Murdah Bongz

Bongani Mohosana (born June 9, 1987) known professionally as Mörda or Murdah Bongz, is a South African DJ, record producer, singer and dancer. He is best known for being a former member of the musical band Black Motion.

Mörda
Birth nameBongani Mohosana
Also known as
  • Mörda
  • Murdah Bongz
Born (1987-06-09) 9 June 1987
Pretoria, South Africa
OriginSouth Africa
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Record producer
  • DJ
  • Singer
  • Dancer
Instrument(s)Piano, keyboard, vocals
Years active2009–present
LabelsAsante Music
Formerly ofBlack Motion

Early life and career

Bongani Mohosana was born on the 9th of June 1987 in Pretoria, South Africa.[1] He developed a passion and interest in music at a young age. He joined the church choir, where he learnt how to play musical instruments and was also involved in singing. He then developed his skills as a music composer, dancer and vocalist.[2]

In 2009, Bongani Mohosana along with Thabo Mabogwane aka Smol launched a band named Black Motion and he adopted the stage name Murdah Bongz. The duo started making music and became popular in the year 2011 after releasing their studio album Talking to the Drums.[2] Several years after the band's founding, though, both decided to pursue solo careers. Murdah Bongz then changed his stage name to Mörda.[3]

In 2022, he released his first solo debut album, Asante, which was named after his daughter.[4]

Controversy

In December 2022, it was alleged that Mörda had took recording studio equipment from the Black Motion business premises in December 2022. He was also accused of violently damaging a door at the recording studio, among other properties.[5]

Following the accusations, Mörda's legal representatives issued a statement stating that the equipment belongs to Spirit Motion which both Morda and Thabo Smol proportionately owned.[6]

Personal life

Bongani Mohosana married DJ and producer DJ Zinhle in 2022. The couple went public with their relationship in 2021, after reports revealed that they had been dating for quite some time in private before going public. The couple had their first baby daughter, Asante in September 2021.[7]

Discography
  • Asante (2022)

References
  1. "Murdah Bongz celebrates birthday, his age stuns Mzansi". savannanews.com. Retrieved 1 May 2023.
  2. "MASSIVE TALENT IN ESWATINI - MURDAH BONGZ". Times of Swaziland. Retrieved 1 May 2023.
  3. "'Thank you to everyone who embraced the change': Mörda celebrates a year going solo". timeslive.co.za. Retrieved 1 May 2023.
  4. "Murdah Bongz drops his first project as solo act Mörda". iol.co.za. Retrieved 1 May 2023.
  5. "Spirit Motion vs Bongani 'Murdah Bongz' Mohosana: Everything you need to know about the legal battle". news24. Retrieved 1 May 2023.
  6. "'They want an apology': Morda returns Black Motion equipment". thesouthafrican.com. Retrieved 1 May 2023.
  7. "DJ Zinhle confirms she is married to Murdah Bongz". citizen.co.za. Retrieved 1 May 2023.
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