Their three-month rise to fame came to an end and this week has That Funny Boy Band called it quits.
The quartet made up of Jamie Bartlett, Alen the Singing Car Guard, Shakir Chuqy Hansen and Waseef Piekaan shot to stardom with their music videos and lagbol lyrics, and their last performance was at the Cape Town Street Parade on Saturday.
The comedians are social media stars in their own right but decided to band together after seeing how well they work together.
PEAK: Their last live show was at Cape Town Street Parade. Picture: Jack Lestrade
Their first video, called Senorita Cape Flats Remix, went viral.
Waseef said the band decided to split because they all have solo plans set out for 2020.
“It was good while it lasted, the band merged at a perfect time, in time for the festive season,” he says.
“I think if the songs were released at any other time, it wouldn’t have had the same impact.”
However, he admits there is another less savoury reason for the split.
Last week, Alen spoke to another newspaper and complained about Waseef allegedly not paying him.
“Part of the reason that motivated me to leave was when I saw a video of Alen telling another publication that I owe him money,” says Waseef.
“We carried a loss on a show and I told them that they will need to wait a while for the money and that I will pay them out of my pocket.
“But we sorted that out internally and everyone got paid and we managed to overlook the accusations he made.”
They might be saying goodbye for now, but firmly believe a reunion is on the horizon because of how well their music was received.
Shakir says: “We are taking time out to focus on our solo careers as we don’t want the boy band to overpower our individual brands.”
LAGBOL: Band cashed in with their festive season videos. Picture: Jack Lestrade
Jamie is studying nursing and says he needs time to complete his studies.
“I need to take some time off from everything to focus on my final year of nursing, it’s been really fun being with the group and I hate to sadden our fans but it’s time to take a break.”
Band manager Shameema Piekaan says the group’s popularity really took off, but they will not be able to keep up two busy schedules.
“I am quite heartbroken that the band is breaking up because it had so much potential to grow into something great for Cape Town and South Africa but as the former manager, I wish them all of the best with their solo careers.”
The band also produced popular track Jou ma en pa is Ninja Turtles, various takes on popular nursery rhymes, Festive Meisie and Own 2020.