The BET Best International Act- Africa Award winner, the first for a South African, says he will continue investing and pursuing music because there’s still more to learn.
“This win comes with pressure, tact and releasing top artwork be it in SA or abroad.
Black Coffee also confirmed he will be doing work for P Diddy, and other top stars, among others.
The KZN born Nkosinathi Maphumulo, beat three of his country-men AKA, EMtee and Cassper Nyovest to clinch the prestigious award.
He also got the attention from the government in that Pres JG Zuma also, sent his message of congratulations.
“Black Coffee made history by becoming the first South African to win the prestigious Best International Act: Africa award.
Black Coffee has created and packaged uniquely African offerings to export to great successes internationally, a feat that countless artists, and other entrepreneurs, at home and across the globe would draw inspiration and wisdom from.”
“The ANC government continues to create opportunities within creative industries for local artists to thrive.
Maphumulo’s achievements clearly demonstrate that given such opportunities, there can be no limit to what an African child can achieve.
We equally congratulate all other South African artists who were also nominated for various BET award categories for the year 2016, including Kiernan Forbes (AKA), Refilwe Phoolo (Cassper Nyovest) and Mthembeni Ndevu (Emtee),” read the statement.
Black Coffee will be performing in Durban –first time after this historic win- at an exclusive J&B event on Friday (01 July).
Yes, its time like this one feels proud to declare “I’m an African”.
Meanwhile, on social media people could not help but share their admiration and joy for the DJ, wishing him well.
