Fans of Black Motion will be excited to learn that the group’s founding members Thabo “Smol” Mabogwane and Bongani “Mörda” Mohosana have reunited.
Speaking on SowetanLIVE, Smol said that their reunion will lead to the title of the collaboration song being released. Takara Zwino – This is an ode to friendship.
BLACK MOTION members SMOL and MÖRDA reunite
When Mörda left Black Motion in 2022, Smol teamed up with renowned DJ and producer Kabelo “Problem Child” Koku to ensure the Black Motion brand didn't die.
Speaking about his separation from Mörda, who is married to musician DJ Zinhle, Smol said it was a difficult time in his life. But he said he's glad it happened because it gave him, as an artist, a chance to figure out what he wanted.
“Some of our supporters are people we met at our shows years ago and have now become family, because they put their lives in our hands as musicians. , we had no choice but to consider them when it came to preserving and maintaining the Black Motion brand, ”said the drummer.
“We also look at musical groups like Ladysmith Black Mambazo that have been around for over 40 years…I don’t think they had any problems or people wanting to leave the group. So, during that time, I looked for a solution more than anything.
History of collaboration with MÖRDA
Smol revealed that their song will be released on May 10th. The track also features African Roots and Deejay Bucks.
“Takara Zwino It's about enjoying good times with good friends. That nothing else matters except this moment with your inner people and lineage. It means I’m going to make it no matter what…No matter what I’ve been through, my first day is still my first day,” he said.
“A few months ago, I was performing live to share this new song. It sparked interest in African Roots, and Bax and I both said we wanted to get on board with it. Our live session was shared on Tsa Ko Pitri's Instagram page and Molda witnessed it…and then he asked me to be part of the song. I thought so and agreed, mainly because I knew the joy it would bring to people.
A portion of the song and a behind-the-scenes photo shoot were shared on Smol's Instagram account.
bad breakup
In December 2022, sunday world In the same month, it was revealed that Molda had been accused by former record label boss Moses Nkya Mokkoko of invading the group's Centurion House.
at that time, mohegan sun The hitmaker was charged with stealing recording studio equipment estimated at R243 312,30.
However, Morda's legal representative Neo Machele denied the allegations. He told the publication that the equipment belonged to Spirit Motion, a company owned proportionately by Mr. Molda and Mr. Tabosmol.
Mr Molda subsequently returned the equipment after Spirit Motion revealed that it had won the case against him in the Gauteng High Court in January 2023.
