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Singing groups: Who survived the split?

Colonel Mustafa, one of the artistes that made up the duo, Deux Vultures, says artistes who have shone beyond their music groups have one thing in common: “They work very hard, that’s why you’ll see them continue releasing good music years after they have left the group.” Photo/FILE

What you need to know:

  • American music group, Destiny’s Child parted ways in 2005 with Beyoncé and Kelly Rowland launching successful solo careers.
  • Back home, who can forget Sema, a group that burst into fame in 2004 after participating in the Coca-Cola pop-stars competition?

Judging from world trends, it seems like the more popular music groups get, the closer they get to separating.

Some of the group members have gone from height to height in prosperity in their solo music careers while others have left bitter feelings in their wake.