[2] Ani Zonneveld was born in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, along with five other siblings, and was raised in Germany, Egypt, and India as the daughter of a Malaysian ambassador and a stay-at-home mother.
She is also a three-time finalist of Anugerah Juara Lagu, a local song competition, through her collaboration with Kool (in 1997 for "Cemburu" and 1998 for "Satu Arah) and Siti (2003, "Ku Milikmu").
In Hollywood, Zonneveld's collaborations with Keb Mo' earned her a Grammy award, becoming the first Malaysian ever to be nominated and to win this accolade.
After the September 11 attacks in the United States, her religion became a strong part of her identity, leading to writing and producing spiritual-themed music, including an album titled Ummah Wake-Up, in which she sings the praise of Islam while encouraging Muslims to rise up for progressive causes.
Before disbanding in 2006, the group met with controversy when in 2005 they supported a public woman-led prayer in New York City, raising a global uproar.