DJ Black Coffee (real name Nkosinathi Innocent Maphumulo) has rubbed shoulders with some of the world’s biggest stars. From Drake to Busta Rhymes, David Guetta, Travis Scott and Ivanka Trump, his musical talents and star power have seen him meeting some of the most prominent celebrities.
As the award-winning DJ, record producer and songwriter’s star continues to shine, he was recently spotted hanging out with Hollywood A-lister Will Smith and world-renowned musician India Martinez.
DJ Black Coffee's Star Power
A picture of the trio in Ibiza, Spain, which is regarded as the party capital of the world, has been making waves on social media. Scores of fans have chimed in about the “Drive” hitmaker’s star power as he trended online. This included @__ThapeloM, who posted on X: “Black coffee out there living like a superstar Wait... He is a superstar.” @AgentChitsinde added: “This guy is huge...massive.” @XUFFLER commented: “Every since Grootman dodged a bullet his been living like a superstar .” @jawawa95 also posted: “The real king , living the best life.”
DJ Black Coffee's Musical Success
The Grammy Award-winning musician has been spending much of the summertime in the US, Europe and other areas in the northern hemisphere, playing at some of the biggest musical events. This includes headlining major parties in Ibiza and Amsterdam as he continues to elevate his career as one of the world’s most followed and booked DJs.
He is no stranger to the party scene on the Island in the Mediterranean Sea as since 2017, Coffee’s residency at Hï Ibiza. After earning the reputation as one of the faces of Ibiza, the KwaZulu-Natal-born DJ now also exclusively headlines Theatre sets, while Damian Lazarus hosts The Club Room.
DJ Black Coffee's Faith
His continued musical success comes after he survived a harrowing plane accident in January in which he sustained significant injuries. At the time, he was in his private plane from Brazil en-route to a gig in Argentina. He took a few months off from music to recover.
His near-death experience saw him commit his life to God. He joined the likes of fellow musicians Cassper Nyovest and Puerto Rican star, Daddy Yankee, who have recently turned to their Christian faiths. In an interview with Kaya FM’s Thabo ‘Tbose’ Mokwele in March, the DJ said he saw his life flash before his eyes during the plane crash. “It was not quick. That was the most painful thing about this incident... And then I woke up in the hospital. It happened for maybe a minute, it gave me time to think while it was happening. I had time to pray while it was happening. I had time to hope that it was not going to be over,” he said at the time.
Black Coffee: A Superstar on the Rise
Black Coffee's journey is a testament to his resilience, talent and faith. From his humble beginnings to his global success, he has overcome adversity and emerged as one of the most influential DJs in the world. His music continues to inspire millions around the globe and he shows no signs of slowing down. His recent outings in Ibiza with Will Smith and India Martinez are just another testament to his star power and his ability to connect with audiences on a global scale.
