DJ Black Coffee will make history when he becomes the first South African DJ and producer to perform at New York’s famed Madison Square Garden later on Saturday.
The 47-year-old DJ, whose rise to international acclaim includes winning a BET Award in 2016 followed by a Grammy win in the dance/electronic album category last year.
The KwaZulu-Natal-born artist will be supported by the amapiano twin duo of Major League DJz with a number of special appearances from other country exports Oskido, Msaki and Mondli Ngcobo among others.
The show is expected to feature a 12-piece orchestra and a 360-degree stage setup.
Taking to social media Black Coffee said the dream was becoming a reality and that he couldn’t wait to share all the energy, emotion and passion they’ve been pouring into the show.
The dream is becoming a reality…See you Saturday, NYC ❤️🗽🙏🏿 #BCMSG pic.twitter.com/cd6WzLLmt8
— Black Coffee (@RealBlackCoffee) October 5, 2023
