This is for his effortless work in promoting and putting the country on the international radar.
The recognition was confirmed by Recording Industry of SA, organisers of the SAMAs, who will be present him with the International Achievement Award.
Black Coffee’s recognition follows hot on the heels tours he’s featured such as the world’s dance capital of Ibiza well as criss-crossing the globe on a 17 country tour that spanned four continents over five months. This tour included dates in North America, among others.
In a long response the multi award winning DJ said:”, “I’m truly honoured by this great gesture. What makes it really special for me is that from the beginning I’ve always wanted to follow in the footsteps of Bra Hugh Masekela, Johnny Clegg, DJ Mbuso, Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Busi Mhlongo, the late Lucky Dube and Miriam Makeba to name a few.
These are people who strongly believed South African Music and Culture was not inferior, but even more special because of our diverse cultures. As a proud South African, I urge our youth to understand that the future of our country is in their hands, to leave the past behind, know that they can be anything they want to be and the World is their oyster.
Trust Your Dopeness. This wouldn’t be possible without my amazing team at Soulistic Music, Real Tone Agency and William Morris Agency.
I dedicate this award to my beautiful Wife Mbalenhle and my children who allow me to continue chase my dreams. Thank you to the powers that be at the SAMAs for this Honour.”
The Durban born will be honoured at the 22nd SAMA ceremony scheduled for June 4 at Inkosi Albert Luthuli Convention Center, Durban.
Tickets for the live spectacle are available at Computicket, starting at R350.
