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Dj Black Coffee's Biography in Summary

DJ Black Coffee, widely recognized as Black Coffee, is a renowned figure in the South African music scene, acclaimed as a songwriter, singer, entrepreneur, and proficient Disc Jockey. He goes by his birth name, Nkosinathi Innocent Maphumulo. Black Coffee is an esteemed veteran in the South African music domain, and he has achieved substantial success both in his personal life and career.

Born on March 11, 1975, in Durban, South Africa, Black Coffee hails from a Christian family, with his parents being South African. His father departed when he was just 12 years old, leaving him to fend for himself at an early age. Alongside his mother, he relocated to Ngangelizwe, a town in Umtata. He pursued a Jazz major at the Durban University of Technology, previously known as Technikon Natal.

Black Coffee's Career

During his time at university, Black Coffee, along with his friends, formed a music group called "SHANA," which stands for "Simply Hot And Naturally African," and focused on Afro-pop music. Independently, Black Coffee garnered recognition as an artist and DJ, earning a spot at the Red Bull Music Academy in Cape Town in 2003 as one of the two South African participants. His music gained traction, receiving extensive exposure from prominent platforms and spaces within the South African entertainment industry.

In 2005, Black Coffee showcased his talents by releasing a remix of Hugh Masekela's 1972 hit, "Stimela." During the same year, he unveiled his self-titled debut album, "Black Coffee," while also establishing his own record label.

The album "Black Coffee" resonated remarkably with the public, with Black Coffee noting that he created it using basic software. His breakthrough moment came in 2016 with the release of the track "Happiness," propelling him to heightened popularity. Since then, Black Coffee has continued to rise in fame, releasing a multitude of songs and albums. His collaborations with renowned artists such as Usher in "Laila" and David Guetta in "Drive" further solidified his stature. In 2017, even Drake acknowledged DJ Black Coffee's significant contribution to his album "Get It Together."

Black Coffee's Albums and Songs

Following his initial album and song release, DJ Black Coffee has maintained a consistent output of albums and songs, contributing to his ever-growing musical legacy.

Black Coffee's Marriage

Initially, DJ Black Coffee was married to Enhle Mbali Mlotshwa, a prominent South African actress and presenter. Their engagement in 2011 led to a traditional marriage in the same year, followed by legal registration in 2017. Their union brought forth two children.

However, in July 2019, Black Coffee and Enhle Mbali Mlotshwa went their separate ways, marking a reported divorce. Currently, Black Coffee is romantically involved with Cane Alexandra, an actress and makeup artist from the United Kingdom. Black Coffee is now a father of six children.

Black Coffee's Net Worth

DJ Black Coffee's financial standing places him among the wealthiest entertainers in South Africa and the broader African continent, with an approximate net worth of $60 million. His remarkable achievements and contributions in the music industry have propelled him to this noteworthy status.

DJ Black Coffee Albums

• Black Coffee: 2005
• Have Another One: 2007
• Home Brewed: 2009
• Africa Rising DVD: 2012
• Africa Rising CD: 2012
• Pieces of Me: 2015
• The Journey Continues: 2016
• Music is King EP: 2018

DJ Black Coffee Songs 

• We Dance Again
• Deep in the Bottom
• Come with Me
• Your Eyes
• Superman
• Rock My World
• Buya
• Afraid of The Dark
• You Rock my World
• Trip to Lyon
• I’ll Find You
• Stuck in your love
• The Beat of Indlamu
• Izizwe
• Never Saw You Coming
• Gardens of Eden
• Kwanele
• Extra Time on you
• Inseparable
• I Know What’s On your Mind
• Love on fire
• 100 Zulu Warriors
• Wathula Nje
• Music is the answer
• Inkodlo Kamashimsne
• Someday
• Traveler
• Angelina
• Gratitude
• I Have Faith
• Time to Go
• Molo Sweetie

Black Coffee Awards

Black Coffee has had a successful career so far which has seen him gotten several nominations and he has also walked with various awards and recognitions.

• SAMA Best Urban Dance Album: 2005 
• South African Music Awards: 2010
• 12th South African Music Awards: 2006
• SAMA Best Male Artist: 2010 
• Health Magazine Best Man: 2010 
• Best Produced Album by Metro FM Award: 2010 
• Best Dance Album by Metro FM Award: 2010 
• Most Talented Male Artist by Channel O Award: 2011 
• Coolest DJ by Sunday Times Generation Next Award: 2012 
• SAMA Best Dance Album: 2013 
• Coolest DJ by Sunday Times Generation Next Award: 2013
• Coolest DJ by Sunday Times Generation Next Award: 2014 
• Breakthrough DJ of the Year by DJ Awards: 2015 
• SAMA Best Dance Album: 2016 
• Album of the Year Best Engineered Album International Recognition: 2016 
• Best International Act by BET Award: Africa: 2016 
• DJ Awards Best Deep House DJ: 2016 
• DJ Awards Best Deep House DJ: 2017 
• Dance Music Awards South Africa Best International Producer: 2018 
• Best International DJ