Black Coffee

Black Coffee

Lithuania LithuaniaartistMaleb. 19768.0Global Dominance: 0.00%

Black Coffee, whose real name is Nkosinathi Maphumulo, is a renowned South African DJ and music producer celebrated for his contributions to the house music genre. With a career spanning over two decades, he has achieved international acclaim and is known for his innovative sound that blends traditional African music with modern electronic beats. Black Coffee's influence extends beyond music; he is also recognized for his philanthropic efforts and advocacy for the South African arts. His collaborations with international artists have further solidified his status as a global music icon.

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Black Coffee has performed at the Zamna festival, contributing to its international recognition.

Iš Meksikos džiunglių – į Maltos pakrantę: kviečia pasaulį sužavėjęs „Zamna“ festivalis | Gyvenimas
15min – major Lithuanian news website·LithuaniaLithuania· 2026-07-29
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Drake revealed that his bet was inspired by a message from South African DJ Black Coffee.

Drake wins $1m World Cup bet after Canada knocks out South Africa
The Punch·NigeriaNigeria· 2026-06-29
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Black Coffee is an influential figure in the music industry whom Naak sent his track Noba Yintoni to for feedback.

Naak’s Noba Yintoni moves hearts and the dance floor – The Mail & Guardian
Mail & Guardian·South AfricaSouth Africa· 2026-02-04
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Black Coffee will headline Africa Is Not a Jungle in Durban on Saturday 8 November.

Africa Is Not a Jungle, and ACCES Music Conference and Red Bull Flugtag – The Mail & Guardian
Mail & Guardian·South AfricaSouth Africa· 2025-10-31
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Revered international DJ Black Coffee plays later in the evening at SantAnna Beach Club.

‘Even the humble act of taking a breather is an exceptional experience here’ – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-06-02
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Black Coffee is a star in South Africa's music sector, headlining global festivals.

The Untapped $10B Goldmine of Africa’s music and movie industries
Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950·GhanaGhana· 2025-04-24
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One of the biggest moments of their early career was when they featured on the Black Coffee hit We Dance Again.

Nakhane is a lot of things — but not a pop star – The Mail & Guardian
Mail & Guardian·South AfricaSouth Africa· 2025-04-04
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