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Kudos for DJ Black Coffee

By Staff Writer 27 Jun 2016 1 Min Read Save

Last updated: 16 Oct 2026, 21:34

South Africa President Jacob Zuma gives a press conference on July 29, 2013 at the Unions Building in Pretoria. South African-born Hollywood actress and UN Messenger of Peace Charlize Theron also took part in the press conference, accompanied by the Executive Director of UNAIDS Michel Sidibe, to discuss the strides being made in the fight against HIV and AIDS and how collaboration can assist mitigate the pandemic's negative impact on young girls. They will also explore ways to support South Africa's efforts to enable young women and girls to lead healthier and HIV and AIDS -free lives. AFP PHOTO / STEPHANE DE SAKUTIN

Pretoria – President Jacob Zuma has congratulated DJ and music producer DJ Black Coffee for being the first South African music artist to win a Black Entertainment Television (BET) Award.

The renowned home-grown DJ, whose real name is Nkosinathi Maphumulo, won in the “Best International Act-Africa” category at the awards ceremony held last night in Los Angeles, in the United States.

The BET Awards were established in 2001 to celebrate African-Americans and other minorities in music, acting, sports, and other fields of entertainment.

President Zuma said this was a great achievement.

“DJ Black Coffee continues to inspire our youth with this achievement and has now become our prime international export in the music industry, as an example of the South African youth talent.

“Our nation is immensely proud of him and this achievement in particular. We congratulate him most heartily,” said President Zuma.

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