Black Motion, Spice Drums And DJ Bucks ‘Monateng’ Music Video Secures Three Wins At The IMV Awards

Black Motion has marked a notable chapter in its visual catalogue after taking to Instagram to confirm that the music video for Monateng, created alongside Spice Drums and DJ Bucks, received three accolades at the IMVA International Music Video Awards. The announcement places the release among the recognised African works acknowledged on an international platform dedicated to music-led visual storytelling.

In the post shared with followers, the group wrote: “Monateng just took home 3 awards at the IMVA International Music Video Awards — a platform dedicated to expanding filmmaking into a true visual symphony, where music and film move as one. This win celebrates the power of African sound, vision, and storytelling on a global stage.
Salute to the entire creative team that helped turn music into cinema. 🌍🎶🎥” The message framed the achievement as a collective result rather than an individual milestone, highlighting collaboration as a central theme.

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The video secured wins in three categories: Best African Music Video, Best Costume and Original Recording. Each award reflects different elements of the release, collectively positioning Monateng as a project that resonated across multiple areas recognised by the IMV Awards. The honours arrive as the awards platform continues to spotlight music videos that merge sound and visual expression with cultural context.

Black Motion, formed by long-time collaborators Thabo Mabogwane and Robert Mahosana, has built a reputation rooted in Afro-house and spiritual soundscapes that prioritise rhythm, heritage and atmosphere. Over the years, the duo’s work has extended beyond audio releases, consistently placing importance on how music is presented and received visually. Monateng continues within that trajectory, bringing together established collaborators while reaching new audiences through international recognition.

Spice Drums and DJ Bucks’ involvement adds further dimension to the release, reinforcing the collaborative nature of the project. Their contributions align with the broader aim of presenting a unified piece that bridges sound and visual narrative without shifting focus away from the music itself.

The IMVA recognition situates Monateng within a growing archive of African music videos acknowledged on global stages. The awards signal how African artists continue to participate in international conversations around music, visuals and storytelling through releases that travel beyond local borders.

As shared through their announcement, the achievement stands as a moment of acknowledgement for everyone involved in the project, from conception to release, underlining how collective effort remains central to Black Motion’s ongoing journey.