Amazulu, a British ska/pop band formed in 1982, originated from the United Kingdom and was initially named after the Zulu people, as they were inspired by a South African play of the same name. Amazulu's early success began with their first single, "Cairo", which received moderate success in the UK and airplay from BBC Radio 1's John Peel. The band gained further recognition through television appearances on shows like The Young Ones and Top of the Pops. Their breakthrough hit was "Too Good to Be Forgotten" in 1986, a cover of The Chi-Lites' song, which reached number one in the UK top 20. Other notable hits include "Excitable" and "Montego Bay", the latter achieving minor success in the US and Canada.
Amazulu released their debut self-titled album on Island Records in 1986, although it failed to make a significant impact on the charts. The band underwent several line-up changes, eventually downsizing to a duo of Anne-Marie Ruddock and Sharon Bailey. In 1987, they released the single "Mony Mony" and their second album Spellbound. After splitting in early 1988, members pursued various musical endeavours. Clare Kenny joined Coming Up Roses and became a session player with notable artists like Sinéad O'Connor and the Indigo Girls. The band's influence is noted in songs like "Asbestos" by Suede on their album Head Music.
