Upon forming in London in early 1994, Skunk Anansie hit the ground running. Signed by One Little Indian Records within five months and a handful of gigs, the band's early singles ("Selling Jesus," "I Can Dream") skirted the fringes of the chart, before "Weak," covered famously by Rod Stewart on When We Were The New Boys which infiltrated the Top 20.

Fuelled by touring energy, Skunk Anansie recorded and released their second album Stoosh in 1996, which yielded four further Top 40 hits in the shape of "All I Want," "Twisted (Everyday Hurts)," "Hedonism (Just Because You Feel Good)" and "Brazen (Weep)." For two consecutive years running, Kerrang! magazine awarded Skunk Anansie Best British Band and Best British Live Act, while the 1997 MTV Awards saw nominations for Best Live Act and Best Rock Act and an incendiary performance by the band

Following a week of South African gigs in late '97 the band were invited to return to appear alongside a host of international artists celebrating the 80th birthday of Nelson Mandela.

The group split up in 2001.