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Black Coffee, whose real name is Nkosinathi Innocent Maphumulo, is a South African DJ, record producer, and songwriter. He was born on March 11, 1976 in Durban, South Africa, and was raised in a musical family. From a young age, Black Coffee was exposed to a variety of musical genres, including gospel, jazz, and funk.

Black Coffee’s career began in the early 2000s, when he started performing as a DJ at local clubs and events in South Africa. He quickly made a name for himself on the scene and began releasing his own music. In 2005, he released his debut album “Black Coffee”, which featured a mix of deep house, soulful house, and afro-jazz. The album was a critical and commercial success, and established Black Coffee as a force to be reckoned with in the South African music industry.

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Black Coffee’s career has continued to soar in the years since his debut album. He has released several more albums, including “Home Brewed” (2008), “Africa Rising” (2010), and “Subconsciously” (2019). He has also collaborated with a number of other artists, both in South Africa and internationally. Some of his most notable collaborations include “Superman” with Bucie, “Turn Me On” with Usher, and “Drive” with David Guetta.

Black Coffee has also had a number of notable performances and residencies throughout his career. In 2016, he performed at the opening ceremony of the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. He has also been a resident DJ at the prestigious Hï Ibiza nightclub in Ibiza, Spain.

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Black Coffee has received numerous accolades for his contributions to the music industry. In 2015, he was honored with the International Achievement award at the 2015 South African Music Awards. He has also been nominated for a number of awards, including the BET Awards and the MTV Africa Music Awards.

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Black Coffee has received numerous accolades for his contributions to the music industry. In 2015, he was honored with the International Achievement award at the 2015 South African Music Awards. He has also been nominated for a number of awards, including the BET Awards and the MTV Africa Music Awards.

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