Ghanaian socialite-turned-musician Hajia4Real, known offstage as Mona Faiz Montrage, has re-emerged on the music scene with a defiant new single titled “Move”, marking her first major release since her high-profile legal battle in the United States.
Released just days after she voluntarily turned herself in to U.S. authorities, the track serves as a bold musical statement from an artist whose name made global headlines in connection with a multi-million dollar romance scam.
In “Move,” Hajia4Real addresseed her ordeal head-on by singing with determination and resilience.
“I may have been knocked down, but I haven’t given up on myself.”
The single appears to channel her turmoil into art, offering fans not just music but a glimpse into her emotional recovery and perspective following her conviction.
Mona was convicted in June 2024 for her involvement in a romance scam syndicate that operated from 2013 to 2019, defrauding unsuspecting individuals and businesses across the United States.
The case drew massive public attention, especially due to Mona’s celebrity status in Ghana and her connections within the entertainment and fashion industries.
The U.S. Justice Department sentenced her to one year and one day at the Federal Detention Centre in Philadelphia.
Though the sentence was handed down in June, Hajia4Real turned herself in voluntarily on July 29, 2024, a move many saw as a gesture of accountability.
In addition to the prison sentence, Mona was ordered to forfeit $216,475 and pay $1,387,458 in restitution to her victims—a staggering sum reflective of the magnitude of the scam.
With “Move,” Hajia4Real is reclaiming her narrative.
The song’s production is laced with Afrobeat and dancehall influences, creating an infectious rhythm that contrasts with the gravity of her real-life experiences.
Her lyrics signal a renewed sense of purpose, with themes of survival, rebirth, and a refusal to be defined by her lowest moments.
