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 moved to The Movers; by 1984, Khanyile became a drummer in Bayete. This band incorporated Afro-jazz and reggae elements. After Bayete dissolved in 1992, Khanyile embarked on his solo career under the name Jabu Khanyile & Bayete.