Award-winning Afro-pop group Malaika is making a comeback.The group, which made a name for itself with the hit song Destiny, split up around 2015. 

Female singer Tshedi Mholo and Bongani Nchang could no longer work in harmony, and they eventually split. The duo did not hide the fact that they couldn't stand each other.

TSHEDI'S BLESSINGS

The duo started as a trio but their fellow member,Jabu died in after a long illness.All Malaika members were originally from the North West. Bongani and Jabu are from Potchefstroom and Tshedi is from Lichtenburg. Their long term producer, Godfrey "Guffy" Pilane is also from the North West in Rustenburg.

Zimoja has learnt that Tshedi has given Bongani the blessings to use the brand name of Malaika since they no longer work together.

The group, which is still signed with Sony Music, owe the label one album. The group had signed a four-deal album with Sony Music.

Bongani has already secured the services of Tsoakae, who is the female singer and the group has already started performing in gigs, using the name Malaika.

KEPT UNDER WRAPS

They have also started recording their forthcoming album which will be co-produced by Bongani and Guffy. But the news of Malaika making a comeback has been kept under wraps. Tshedi, who is an active member of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), has made life easy for Bongani by signing a letter to resign from Malaika and giving him blessings to use the band name.Tshedi was part of the performers at the EFF's 10th birthday party held at the FNB Stadium on July 29. When called for comment the Bongani Chang said he is over the moon and can't not wait to rock their fans again.

"I can't say much at the moment but all we can say is that our fans must watch out," he said