Black Motion is a South African

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and founded in 2010. The group is composed of Roy Thabo Mabogwane (Smol) and Kabelo Koma (Problem Child Ten83).

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. Their debut studio album ''Talking to the Drums'' was released in 2011. Produced by Smol and Murdah Bongz resulted to house record incorporated deep house, tribal house, tech house elements. It earned their first nominations for Best Dance Album, Best Group Album, Best Newcomer at the 2011 Metro FM Music Awards. ''Aquarian Drums'' was released on December 10, 2012. Their third studio album ''Fortune Teller'' was released in 2014. The album was certified gold in South Africa. At the 21st ceremony of South African Music Awards ''Fortune Teller'' won Best Dance Album. In 2016, they signed a record deal with Sony and began working on their fourth studio album. ''Ya Badimo'' was released on October 28, 2016, worldwide. 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). In early February 2017, they partnered with Ballantine Scotch Whisky on music campaign titled The Ballantine's Beat of Africa. On September 21, 2018, they released a single "Joy Joy" featuring Brenden Praise. The song was certified platinum in South Africa. Their fifth studio album ''Moya Wa Taola'' was released on October 5, 2018. It was nominated for Album of the Year and won Duo/Group of the Year, Best Dance Album at the

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, and Kabza De Small. The album won Best Dance Album at

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. To further promote the album Red Bull Rendezvous launched a concert which was held

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, Mpumalanga. Black Motion collaborated on "Siyabonga" with DJ Zinhle, Kabza De Small, Nokwazi released on November 26, 2021. The song debuted number 24 on both Local and International streaming charts. DJ Murda departed from the group to launch his solo career, and was replaced by Problem Child Ten83 (born Kabelo Koma). 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. It was released in September 2023. "Takala Zwino" featuring Afrikan Roots, Buckz, Mörda was released on May 10, 2024. It entered Local Radio Chart Top 10 at number 10.

Influence

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

Band members

Present members

* Thabo Roy Mabogwane * Kabelo Koma

Past members

* Bongane Robert Mahosana

Discography

Studio albums

* ''Talking To The Drums'' (2011) * ''Aquarian Drums'' (2012) * ''Fortune Teller'' (2014) * ''Ya Badimo'' (2016) * ''Moya Wa Taola'' (2018) * '' The Healers: The Last Chapter'' (2020) * ''Rebirth of the Drum'' (2023) * ''The Cradle of Art'' (2024)

Singles

As lead artist

Awards

Dance Music Awards South Africa

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DStv Mzansi Viewers Choice Awards

! , - , rowspan="2", 2017 , "Imali" , Favourite Song of the Year , , rowspan="2", , - , Black Motion , Favourite Music Artist/Group ,

Metro FM Music Awards

! , - , 2025 , Themselves , Best Duo/Group , ,

Mzansi Kwaito and House Music Awards

! , - , rowspan="2", 2021 , rowspan="2", "Uwrongo" - , Best Collaboration , , rowspan="2", , - , Most Voted Song ,

South African Music Awards

! , - , 2015 , ''Fortune Teller'' , Best Dance Album , , , - , 2017 , ''Ya Badimo'' , Best Dance Album , , , - , rowspan="3", 2019 , rowspan="3", ''Moya Wa Taola'' , Album of the Year , , rowspan="3", , - , Best Dance Album , , - , Duo/Group of the Year , , - , 2021 , '' The Healers: The Last Chapter '' , Best Dance Album , ,

References

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