Black Coffee
South AfricaartistMaleb. 19768.0Global Dominance: 0.01%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 is one of the guest artists featured on the album.
Nduduzo Makhathini brings new album to Cape Town this FridaySouth Africa· 2026-06-19
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 & GuardianSouth Africa· 2026-02-04
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 & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-10-31
Black Coffee is among the nominees for the South African Social Media Awards.
South African social media awards reveal 2025 nominees at tempo restaurant – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-08-18
Black Coffee is another DJ that Kelvin is a fan of.
Kelvin, víctima inocente de los Dominican Don’t Play: “Estaba en el sitio equivocado” | Noticias de Madrid
Spain· 2025-08-10
Black Coffee was set to perform at the nightclub planned for The Ritz's relaunch.
A new chapter in the life of the glitzy Ritz hotel – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-07-06
Black Coffee is a global house music icon headlining the Hey Neighbour festival.
Diary: Comedy Jam at The Houghton Hotel in August, Vuma Levin returns with new album Allegories, Black Coffee at Hey Neighbour – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-07-04
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
Ireland· 2025-06-02
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
Ghana· 2025-04-24
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 & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-04-04
