The countdown is on: Black coffee louded for his sold-out Madisan Square Garden show

By: Tsakisi Muhlari

Twitter: QueenTsakiey

Email: tsakisi200@gamil.com

Dj Black Coffee attends the 64th Annual GRAMMY Awards at MGM Grand Arena Las Vegas Photo By: Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic

Grammy grand winner DJ Black Coffee realised his dream of not only playing at Madison Square Garden but filling the New York City venue. 

Congratulatory messages have been streaming throughout the weekend since his show began. He took to New York's world well known stage on October 7, becoming the first South Africa DJ to headline at the venue.

President Cyril Ramaphosa connected in the celebrations by releasing a statement on his X timeline: “Congratulations to Black Coffee for being the first South African DJ to perform at Madison Square Garden in New York City, US, to a sold-out show this past Saturday. South African artists continue to distinguish themselves and promote our talents on the global stage. We thank you for flying the national flag.”

President Cyril Ramaphosa Congratulating Black Coffee Twitter link:  https://x.com/CyrilRamaphosa/status/1711310613454962908?s=20

Sports, arts, and culture minister Zizi Kodwa also shared out the proud moment. 

“Over the past weekend we saw the best of South African arts and sport. We are proud of our history-makers, record-breakers, and entertainers. Continue raising our flag sky high,” he wrote.

After his show, TshisaLIVE caught up with celebs who were at Black Coffee's send-off, including Metro FM breakfast host DJ Sabby. 

“I genuinely feel like we are living in a time that will define a moment in an era. Because we are watching some of these amazing humans create history in our lifetime. With Black Coffee's success, we saw him build and really innovate, find his feet, and even create a lane for him to play and be the superstar he is. It's a moment that reaffirms our dreams,” said DJ Sabby.

Black Coffee’s real name Nkosinathi Maphumulo, hails from Durban. He has become one of Mzansi's utmost celebrated DJs, and his impact has grown to playing for crowds in Ibiza and being allied with renowned stars including Drake, Alicia Keys, P Diddy, and many others.

    Black Coffee performing at Madison Square Garden

Social media sensation Carpo said Black Coffee's story was testament to faith and consistency which many young people from privileged backgrounds could look up to. 

“I feel inspired, and he made me believe anything is possible in life. What he is doing is amazing. For the kids in the hood, I want them to believe that and understand everything is possible with prayer and belief. I'm a big believer and I pray a lot. I've seen miracles happen to someone I'm close to. I saw what faith and God can do. Keep dreaming, keep believing.”

Olwethu “Ms Party” Mlotshwa, who is known as DJ Olwee, said Black Coffee's success had helped her and other DJs get more opportunities. 

“When Black Coffee does things like going to Madison Square Garden, it's great for someone like me. Being a dance music DJ opens doors for us to do more adventurous things.

“It shows people we can do things far beyond just being behind the desk. DJing is becoming extremely competitive, and you must compete at a very high level. We have a lot of ideas and sponsors tend not to believe in us. It builds a bigger conversation in terms of the people who want to support us as DJs.”

Listen to Black Coffee is the South Africa to headline Madison Square Garden-fhLZ0Ga4LOc-192k-1698 by Tsakisi Muhlari on #SoundCloud https://on.soundcloud.com/q8GT7

 

 

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