Splash splits again

CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Staff Writer | Monday May 20, 2013 00:00

 

Although Tshanda later managed to convince both Majalisa and Kunene to return, the relationship was never stable thereafter, especially after the Matshikos lead singer formed his own pop group, By4. The news of the disco band's recent break up were confirmed by a Facebook post last week by Tshanda who indicated that he was busy rehearsing with his new band for a show in Gaborone at the end of the month.

Thus, Tshanda's band minus Majalisa, sensational gospel find Slindile of Uyinkosi hit song, Peacock lead singer Mpendulo Dandile as well as popular keyboardists Tando Zinto and Nicholus Tjale and drum maestro Enock 'Manukelani' Nkosi. Unconfirmed reports are that once again money is at the centre of the new split. Trouble started after the Splash show in Maun last December when members confronted Tshanda about some outstanding payments. However, there are other reports that the disco maestro is accusing band members of disrespecting him. This group of musicians, who claim to have quit Tshanda's stable out of frustration, return to the country on Friday for two shows at Debswana Club and Rec Park in Molapowabojang. If the talent normally displayed by Zinto, Tjale, Stanley Tshiloane, and Nkosi at Splash festivals is anything to go by then veteran vocalist Majalisa is set for a memorable show. The stocky musician's makeshift band has often failed to perform to expectations hence fans would not be convinced that the songstress could cope on her own.

Apart from Majalisa other musicians billed for the two shows are Table Madiba, Thabile Mazolwana, Ludwe Maki, Nikie Tjale, Mpendulo 'Dumazile' Dandile and Slindile.