In 1988 Shabani left the group to join Everest Kings Band led by Abdul Muyonga, but eventually rejoined Les Wanyika. One of their hits was "Pamela", which was written by Shabani and dedicated to his wife Pamela Akinyi Omari. The song is to be distinguished from another song titled "Pamela" that was recorded by Simba Wanyika before Shabani left it to form Les Wanyika. This song too is dedicated to Pamela Akinyi. In 2006 it was reported that the group would be reformed with a new line-up . The Band's current leaders are original founder members Sijali Salum Zuwa and Tommy Malanga. See also List of Wanyika bands, lists many of the offshoots of Les Wanyika and Simba Wanyika. References Kenyan musical groups 1978 establishments in Kenya Soukous groups