]

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