DJ Black Coffee, whose real name is Nkosinathi Innocent Maphumulo, grew up in South Africa facing significant challenges, long before he became a celebrated Grammy-winning artist. His remarkable journey from the townships to performing on the world’s biggest stages is often hailed as one of the most inspiring tales in contemporary electronic music. 🌍 Early Life & Moving Townships From Umlazi to Mthatha: Born on March 11, 1976, in the vibrant township of Umlazi in Durban, South Africa, his life took a turn after his parents divorced. He then moved to the Ngangelizwe township in Umtata (Mthatha) to live with his mother. No Running Water: As a child, he had to take care of his grandmother's cattle and carry heavy buckets of water on his head, since his home didn’t have indoor plumbing. ⚡ The Life-Changing Accident Losing the Use of His Arm: On February 11, 1990, a large crowd gathered in Mthatha to celebrate Nelson Mandela's anticipated release. During the festivities, a driver with their headlights off crashed into the crowd. The Injury: At just 13 years old, Maphumulo suffered a serious brachial plexus injury, which left him unable to use his left arm. This forced him to adapt and pursue his music career using only his right hand. 🎶 Musical Foundation Academic Hustle With a strong desire to make music, he majored in Jazz Studies at the Durban University of Technology. To fund his education, he took on tough side jobs and even worked as a backup singer for local artists. Group SHANA: He formed the Afro-pop trio SHANA (Simply Hot and Naturally African) with his classmates, giving him his first real taste of the music industry. 💻 The Breakthrough Red Bull Music Academy: A major turning point for him happened in 2003 when he was selected as one of just two South African participants for the Red Bull Music Academy in Cape Town. This opportunity really boosted his presence in the electronic music scene. The Bedroom Producer: When he released his debut album, simply titled after himself, in 2005, he didn’t have fancy equipment or high-end MIDI controllers. In fact, he famously crafted the entire album right from his bedroom, using just basic computer software and a regular computer mouse. DJ Black Coffee and DJ Shimza are some of the best afro house dj's in the world. They always perform some of the best afro house sets to date.
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