One of the most popular bands in the early 2000s was the South African band Freshlyground, which was made up of people from different countries and cultures. No one can forget the band that worked with Shakira to make Waka Waka, which was used as the theme song for the 2010 world cup, one of the songs with the most streams ever. After years of receiving no music from Freshlyground, fans cannot help but wonder where they went.
How Freshlyground got started In 2002, the band was made up of people with different musical styles and backgrounds. The band’s goal was to combine elements of Traditional South African music. It was formed in Cape Town. Freshlyground’s members came from Zimbabwe, Mozambique, and South Africa, and the recognition they deserved was due to their diversity.
Because she sang lead vocals while the other members of the band played instruments and supported her, Zolani Mahola was known as the band’s lead singer. Over the course of its existence, the band had nine members; Some appeared later in the timeline than others. Jika Jika, their first studio album, was released in 2003, gaining them notoriety and festival appearances.
Albums that Freshlyground released with Shakira and a song they wrote with her The group had the opportunity to perform with legends like Miriam Makeba and Oliver Mutukudzi of Zimbabwe, among others. Additionally, they performed in nations like Italy. In 2006, the band released Nomvula, and in 2007 they released Ma’Cheri.
Because one of the videos was featured in British media, the year 2010 marked the band’s best year yet. They also performed at the football clubs’ inauguration game in Capetown, and their collaboration with Shakira on the world cup theme song followed. The group’s album Legends, released in 2013, was their last release.
What are they doing right now?
The band stopped performing together in 2019 and pursued separate careers. Zolani Mahola, Freshlyground’s lead singer, recently changed her name to The One Who Sings in an effort to distance herself from the band. The remaining members of the band still have a passion for music, but in their spare time, they are focusing on other things, like family.