{{Short description | South African house duo (2009)}} {{Use dmy dates|date=March 2022}} {{Infobox musical artist | name = Black Motion | image = | image_size = | image_upright = | landscape = <!-- yes, if wide image, otherwise leave blank --> | alt = | caption = | alias = | origin = [[Soshanguve]], [[Gauteng]] | genre = {{hlist|[[House Music|House]]|[[Afro house]]}} | years_active = 2010–present | label = {{hlist|Sony|Universal}} | associated_acts = Brenden Praise | website = <!-- {{URL|example.com}} or {{Official URL}} --> | current_members = {{Plainlist| * Thabo Roy Mabogwane * Kabelo Koma }} | past_members = [[Mörda|Murdah Bongz]] }} '''Black Motion''' is a South African [[Afro House]]<ref>{{Cite news |author=Daily Post Staff |date=16 May 2023 |title=Exploring The Roots Of Afro House Music |url=https://dailypost.ng/2023/05/16/exploring-the-roots-of-afro-house-music/ |location=Lagos, Nigeria|url-status=live |access-date=20 December 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231116001921/https://dailypost.ng/2023/05/16/exploring-the-roots-of-afro-house-music/ |archive-date=16 November 2023|newspaper=[[Daily Post (Nigeria)|Daily Post]]}}</ref> duo formed in [[Soshanguve]], [[Gauteng]] and founded in 2010.<ref>{{cite web|title=Black Motion Open Up About Influences & History At Their South Africa Home Studio {{!}} Billboard – Billboard |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/south-african-dance-duo-black-motion-interview-johannesburg-home-studio-7717261/| publisher=Billboard| access-date=2022-03-09| date=2017-08-03}}</ref> The group is composed of Roy Thabo Mabogwane (Smol) and Kabelo Koma (Problem Child Ten83).<ref>{{Cite web |last= |title=I bring something new and special to the group, says Black Motion's Problem Child |url=https://www.timeslive.co.za/tshisa-live/tshisa-live/2023-04-10-i-bring-something-new-and-special-to-the-group-says-black-motions-problem-child/ |access-date=2024-01-22 |website=TimesLIVE |language=en-ZA}}</ref>
== 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.<ref name="startupmag">{{cite web|title=Businesses Owned By Black Motion| date =26 November 2020| access-date =2022-06-23|url=https://startupmag.co.za/2020/11/ampd-masterclass-with-kwesta-being-a-successful-saver-means-being-a-disciplined-spender/|publisher=Start Up Magazine}}</ref>
Their debut studio album ''Talking to the Drums'' was released in 2011.<ref name="startupmag"/> 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.<ref>{{cite web|access-date=2024-06-18|url=https://www.sowetanlive.co.za/entertainment/2011-10-13-this-years-metro-fm-award-nominations-photos/ |title=This year's Metro FM award nominations - PHOTOS|first=Philani Dlamini|last= Antonio Muchave|work=SowetanLIVE |date=13 October 2011 }}</ref>
''Aquarian Drums'' was released on December 10, 2012.
Their third studio album ''Fortune Teller'' was released in 2014.<ref>{{cite web|title=The timeless sound of Black Motion |url=https://www.sowetanlive.co.za/entertainment/2014-10-10-the-timeless-sound-of-black-motion/|date=2014-10-10|first=Bongiwe|last=Sithole|publisher=Sowetan LIVE| access-date=2022-03-07}}</ref> The album was certified gold in South Africa.<ref>{{cite web|title=Black Motion Hits Gold! - OkMzansi |url=https://okmzansi.co.za/black-motion-hits-gold/amp/| website=OkMzansi| access-date=2022-03-07}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Black Motion: We don't like to show off our success|url=https://www.timeslive.co.za/tshisa-live/tshisa-live/2016-07-07-black-motion-we-dont-like-to-show-off-our-success/| publisher=TimesLIVE| access-date=2022-03-08|date=2016-06-07|first=Kyle|last=Zeeman}}</ref> At the [[21st South African Music Awards|21st ceremony]] of South African Music Awards ''Fortune Teller'' won Best Dance Album.