Musa Motha is a dancer who competed on America's Got Talent: Fantasy League, competing on Simon Cowell’s team where he finished in 5th place.
Background[]
Musa Motha was born in Sebokeng, South Africa, however currently resides in London.
Musa had previously had his leg amputated as a result of developing cancer, which prevented him from continuing being a football player as he was prior to his amputation before falling in love with music and having his friends teach him how to dance.
In 2023, Musa competed on the sixteenth season of Britain’s Got Talent where he acquired the show's first ever Group Golden Buzzer and finished 5th overall in the Final.
In December 2023, both Musa & Lilliana Clifton performed a routine to Charlotte Plank, Rudimental and Vibe Chemistry’s “Dancing Is Healing” on The National Lottery's New Year's Eve Big Bash which was hosted by Jason Manford and Alesha Dixon.
Fantasy League Nominations[]
Musa Motha was nominated as one of the Top 40 acts, sending him through to the Draft Pool.
Fantasy League Draft Pool[]
Musa was drafted onto Simon Cowell’s team.
Fantasy League Preliminary[]
Musa Motha’s preliminary performance in Episode FL04 consisted of performing a dance routine to James Arthur's "Recovery." The performance had to be remotely recorded in London, as Musa's paperwork in order to travel to the USA had not been completed in time. Howie Mandel, Heidi Klum, Mel B and Simon Cowell all gave him standing ovations. He received enough votes to advance to the Semifinals instead of Travis Japan.
Fantasy League Semifinals[]
Musa Motha's Semifinal performance in Episode FL06 consisted of performing a dance routine to Wrabel's "The Village". Howie Mandel, Heidi Klum, Mel B and Simon Cowell all gave him standing ovations. Moved by his performance, Simon hit the Golden Buzzer to send him directly to the Final.
Fantasy League Final[]
Musa Motha's Finals performance in Episode FL07 consisted of dancing to Naughty Boy ft. Beyoncé's "Runnin' (Losin' It All)". Howie Mandel, Heidi Klum, Mel B and Simon Cowell all gave him standing ovations.
Fantasy League Finale[]
In the Episode FL08 finale, Musa danced to "You Are the Reason" performed by Calum Scott. He received enough votes to enter the Top 5 instead of Sofie Dossi. He finished in 5th place behind Ramadhani Brothers, The Pack Drumline, V.Unbeatable and SAINTED Trap Choir.
Trivia[]
- Musa is among a group of acts that received a Golden Buzzer on both AGT and an international version of the Got Talent franchise.
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