In an interview with Daily Sun, Bongani Mohosana, also known as Murdah Bongz or Morda, spoke about his decision to leave the popular group Black Motion in 2022 to pursue a solo career. He admitted that he struggled with his confidence for the first few months after the split.
Murdah Bongz told the publication that he experienced a range of emotions after making the decision to go solo. “Everyone around me was celebrating me going solo, but for some reason, I had to discover the confidence to do so,” he said. “I realized you have to be confident in your product if you wish to sell it to people. The people can’t be lied to.”
Everything in life you do has a memory behind, how you made it and worked together on it. He misses black motion 😢🥺 pic.twitter.com/5H5Teo1oCw
— Mnyamani🇿🇦 (@Zikamnyamane) May 23, 2023
Despite his initial struggles, Murdah Bongz is now enjoying his solo career and describes it as an “amazing journey.” In 2022, he released his debut album Asante, which includes the song Mohigan Sun featuring Oscar Mbo and Murumba Pitch. Murdah Bongz credits Oscar and Murumba Pitch for their support since the beginning of his career and says that he vibes with people who have pure energy and value music.
Murdah Bongz also assured his fans that Asante was just the beginning and that Morda is here to stay.
Black Motion Replaces Murdah Bongz with Kabelo “Problem Child” Koma
After Murdah Bongz left Black Motion in 2022, the group replaced him with Kabelo “Problem Child” Koma. In January 2023, Black Motion and its company Spirit Motion accused Morda of breaking into their studio, stealing equipment and causing damages worth R500 000.
In April 2022, fans speculated that Black Motion had split up after the group released a statement saying that Murdah had changed his name to Mörda and would be launching a solo deejaying career while Smol would be embarking on his own business. In November 2022, ZAlebs reported that group member Thabo Smol indirectly confirmed Kabelo Koma as a “Member of Black Motion.”