<ref>{{cite news|date=2015-04-19|title=These are all the 2015 Sama winners|url=https://www.news24.com/Channel/These-are-all-the-2015-Sama-winners-so-far-20150419| publisher=Channel| location= South Africa| access-date=2022-03-07 }}</ref> In 2016, they signed a record deal with Sony<ref>{{cite web|title=Black Motion sign a major deal with Sony Music {{!}} YoMzansi|url=https://www.yomzansi.com/2016/09/30/black-motion-sign-a-major-deal-with-sony-music/|access-date =2022-03-07| publisher=YoMzansi|date=2016-09-30}}</ref> and began working on their fourth studio album.<ref>{{cite web|title=Black Motion signs major deal with Sony |url=https://www.timeslive.co.za/tshisa-live/tshisa-live/2016-09-30-black-motion-signs-major-deal-with-sony/| publisher=TimesLIVE|access-date =2022-03-07|date=2016-09-30}}</ref> ''Ya Badimo'' was released on October 28, 2016, worldwide.<ref>{{cite web|title=Black Motion releases new album worldwide as part of their deal with Sony|url=https://zalebs.com/top-of-the/black-motion/black-motion-releases-new-album-worldwide-part-their-deal-sony|publisher=ZAlebs|date=2020-06-22|access-date=2022-03-07}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Black Motion 'Ya Badimo' releases on limited edition Vinyl {{!}}YOMZANSI|url=https://www.yomzansi.com/2017/04/10/black-motion-ya-badimo-releases-on-limited-edition-vinyl/| publisher=YoMzansi| access-date=2022-03-07|date=2017-04-10}}</ref> 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).<ref>{{cite web|title=Black Motion's Album Reaches Platinum Status - SA Music Magazine|url=https://samusicmag.co.za/2017/10/black-motions-album-reaches-platinum-status/amp/| publisher=SA Music Magazine| access-date=2022-03-07}}</ref> In early February 2017, they partnered with Ballantine Scotch Whisky on music campaign titled The Ballantine's Beat of Africa.<ref>{{cite web|title=Black Motion collaborates with Ballantine on 'Beat of Africa' music campaign {{!}} YoMzansi|url=https://www.yomzansi.com/2017/02/16/black-motion-collaborates-with-ballantine-on-beat-of-africa-music-campaign/| publisher=YoMzansi| access-date=2022-03-09|date=2017-02-16}}</ref>
On September 21, 2018, they released a single "Joy Joy" featuring [[Brenden Praise]]. The song was certified platinum in South Africa.<ref>{{cite web|title=Black Motion's "Joy Joy" Song Now Certified Platinum| first=John |last=Israel A|date=2020-10-05|website=Ubetoo|url=https://www.ubetoo.com/news/black-motions-joy-joy-song-now-certified-platinum/| access-date=2022-03-07}}</ref>
Their fifth studio album ''Moya Wa Taola'' was released on October 5, 2018.<ref>{{cite web|title=BLACK MOTION DROPS 'MOYA WA TAOLA' ALBUM| date=2018-10-05|url=https://www.dailysun.co.za/amp/dailysun/news/entertainment/black-motion-drops-moya-wa-taola-album-20181005|work=DailySUN}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Moya wa Taola: A spiritual soundscape|date=28 October 2018|publisher=News24|location=South Africa |language=en-ZA|url=https://www.news24.com/citypress/trending/moya-wa-taola-a-spiritual-soundscape-20181028|access-date=2024-06-18|first=Phumlani S |last=Langa}}</ref> It was nominated for Album of the Year and won Duo/Group of the Year, Best Dance Album at the [[25th South African Music Awards]].
