'Thank you to everyone who embraced the change': Mörda celebrates a year going solo

Bongani “Mörda” Mohosana of Black Motion fame has marked a milestone in his solo career. 

In May 2022 a statement shared on Black Motion's social media pages slammed rumours of the band splitting and said they were taking time apart to focus on their personal ventures. 

Mörda took to his timeline this week celebrating the launch of his solo career since releasing his debut 10-track project titled Asante (named after his daughter with DJ Zinhle Jiyane).

“One year later from the birth of Mörda. It’s been a crazy ride but I didn’t do it alone. Thank you to everyone who embraced the change. I’m inspired to do more because I know now the music is what moves us. Here’s to continuing the journey together.”

Speaking to TshisaLIVE of his solo career journey, Mörda admitted that he "felt different emotions everyday since making the decision" but persevered.

"Confidence, everyone around me was celebrating me going solo but for some reason I had to discover the confidence to do so. You have to be confident in your product if you wish to sell it to the people, the people can’t be lied to."

Though there's seemingly been a replacement in Black Motion and Mörda had a dispute with Thabo “Smol” Mabogwane, he's maintained he is still a part of the music group and has had the groups support as he expands his brand. 

“They have been there for me since the beginning. If the energy is pure and the music is important then I vibe with you.”  

While some social media users have attempted to pit the two stars against each other, Mörda said he's on good terms with band member Thabo regardless of the “new” member introduced to the public as his replacement. 

“We are cool, it's just that I was surprised there is a new member. I had no idea what was going on. I was focusing on this album since I don't have Twitter.

“I don't know what that [it] is about, but we will talk about it when the time is right and we're together. I am shocked to be replaced. We will have our way to resolve this. I just want to hear from them. I want to see him face-to-face,” he said at the time.

Since then, the pair have met in court regarding a dispute over their shared equipment.

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