With their music being of strong township influence members of the group have been forced to keep and stay true to their roots and this is reflected in their music and the subjects they deal with range from alcohol abuse to love. As trend-setters every year Trompies bring a new sound and style. All their albums are different to each other. Now Trompies members, all in their 30s except for Sibika who is 26 have settled in their roles as husbands and fathers. Showing that showbiz can mix with family life, a department where many stars fail.
Nothing is better than having a family.
It is the core of one s happiness and having a child and seeing it grow is the best experience. Mthethwa is studying for a law degree while others are concentrating on the business of the group. Selling albums, surviving the turbulent world of music and visiting London last year as part of the Kwaito Storm tour alongside Bongo Maffin, M du Masilela and Mashamplani have been the group s highlights. Now all Trompies is dreaming of is to get their gong danced to by the international audiences.