Towards the end of 2019, they announced "Everything" featuring South African singer [[Afrotraction]] and trumpeter Mo-T.<ref>{{cite web|first=Masego|last=Seemela|title=Black Motion on new song, the amapiano wave & celebrating 10 years in the industry|url=https://www.timeslive.co.za/tshisa-live/tshisa-live/2019-11-15-black-motion-on-new-song-the-amapiano-wave--celebrating-10-years-in-the-industry/| publisher=TimesLIVE| access-date=2022-03-09| date=2019-11-15}}</ref> The song was released on November 15, 2020.<ref>{{cite web|title=Black Motion release their new single, Everything, featuring Afrotraction and Mo-T – JustNje|url=https://justnje.com/black-motion-release-their-new-single-everything-featuring-afrotraction-and-mo-t/| website=JustNje|date=15 November 2019 | access-date=2022-03-09}}</ref>
In early February 2020, they made collaboration on "Uwrongo" with Prince Kaybee, [[Shimza (DJ)|Shimza]] and [[Ami Faku]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.musicinafrica.net/magazine/top-sa-artists-join-forces-uwrongo | first=Butchie |last=Seroto | title=Top SA artists join forces on Uwrongo {{!}} Music In Africa |date=2020-02-05|access-date=2022-02-08|publisher=Music in Africa}}</ref> The song debuted no #1 on Radiomonitor Charts and was certified gold in South Africa.<ref>{{cite web|title=Uwrongo goes gold in SA {{!}} Music In Africa|url=https://www.musicinafrica.net/magazine/uwrongo-goes-gold-sa| publisher=Music In Africa| access-date=2022-03-09| first=Ano| last=Shumba| date=2020-04-22}}</ref> In May 2020, they announced "Don't Let Me Go" featuring Djeff, Malehloka and Miss P via Instagram. The song was released on May 15, 2020.<ref>{{cite web|title=Black Motion Announces "Don't Let Me Go" Feat Djeff, Malehloka & Miss P Release |publisher=Ubetoo|url=https://www.ubetoo.com/news/black-motion-announces-dont-let-me-go-feat-djeff-malehloka-miss-p-release/| first=John|last=Jabulani| access-date=2022-03-09| date=2020-05-11}}</ref>
''[[The Healers: The Last Chapter]]'' was released on September 24, 2020.<ref>{{cite web|title=Black Motion: The Healers: The Last Chapter Album {{!}} YoMzansi. Documenting THE CULTURE |url=https://www.yomzansi.com/2020/09/25/black-motion-drops-new-album-the-healers-with-41-tracks/| publisher=YoMzansi|date=2020-09-25| access-date=2022-03-07}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|date=2020-09-24| first=John|last=Jabulani| title=It's Out! Black Motion Album 'The Healers: The Last Chapter'|url=https://www.ubetoo.com/music/black-motion-the-healers-last-chapter-album/| publisher=Ubetoo| access-date=2022-03-07}}</ref> It features Nokwazi, [[Ami Faku]], [[Simmy]], [[Sauti Sol]], [[Sun-El Musician]], [[Tresor (singer)|TRESOR]], and Kabza De Small. The album won Best Dance Album at [[27th South African Music Awards]].<ref>{{cite news|location=South Africa |work=News24|first=Qhama|last= Dayile|title=Here's the full list of the SAMA winners {{!}} Drum|url= https://www.snl24.com/drum/celebs/news/heres-the-full-list-of-the-sama-winners-20210731-3|date=2021-07-31| access-date=2022-03-21}}</ref> To further promote the album Red Bull Rendezvous launched a concert which was held [[Graskop]], Mpumalanga.<ref>{{cite web|title=After a decade in the industry, Black Motion is ready for the next stage| url=https://www.iol.co.za/entertainment/music/local/after-a-decade-in-the-industry-black-motion-is-ready-for-the-next-stage-ea632081-ccab-46f6-a1f6-1b1ea8a28103| publisher=Independent Online| access-date=2022-03-07|date=2020-10-25|first=Buhle|last=Mbonambi}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Red Bull Rendezvous presents 10 years of Black Motion |url=https://www.redbull.com/za-en/red-bull-rendezvous-presents-10-years-of-black-motion| publisher=Red Bull| access-date=2022-03-07|date=2020-09-25}}</ref>
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.<ref>{{cite web|title=TOSAC Streaming – International and Local|url=https://theofficialsacharts.co.za/the-hottest-international-digital-music-streaming-chart-in-south-africa-week-48/|work=The Official South African Charts|access-date=2024-07-28}}</ref>
