In 1977 he moved on to The Movers, and by 1984 Khanyile had joined Bayete as drummer, a band that combined Afro-jazz and reggae. Bayete split up in 1992, and Khanyile embarked on a solo career, with releases credited to Jabu Khanyile & Bayete, although none of the original members of Bayete were involved by this time.
In 1977, he shifted to The Movers; by 1984, Khanyile had joined Bayete as a drummer. This band combined Afro-jazz and reggae. After Bayete split in 1992, Khanyile began his solo career under the name Jabu Khanyile & Bayete, though no original members of Bayete were involved.