Malaika (Group)
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Malaika is a South African Afro-pop music group, which has been described as post-kwaito
, post-mbaqanga
and neo-soul, consisting of three young musicians: Bongani Nchanga and the late Jadu Ndaba (both born in Klerksdorp) from the previous band the Stouters 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 support. http://www.zambezipromo.com.au/artists/malaika.html
Kwaito
Kwaito is a music genre that emerged in Johannesburg, South Africa, during the 1990s. It is a variant of house music featuring the use of African sounds and samples. Typically at a slower tempo range than other styles of house music, Kwaito often contains catchy melodic and percussive loop samples,...
, post-mbaqanga
Mbaqanga
Mbaqanga is a style of South African music with rural Zulu roots that continues to influence musicians worldwide today. The style originated in the early 1960s.-History:...
and neo-soul, consisting of three young musicians: Bongani Nchanga and the late Jadu Ndaba (both born in Klerksdorp) from the previous band the Stouters and Matshediso Mholo
Matshediso Mholo
Matshediso Florence Mholo is a South African artist and activist and a member of the multi-platinum Afro-pop group Malaika.-Musical career:Mholo met fellow group members Bongani Nchang and the late Jabulani Ndaba in a church choir in 2003, while teaching music and drama at the Mabana Cultural...
(born in Lichtenburg
Lichtenburg, North West
Lichtenburg is a town situated in North West Province of South Africa. It is the administrative centre of Ditsobotla Local Municipality.The town was established in 1873 and was named by Transvaal President Thomas François Burgers, Lichtenburg...
), a former school teacher.
Malaika toured Australia
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
from 6-9 March 2008 with Australian Idol 2007 finalist Tarisai Vushe as support. http://www.zambezipromo.com.au/artists/malaika.html
Prizes
- Kora AwardsKora AwardsThe Kora Awards are music awards given annually for musical achievement in sub-Saharan Africa. Founded in 1994 by Ernest Adjovi, they are comparable to the American Grammy Awards in intent...
Best Newcomer Group (2004) for Malaika and Best Southern Group (2005) for Vuthelani - SamaSamaSama may refer to:* A verse from the Samaveda, one of the Vedas* Sama , a part of Harstad city in northern Norway* Sama, Asturias, a parish in the municipality of Langreo in northern Spain...
Most Popular Artists of the Year, and Most Popular Song of the Year - 2005 Channel OChannel OChannel O is a South African-based music channel which first started transmission in the early nineties. Its main concept is African music in Africa and the diaspora. Over the years, this music channel has made household names of its presenters such as Mimi, Nonhle, KB, Miss Candy.Channel O can be...
Music Video Awards - Best Afro-Pop Group - Metro FM Music Awards - Best Afro-Pop Album, Best Group, Best Album
- 2006 Channel O Music Video AwardsChannel O Music Video AwardsChannel O Music Video Awards, also known as Spirit of Africa Music Video Awards are Pan-African music awards organised by South Africa -based Channel O television channel. The awards were first held in 2003 under the name Reel Music Video Awards. Since 2005 the awards have been held annually...
- Best Duo or Group