The wait is over and yes, the speculations have been confirmed–TKZee is back. This five time South African Music Award winning trio has returned , but who is TKZee?

TKZee is a legendary South African Kwaito  music group that consist of Zwai Bala, Kabelo Mabalane and Tokollo Tshabalala. This trio is one of the most important elements in South African music history. I mean you cannot talk about the history of South African music without mentioning TKZee.

They emerged in the music industry in 1996 without much initial success but these musical warriors stayed hard on their hustle resulting in their first major success in late 1997, with the release of  ‘Palafala‘, sampling Joni Mitchell’s ‘Big Yellow Taxi’. The CD sold over 100 000 units, making a clear statement that TKZee had arrived. The group’s followed future successes became even bigger with the release of ‘Shibobo’, ‘Dlala Mapantsula’, ‘Mambotjie/We love this place’, ‘Izinja Zam’ and ‘Fiasco‘. TKZee sold more records, topping their previous sales one after another and adding more titles to their name, including winning five South African Music Awards.

TKZee, through their music, became a major voice in South Africa and beyond. These are the guys that were able to cross boundaries and bring people of different colors together in celebration of their artistry, something South Africa needed during that era.

Now, over a decade later, after a string of  individual pursuits, the legends are back, still fresh and talented as ever. Still releasing smash hit singles like their current one titled ‘Sdudla‘ from their upcoming album ‘ Coming Home’, which I must say is one of the most anticipated albums. Long live the legends of kwaito……Good to have you back TKZee!