Murdah Bongz

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

Early life and career Bongani Mohosana was born on the 9th of June 1987 in Pretoria, South Africa. 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.

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.

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

In September 2023, Mörda announced his second studio album Asante II, which was released on 29 September 2023.

"Burning Bush" with Thakzin, Ihhashi Elimhlophe was released on 8 September 2023 as the album's lead single.

The album was released on 29 September 2023.

Mörda's extended play CR4ZY, was released on June 7, 2024. It features Brenden Praise, Lusanda, Mpho.Wav and Kwamzy.

Mörda appeared on a single "Takala", collaboration with Black Motion, DJ Bucks, and African Roots released on May 10, 2024. The song entered Local Radio Chart Top 10 at number 10.

Endorsement In early September 2024, Mörda was announced as Miller brand ambassador.

Controversy In December 2022, it was alleged that Mörda had taken 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.

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.

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. outside Bongani and Zinhle's relationship, Bongani also has a son born in 2006.

Discography Studio albums Asante (2022) Asante II (2023) Asante III (2025)

Extended plays CR4ZY (2024)

As lead artist + List of singles as lead artist, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications AlbumZA "Summer Love" (featuring Nkosazana Daughter) 2022 — RiSA: Gold Asante "Mohigan Sun" (Mörda, Oscar Mbo featuring Murumba Pitch) 1 RiSA: 2× Platinum "Uxolo" (Kay-9ine, Mörda featuring Zeh SA)— "Street Fighter" (T-Deep, Mörda) 2026— "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Guest appearances

Awards and nominations GQ Best Dressed Awards 2024

Best Dressed Editor's Choice Grammy Awards 2024

Best compilation soundtrack for visual media Metro FM Music Awards

Best Styled Artist

Best Male Artist Best Artist of the Year NAACP Awards 2024 The Color Purple soundtrack Outstanding Soundtrack/Album Compilation South African Dance Music Awards

Best Dance Album

Best House Record South African Music Awards

RAV Music Video of the Year

"Horns in the Sun" Motsepe Foundation Record of the Year "Burning Bush" Best Collaboration

"Yes God" Remix of the Year Asante II Best Dance Album

Best Collaboration

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