With an illustrious career spanning years, Grammy-winning Black Coffee has quickly become one of the worldâs most followed and booked DJs.
BLACK COFFEE HANGS OUT WITH WILL SMITH AND INDIA MARTINEZ
Continue reading Black Coffee hangs out with Will Smith and India Martinez in Ibiza
With an illustrious career spanning years, Grammy-winning Black Coffee has quickly become one of the worldâs most followed and booked DJs.
BLACK COFFEE HANGS OUT WITH WILL SMITH AND INDIA MARTINEZ
He has headlined several shows and shared the stage with some of the entertainment industryâs greatest acts.
In addition, he has had the opportunity to meet some of the most influential political figures.
Thanks to his huge social media following, Black Coffee often trends whenever he posts or gets posted on the internet.The South African DJ is topping trends after his photos with US actor Will Smith and Spanish singer India Martinez made rounds online. The three were in Ibiza, Spain.
The photo has gained thousands of comments and reactions since it dropped on X, formerly Twitter.
DJ Black Coffee has undoubtedly wowed many with his sets at HiâIbiza, where he is a resident DJ.
THE FACE OF THE THEATRE IN IBIZA
After his thrust into the limelight, DJ Black Coffee has made Ibiza his playing ground. Since 2017, the South African superstar has used his residency to redefine Saturday nights in Ibiza.
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Since then, he has become the face of Saturday nights and has managed to wow unexpected special guests. Black Coffee exclusively headlines Theatre sets, while Damian Lazarus hosts The Club Room.
Over the years, he has since been dubbed the âface of Ibizaâ, and The South African dives into some of the A-listers spotted with Black Coffee on the Island in the Mediterranean Sea.
In June 2023, he hogged headlines when former US President Donald Trumpâs daughter, Ivanka Trump, shared videos with the DJ.
In addition to Ivanka Trump and her husband, Black Coffee has rubbed shoulders with some of the finest acts in the music industry, including Busta Rhymes, David Guetta, and Canadian rapper Drake.
CAREER
After matric, DJ Black Coffee majored in Jazz Studies at Durban University of Technology. He later worked as a backup singer with Madala Kunene.
The exposure saw him competing in the Red Bull Music in 2003.
He had his big break when he dropped his songâ Happiness.â Two years later, he was shot to fame when he dropped a remix of Hugh Masekelaâs 1972 hit âStimela.â
Since then, DJ Black Coffee has won big and worked with some of the biggest stars, including Drake. Undoubtedly, one of his biggest career highlights is his last album, Subconsciously, which he released in 2021.
The album went on to win the Best Dance/Electonic Album award at the 64th Annual Grammy Awards.
Black Coffee set social media abuzz after his photos with US actor Will Smith and singer India Martinez flooded the internet.
Viral sensation Skomota is making headlines after his management showed off his new Mercedes-Benz V-Class worth R1.4 million.
SKOMOTAâS MANAGEMENT SHOWS OFF HIS NEW MERCEDES-BENZ, MZANSI REACTS
MDN News first shared the video of the car on X, formerly Twitter. The blog posted, âSkomota celebrates the purchase of his new Mercedes V-Class.â
Continue reading âUnaware of the new carâ: SA react to Skomotaâs recent Mercedes purchase
From Lagos to the world, Tems has navigated fame with an unwavering commitment to authenticity.
The singer shared insights into her journey and how she maintains her true self amidst the pressures of global stardom.
Tems embraces authenticity on a global stage
TEMS EVOLUTION OF STYLE
Tems, now a global sensation, talked to Essence about how travelling and exposure to diverse cultures have influenced her style.
âI find myself more interested in trying new things,â she said. âI could see a balloon skirt and think itâs interesting. Itâs all about my inner creativity wanting to burst out.â
Her evolving style, marked by experimentation, reflects her personal growth rather than the demands of fame.
TEMS ON AUTHENTICITY
Karefa-Johnson, the interviewer for Essence, probed whether Tems was ever surprised by othersâ perceptions of her.
Tems, however, finds it more intriguing than surprising.
She emphasised the importance of staying true to oneself despite external expectations.
âTrying to be someone else does a disservice to yourself,â she explained.
âYou should just be who you are.â
TEMS ON NAVIGATING EXPECTATIONS
The conversation took a deeper turn as Karefa-Johnson highlighted the pressure on artists to conform to certain standards.
Tems acknowledged this, stating that focusing on what people think leads to an unsustainable way of living.
âYou have to think about why youâre doing what youâre doing,â she advised.
âPeople who are for you will love you regardless, just by you being who you are.â
REPRESENTING HER PEOPLE
Tems also addressed the challenge of representing an entire demographic, according to Bella Naija Style.
She finds it challenging to meet varied expectations from fans worldwide.
âThere are so many expectations from different places,â she said. âI donât try to know them. I am only a girl.â
EMBRACING HERITAGE
Despite global fame, Tems remains deeply connected to her Nigerian roots.
âYou have to show up as who you really are,â she said.
Her Yoruba heritage influences her style, from traditional attire to modern fashion choices, according to Rap Up. Tems believes that art should reflect emotion, and her identity as a Nigerian is a significant part of that.
LOOKING AHEAD
Looking towards the future, Tems shared her ambitions. âIâm building my life for myself,â she said.
Her goals include creating wealth to support others and finding freedom in nature and music. âI want to be proud of the life I lived,â she added.
Her focus is on living authentically rather than chasing external validation. In closing, Tems reflected on the unpredictability of life. âYou make plans, and God laughs,â she remarked.
FACING FAME
Her journey is a testament to embracing change and staying true to oneâs vision. âBe there for yourself, always,â she advised. âStand up for yourself and be present.â
Temsâ conversation with Karefa-Johnson highlights her commitment to authenticity in the face of fame.
Her approach to style, heritage, and personal goals reveals a powerful message: to thrive, one must remain true to oneself.
The mother of controversial former Miss SA contestant Chidimma Adetshina could be facing criminal action for identity theft.
On Tuesday, Parliamentâs Home Affairs committee has been informed the Hawks are now involved in the probe.