Black Motion

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Black Motion
Origin Soshanguve, Gauteng
Genres
Years active2010–present
Labels
  • Sony
  • Universal
Members
  • Thabo Roy Mabogwane
  • Kabelo Koma
Past members Murdah Bongz

Black Motion is a South African afro house [1] duo formed in Soshanguve, Gauteng and founded in 2010. [2] The group is composed of Roy Thabo Mabogwane (Smol) and Kabelo Koma (Problem Child Ten83). [3]

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History

Black Motion was formed in 2010, by Murdah Bongz (born Robert Mahosana), and Thabo (born Roy Thabo Mabogwane) they are from Soshanguve. That same year, they joined Faimos Entertainment and released their first single "Banane Mavoko" featuring Jah Rich, which gained them international recognition. [4]

Their debut album Talking to the Drums was released in 2011. [4]

Their third studio album Fortune Teller was released in 2014. [5] The album was certified gold in South Africa. [6] [7] At the 21st ceremony of South African Music Awards Fortune Teller won Best Dance Album. [8] In 2016, they signed a record deal with Sony [9] and began working on their fourth studio album. [10] Ya Badimo was released on October 28, 2016, worldwide. [11] [12] The album won Best Dance Album at 23rd ceremony of South African Music Awards and was certified platinum by the Recording Industry of South Africa (RiSA). [13] In early February 2017, they partnered with Ballantine Scotch Whisky on music campaign titled The Ballantine's Beat of Africa. [14]

On September 21, 2018, they released a single "Joy Joy" featuring Brenden Praise. The song was certified platinum in South Africa. [15]

Their fifth studio album Moya Wa Taola was released on October 5, 2018. [16] It was nominated for Album of the Year and won Duo/Group of the Year, Best Dance Album at the 25th South African Music Awards.

Towards the end of 2019, they announced "Everything" featuring South African singer Afrotraction and trumpeter Mo-T. [17] The song was released on November 15, 2020. [18]

In early February 2020, they made collaboration on "Uwrongo" with Prince Kaybee, Shimza and Ami Faku. [19] The song debuted no #1 on Radiomonitor Charts and was certified gold in South Africa. [20] In May 2020, they announced "Don't Let Me Go" featuring Djeff, Malehloka and Miss P via Instagram. The song was released on May 15, 2020. [21]

The Healers: The Last Chapter was released on September 24, 2020. [22] [23] It features Nokwazi, Ami Faku, Simmy, Sauti Sol, Sun-El Musician, TRESOR, and Kabza De Small. The album won Best Dance Album at 27th South African Music Awards. [24] To further promote the album Red Bull Rendezvous launched a concert which was held Graskop, Mpumalanga. [25] [26]

DJ Murda departed from the group to launch his solo career, and was replaced by Problem Child Ten83 (born Kabelo Koma). [27]

After a year hiatus the duo announced single "Ngoma" with Dr Moruti, Osaze featuring Mazet SA. The song was released on November 25, 2022.

In June 2023, their seventh studio album Rebirth of the Drum, was announced. [28] It was released in September 2023. [29]

"Takala Zwino" featuring Afrikan Roots, Buckz, Mörda was released on May 10, 2024. [30]

Influence

The band has cited Miriam Makeba, Fela Kuti, Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Salif Keita and Hugh Masekela as their influence.

Band members

Present members

Past members

Discography

Awards

Dance Music Awards

YearNominee / workAwardResultRef.
2017Black MotionBest Live ActWon [31]
Best International ProducerWon

DStv Mzansi Viewers Choice Awards

YearNominee / workAwardResultRef.
2017"Imali"Favourite Song of the YearNominated [32]
Black MotionFavourite Music Artist/GroupNominated

Mzansi Kwaito and House Music Awards

YearNominee / workAwardResultRef.
2021"Uwrongo" - Prince Kaybee, Shimza, Black Motion, Ami Faku Best CollaborationNominated [33]
Most Voted SongNominated

South African Music Awards

YearNominee / workAwardResultRef.
2015Fortune TellerBest Dance AlbumWon
2017Ya BadimoBest Dance AlbumWon
2019Moya Wa TaolaAlbum of the YearNominated [34]
Best Dance AlbumWon
Duo/Group of the Year Won
2021 The Healers: The Last Chapter Best Dance AlbumWon [35]

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