DJ Murda departed from the group to launch his solo career, and was replaced by Problem Child Ten83 (born Kabelo Koma).<ref>{{cite web|title=Music duo take cool to another level |url=https://www.iol.co.za/amp/pretoria-news/music-duo-take-cool-to-another-level-15019905| publisher= Independent Online| access-date=2022-03-07| first=Virgilatte |last=Gwangwa|date=2018-05-17}}</ref>
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.<ref>https://www.ubetoo.com/news/black-motion-announces-new-album-rebirth-of-the-drum/</ref> It was released in September 2023.<ref>{{cite news|publisher=SNL24|language=en-ZA|location=South Africa|url-access=subscription|url=https://www.snl24.com/drum/celebs/news/the-new-black-motion-album-brings-the-drum-back-in-dance-music-20230907|title=The new Black Motion album brings the drum back in dance music|date=2023-09-07|first=Snazo|last= Notho}}</ref>
"Takala Zwino" featuring Afrikan Roots, Buckz, Mörda was released on May 10, 2024.<ref>{{cite web |access-date=2024-06-10 |date=2024-04-25 |first=Masego |last=Seemela |title=Takala Zwino reunites Black Motion's Smol and Mörda |url=https://www.sowetanlive.co.za/s-mag/culture/2024-04-25-black-motions-reunion-sees-the-release-of-new-single/ |work=SowetanLIVE}}</ref> It entered Local Radio Chart Top 10 at number 10.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://theofficialsacharts.co.za/charts/radio/|title=Local Radio Chart Top 10|access-date=2024-08-05|work=The Official South African Charts}}</ref>
== 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=== {| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;" |+ List of singles as lead artist, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name |- ! scope="col" rowspan="2"| Title ! scope="col" rowspan="2"| Year ! scope="col" colspan="1"| Peak chart positions ! scope="col" rowspan="2" style="width:12em;"| [[List of music recording certifications|Certifications]] ! scope="col" rowspan="2"| Album |- ! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:100%;"|[[Entertainment Monitoring Africa|ZA]]<br /> |- ! scope="row" | "Banane Mavoko" (featuring Jah Rich) [Remixes] |2011 |— | | {{Non-album single}} |- ! scope="row" | "Afrika Wo-Man" (UPZ, Black Motion featuring Theo Lawson) |2012 |— | | |- ! scope="row" | "Addicted to Scars" (Kwesta, Black Motion featuring Emily Crystal) |rowspan=3|2015 |— | | |- ! scope="row" | "Nanka Lamaphoyisa" (DJ Fresca, Black Motion featuring Tuna) |— | | |- ! scope="row" | "Kota" (Goodluck, Black Motion) |— | |''Coke Studio South Africa: Season 1'' |- ! scope="row" | "Anyway" (featuring Xoli M, Alie-Keyz) |rowspan=2|2018 |— | | |- ! scope="row" | "Joy Joy" (featuring [[Brenden Praise]]) |— | | |- ! scope="row" | "Everything (Full Version)" (Black Motion, Afrotraction featuring Mo-T) |rowspan=4|2020 |— | |''[[The Healers: The Last Chapter]]'' |- ! scope="row" | "Uwrongo" (Prince Kaybee, Shimza, Black Motion, Ami Faku) |1 |Platinum | |- ! scope="row" | "Don't Let Me Go" (Djeff, Black Motion featuring Malehloka, Miss P) |— | | |- ! scope="row" | "Another Man" (featuring Soulstar) |— | | |- ! scope="row" | "Xxikiwawa" (DJ Fortee, Black Motion, Lady Du featuring Pholoso & DJ Khosto) |rowspan=3|2021 |— | | |- ! scope="row" | "Eloyi" (Nobuhle, Black Motion) |— | |''IMVULA'' |- ! scope="row" | "Memeza" (Vanco, Black Motion featuring Xelimpilo) |— | | |- ! scope="row" | "Takala" (Black Motion, Afrikan Roots, Dj Buckz, Mörda) |2024 |10 | |{{non-album single}} |- | colspan="8" style="font-size:90%"| "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. |}
== Awards == === Dance Music Awards South Africa === {{Awards table}} !{{abbr|Ref.|References}} |- |rowspan="2"|2017 |rowspan="2"|Black Motion |Best Live Act |{{won}} |rowspan="2"|<ref>{{cite web|title=DJ Ganyani, Black Coffee, Black Motion win big at Dance Music Awards South Africa|url=https://www.yomzansi.com/2018/09/27/dj-ganyani-black-coffee-black-motion-win-big-at-dance-music-awards-south-africa/| access-date =2022-06-20| work=YoMzansi|date=27 September 2018 }}</ref> |- |Best International Producer |{{won}} |- |2019 |''Moya Wa Taola'' |Album of the Year |{{nom}} |<ref>{{cite web|title=Dance Music Awards South Africa 2019: All the winners|date=2019-10-04|url=https://www.musicinafrica.net/magazine/dance-music-awards-south-africa-2019-all-winners |work=Music in Africa|access-date=2024-07-26}}</ref> {{end}}
