Black Coffee, a pseudonym for Nkosinathi Innocent Maphumulo, is one of the most influential DJs and producers in contemporary electronic music, originally from Umlazi, South Africa. Born on 11 March 1976, he revolutionised the global house scene with a deep sound that combines African percussion, soul and minimalist techno.
After studying music at Technikon Natal and starting his career as a backing vocalist, he burst onto the scene in 2005 with his first self-titled album, giving birth to a personal style dubbed 'Afropolitan House'. His growth has been unstoppable, leading him to collaborate with the likes of Drake, David Guetta, Usher and Pharrell Williams, and to perform at the world's most prestigious festivals and clubs, from Coachella to Tomorrowland to Ibiza.
In 2022, he won the Grammy Award for Best Dance/Electronic Album with 'Subconsciously', making him the first African artist to receive such recognition in this category. Black Coffee is also a cultural entrepreneur, committed to the promotion of new South African talents through his Soulistic Music label and to the enhancement of the African house scene internationally.