This comes after Banda opened up about his health condition in an interview with ZBS.

“I have worked with Soldier Lucius Banda for over 12 years……..Now that this mentor, friend of mine, father of the industry in Malawi, My bandmate is unwell, he can't do what he loves most as of now, he needs our support and indeed everyone's.

have therefore decided to take my other band, Zembani.  I will lead it for Fundraising Shows in days so near and details will be shared soon enough………I will be performing my songs and Lucius Banda's.,” writes Lulu on his official Facebook page.

In an interview with ZBS, Banda disclosed that he has been battling kidney failure.

“It has been a tough period for me and my family in general. I started experiencing strange symptoms such as fatique, excessive weight gain and my skin was becoming pale. That’s when I decided to go for a thorough check up,” said Banda.

During the interview, Banda, who is also Presidential advisor on Arts and Youth, also talked about the illnesses of his two brothers, Francis who has cancer and legendary musician Paul who also has kidney challenges.