=== DStv Mzansi Viewers Choice Awards === {{Awards table}} ! {{abbr|Ref.|References}} |- | rowspan="2"|2017 | "Imali" | Favourite Song of the Year | {{nom}} | rowspan="2"|<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.news24.com/You/Archive/dstv-presents-its-very-first-mzansi-viewers-choice-awards-20170728|title=DStv presents its very first Mzansi Viewer's Choice Awards|publisher=News24| location =South Africa| language=en}}</ref> |- | Black Motion | Favourite Music Artist/Group | {{nom}} {{end}}
===Metro FM Music Awards=== {{Awards table}} !{{abbr|Ref.|References}} |- |2025 |Themselves |Best Duo/Group |{{pending}} |<ref>{{cite web|title=Metro FM Awards 2025: All the nominees|url=https://www.musicinafrica.net/magazine/metro-fm-awards-2025-all-nominees|work=Music in Africa|access-date=2025-03-11|first=Ano|last=Shumba|date=2025-03-05}}</ref> {{end}}
=== Mzansi Kwaito and House Music Awards === {{Awards table}} ! {{abbr|Ref.|References}} |- | rowspan="2"|2021 | rowspan="2"| "Uwrongo" - {{small|[[Prince Kaybee]], Shimza, Black Motion, [[Ami Faku]]}} | Best Collaboration |{{nom}} |rowspan="2"|<ref>{{cite web|title=Mzansi Kwaito and House Music Awards 2021: All the winners {{!}} Music In Africa |url=https://www.musicinafrica.net/magazine/mzansi-kwaito-and-house-music-awards-2021-all-winners| publisher=Music In Africa| access-date=2023-11-30| date=2021-12-02|first=Ano|last=Shumba}}</ref> |- |Most Voted Song |{{nom}} {{end}}
===IMV Awards === {{Awards table}} ! {{abbr|Ref.|References}} |- |rowspan=3|2026 |div style="text-align: center";> rowspan=3|"Monateng" |Best African Music Video |{{won}} |rowspan=3|<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.timeslive.co.za/tshisa-live/2026-01-28-black-motion-spice-drums-dj-bucks-monateng-scoops-three-imv-awards/#:~:text=South%20African%20electronic%20music%20heavyweights,Music%20Video%20(IMV)%20Awards. |title=Black Motion, Spice Drums, DJ Bucks’ ‘Monateng’ scoops three IMV Awards|first=Kgomotso|last=Moganedi|access-date=2026-01-28|date=2026-01-28|work=TimesLIVE}}</ref> |- |Original Recording |{{won}} |- |Best Costume |{{won}} {{end}}
=== South African Music Awards === {{Awards table}} !{{abbr|Ref.|References}} |- |2015 |''Fortune Teller'' |Best Dance Album |{{won}} | |- |2017 |''Ya Badimo'' |Best Dance Album |{{won}} | |- |rowspan="3"|2019 |rowspan="3"|''Moya Wa Taola'' | Album of the Year | {{nom}} |rowspan="3"|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://m.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/480/191520.html|title = All the 2019 SAMA winners|work=Biz Community| access-date=2024-04-07}}</ref> |- | Best Dance Album | {{won}} |- | [[South African Music Award for Duo or Group of the Year|Duo/Group of the Year]] | {{won}} |- |2021 |''[[The Healers: The Last Chapter ]]'' |Best Dance Album |{{won}} |<ref>{{cite news|location=South Africa |work=News24|first=Qhama|last= Dayile|title=Here's the full list of the SAMA winners {{!}} Drum|url=https://www.snl24.com/drum/celebs/news/heres-the-full-list-of-the-sama-winners-20210731-3|date=2021-07-31| access-date=2024-04-07}}</ref> |- |rowspan=5|2025 |div style="text-align: center";> rowspan=3|''The Cradle of Art'' |Best Produced Album |{{nom}} |rowspan=5|<ref>{{cite web|work=The Citizen|title=Black Motion and Thandiswa Mazwai among the most nominated artists for the SAMA31|url=https://www.citizen.co.za/entertainment/black-motion-and-thandiswa-mazwai-among-the-most-nominated-artists-for-the-sama31/|access-date=2025-08-30|first=Lineo|last=Lesemane}} </ref> |- |Best Engineered Album |{{nom}} |- |Best Dance Album |{{nom}} |- |div style="text-align: center";> rowspan=2|"Takala" |Best Collaboration |{{won}} |- |Best Duo/Group |{{won}} |}
== References == {{reflist}}
[[Category:House music duos]] [[Category:Musical groups established in 2010]] [[Category:2010 establishments in South Africa]]