The latest update on Black Coffee Net Worth in dollars. The name Black Coffee might not ring a bell, but trust when I say he is one of the richest DJs and artiste in South Africa. He is one of the most prominent producers in Africa, those who are consistent in the music industry will know what we are talking about. Shocked right! There are many celebrities who are not that popular but they earn a good amount of money for their upkeep and various needs. This article will cover the Net worth and biography of popular South African Disc Jockey Black Coffee.

Black Coffee Net Worth 2020 And Biography

  • Full Name: Nkosinathi Innocent  Maphumulo
  • Date Of Birth: 11th March 1976
  • Occupation: Artist, Songwriter, DJ
  • Country: South Africa
  • Black Coffee Net worth: $60 Million

 

  • BIOGRAPHY

Nkosinathi Innocent  Maphumulo A.K.A Black Coffee was born 11th of March 1976 in Umlazi, South Africa. Growing up there he later moved to Durban which is the home town of Nelson Mandela. Brought up from a dysfunctional family, his mother divorced his father which made him grew up with his mother only. Being with only his mother, life was hard and difficult, his childhood was not that fun. His mother had to carry out little menial jobs to provide for the house, all these hardships and struggles made him highly intellectual and during that process, he had an interest in music, as he always listened to reggae music from his uncle collection.

  • EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

A tragedy occurred when he lost the use of his left arm. His hand was run off by a taxi during the rally support of Freed Nelson Mandela from Robben Island in 1990. Devasted this incident occurred 2 years after he and his mother moved to Mthatha. He was frustrated and depressed because of his arm, the main purpose he had to rely on was music. He focused more on music and he was determined to make it, despite him having just one hand that he can control. Black Coffee decided to go, Durban, to continue schooling. He studied music theory with a major in Jazz at the Technikon Natal now the Durban University Of Technology, unfortunately, he later dropped out before the completion of his course.

He continued learning electronic music and he started his career in 1994. He worked for as a backup singer for Madala Kunene, together with his then schoolmates Mnqobi Mdabe (Shota) and Thandukwazi Sikhosana (Demor). Luckily for him year 2003, the Red Bulls Music Academy accepted him and one other participant. This made him progressed in his music and he went further for more training and he was also pushed into the South Africa Dance music scene. He released a song, happiness and that song was featured on the DJs at work album. This song was his first break into the music industry. The year 2005, Black Coffee dropped a remix of Hugh Masekela’s 1972 hit song titled Stimela, that same year he released his album and officially launched his own company. The album featured collaborations from top artistes in South Africa, the likes of Thandiswa Mazwai, Hugh Masekela, Busi Mhlongo. The album which was titled Black Coffee was created using very basic music software.

  • CAREER

The year 2007, Black Coffee was a recognized name in the South Africa Music Industry, not just that he was also a recognized DJ. He was known to use tribal and vocal laced beats. He released his second studio album which he titled Have Another One. On the album, he featured “Wathula Nje” a remix of Victor Ntoni’s 2004 jazz ballad “Thetha”. The song was later released in Europe together, this time he featured Bantu Soul through a European label Realtone Records on vinyl and digitally. His twelve track album which featured top South African artists like Siphokazi, Busi Mhlongo, and kwaito sensation L’vovo and also a 17-year-old high school producer from Eshowe Kwa Zulu Natal by name Culoe De Song.

Culoe De Song became the second artist signed to Soulistic Music. Bringing him into the label, was a dream come true for the young man, Black Coffee collaborated with him on an Afro-electronic dub titled 100 Zulu warriors. The year 2008, Black Coffee performed among top DJs in the African Music Industry, the likes of Little Louie Vega, Alix Alvarez, Franck Roger, Charles Webster, DJ Spinall, and Osunlade at the Red Bull Music Academy Longue at the Sonar festival in Barcelona.

  • GUINNESS WORLD RECORD

2009, he released his third studio album featuring Ringo Madlingozi, Zonke, Hugh Masekela, Zakes Bantwini, and others and he titled it Home Brewed. That same year his newly acts Culoe De Song, Tumelo and the great Zakes Bantwini achieved gold and platinum sales from new releases which they did. The year 2010, Black Coffee was known worldwide, he was inducted on the Guinness world record as he DJed 60 hours non-stop at Maponya Mall. Following up with that, the world recognized the work he has done also the South Africa Music Industry. That same year he won two award categories; Best Urban Dance Album and Best Male Artist at the South African Music Awards.

The year 2011 he released Africa Rising which was launched at the Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban, South Africa. The event which included 8,000 audiences live 24 piece orchestra. This event was filmed for the Africa Rising DVD. That same year others in the label released their own songs Culoe de Song’s “Elevation”, Sai & Ribatones “Here and Now, Boddhi Satva’s “Invocation and the label’s “Soulistic Music Cuts. The album Africa Rising which Black Coffee featured Bucie or the soulful musician Toshi Tikolo on the title “Buya”. The Africa Rising DVD and triple CD sold platinum in a space of one month.

The year 2013, Black Coffee had already made a name for himself, many booked him up for shows and he performed at different places, he was featured on magazines and speakers for various events. Black Coffee was a source of inspiration to many South African youths because despite his struggle he was still able to achieve all he dreamt for. He followed his passion, worked on his craft, and made a name for himself. He performed at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival and Ultra Music Festival, he was also known as the first South African artiste to win an award for Best International Act Africa at the BET awards 2016. He was a contributor to one of the songs on Drake album More Life, he was also named the 91st advisor on top 100 DJs. This list carries all professional DJs worldwide.
Black Coffee got married traditionally to the love of his life Enhle Mbali Mlotshwa, she is an actress m, presenter, and TV host. He later did the white wedding on the 8th of January 2017 before then they both have two kids together. Black Coffee had a previous relationship with Brangelina who was his ex-wife, the woman gave birth to two sons. Making it 4 children the DJ has presently.

Black Coffee Net Worth 2020 ($60 Million)

Talking about a man whose name is in the Guinness World record, imagine so much wealth and fame he must have. Black Coffee is known to be a lover of fast cars, although in terms of the fash, on the scene, he is not that interested, he prefers wearing simple wears which makes him comfortable always.

Black Coffee in his garage has lots of fancy cars like a Mercedes-Benz CLK, Merc Station Wagon, Bentley, and a Maserati. He owns a house in Los Angeles and others. His estimated Net worth should be about $60 Million. He is known as someone who lives a very simple lifestyle, regardless of the amount of wealth he has acquired.

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No matter what Black Coffee faced even with just one arm he was still able to be a Disc Jockey, this article has shown You the life of one man who was able to achieve his dreams, despite being faced with circumstances and setbacks. Success does not come to you, you have to go for it. If you want to be great, you don’t expect things to be smooth for you, you must face challenges, but it all matters if you are going to let it weigh you down or you get back up and fight.

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