Black Coffee at the 64th Annual GRAMMY Awards in Las Vegas in April 2022.Photo:David Becker/Getty
David Becker/Getty
South African music producer and DJ Black Coffee, whose real name is Nkosinathi Innocent Maphumulo, has been involved in a severe travel incident that left him with injuries.
According to a post on the Grammy-winner’sInstagram, the incident occurred on his flight to his show at MUTE, a club in Mar del Plata, Argentina, on Sunday.
“Black Coffee was involved in a severe travel accident on a flight en route to his scheduled show in Mar del Plata,” the statement posted on his account on Wednesday reads. “The incident resulted in unforeseen complications and left him with some injuries.”
“Despite the challenges presented, Black Coffee is optimistic and recovering well!” the post concludes.
The exact details of 47-year-old Black Coffee’s injuries and medical state have not been disclosed. PEOPLE has reached out to the music producer’s reps for comment about his accident, but did not receive an immediate response.
DJ Black Coffee in Durban, South Africa in June 2021.Darren Stewart/Gallo Images via Getty
Darren Stewart/Gallo Images via Getty
In 2022, Black Coffee became the first South African artist to win best dance/electronic music awardat the Grammysfor his album,Subconsciously.
“While I was working on this album, it was so important for me to make it accessible to as many people as possible,” the producertoldBillboardin 2022.
“The album challenges many sounds and styles, all while staying true to my roots. I wanted to make an album that could be listened to not only in the car or in the club, but while you’re cleaning your house, going through a hard time and everything in between. It breaks boundaries, and I think that’s where the appeal ultimately lies.”
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DJ Black Coffee performs in Johannesburg in March 2021.LUCA SOLA/AFP via Getty
LUCA SOLA/AFP via Getty
Prior to his accident, the DJ last updatedhis Instagramon Dec. 30, with a carousel of photos to sum up the past year. “2023 is a year I’ll never forget ❤️🙏🏿 Looking forward to the new year ahead,” the caption reads.
source: people.com
