Black Coffee’s net worth in 2025: A look at his career, assets, and endorsements
Black Coffee's net worth mirrors what happens when talent meets dedication, hard work, and perseverance. It has been years of grinding for this South African DJ. Everything he owns and his lavish lifestyle are fruits of his labour.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
- Key takeaways
- Black Coffee’s profile summary
- What is Black Coffee’s net worth?
- Black Coffee's career history
- Where does Black Coffee live now?
- Black Coffee's cars
- Does Black Coffee own a private jet?
- How did Black Coffee lose his arm?
- Who is the richest DJ in Africa?
- Who is the richest DJ in the world?
- Facts about Black Coffee
Key takeaways
- Black Coffee is a one-time Grammy Award winner.
- Besides being a DJ, he is a songwriter and the leading music producer in South Africa.
- The artist owns the Soulistic Music recording label.
- Black Coffee's net worth in Rands is more than a billion South African Rands (ZAR).
- He is among the few South African stars who are US-Dollar multimillionaires.
Black Coffee’s profile summary
| Full name | Nkosinathi Innocent Maphumulo |
| Stage name | Black Coffee |
| Gender | Male |
| Date of birth | 11th March 1976 |
| Age | 48 years (as of February 2025) |
| Place of birth | Umlazi, Durban, South Africa |
| Education | Technikon Natal (now Durban University of Technology) |
| Qualifications | Music degree (Jazz Studies major) |
| Nationality | South African |
| Mother | Faith Dandala |
| Brother | Lilitha Maphumulo |
| Marital status | Divorced |
| Sexuality | Straight |
| Former spouse | Enhle Mbali Mlotshwa (2011- 2019) |
| Children | Esona, Lilitha, Anesu, and Asante Maphumulo |
| Career | DJ, record producer, and songwriter |
| Years active | 1994 - present |
| Net worth | $60 million |
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What is Black Coffee’s net worth?
DJ Black Coffee's net worth in 2025 is around R1.1 Billion (about $60 million). He ranks second on the list of wealthiest African musicians after Akon.
Live performances, album sales, revenue from music streaming platforms like YouTube, licensing fees, brand endorsements, and awards contribute significantly to his net worth. The DJ also makes a lot of money from his business ventures.
Is Black Coffee a billionaire?
Nkosinathi Innocent Maphumulo is a billionaire in South African Rands (ZAR), not in US dollars. His $60 million net worth equals around R1.1 Billion.
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How much does Black Coffee earn?
A Facebook post by Limpopo Music SA claims DJ Black Coffee earns more than R100 million per annum making him the richest musician in South Africa.
How much money does Black Coffee make per show?
An Instagram post by Raveresidence claims the DJ charges €400,000 per show (around R7.7 million), meaning he could be pull €8.4 million (about R162 million) in one Ibiza season. Meanwhile, other reports claim Black Coffee's live performance starting fee is R200,000 for a local entertainment gig and R2 million for an international show.
Black Coffee's brand endorsements
Black Coffee has endorsed and worked with several international and local brands. In 2017, he and AXE (a deodorant-producing company) released his designer body spray called AXE Black.
In 2018, Black Coffee announced on Twitter plans to work with Hunters Cider (an alcohol brand) but did not reveal much about the project.
Black Coffee's career history
Nkosinathi ventured into the music industry around 1994. He and schoolmates Thandukwazi Sikhosana (Demor) and Mnqobi Mdabe were Madala Kunene's backup singers.
Nkosinathi later majored in Jazz Studies at Technikon Natal (now called the Durban University of Technology) and formed an Afro-pop group called SHANA (Simply Hot and Naturally African) with Demor and Mnqobi.
SHANA was signed to Melt 2000, which was under Robert Trunz. Nkosinathi became famous across the continent after being among the two South Africans who participated in the 2004 Red Bull Music Academy.
The Red Bull Music Academy made him a star in Mzansi's dance and music scenes. Nkosinathi's first hit song was Happiness from the DJs at Work album. He created the Soulistic Music company in 2005.
The star currently has ten albums, including a live DVD. He also co-wrote and co-produced three songs on Drake's 2022 album Honestly, Nevermind.
Black Coffee's albums
Here is a list of Black Coffee's albums:
| Album | Year |
| Black Coffee | 2005 |
| Have Another One | 2007 |
| Home Brewed | 2009 |
| Africa Rising DVD | 2012 |
| Africa Rising CD | 2012 |
| Pieces of Me | 2015 |
| The Journey Continues EP | 2016 |
| Music is King EP | 2018 |
| Subconsciously | 2021 |
| SIAM (Semua Itu Ada Masanya) | 2022 |
Black Coffee's awards
The DJ has received 1 Grammy, 2 Metro FM Awards, 4 DJ Awards, and 8 SAMA awards. Below are the awards Black Coffee has won from 2005:
| Year | Award | Category |
| 2005 | SAMA | Best Dance Album |
| 2005 | SAMA | Best Male Artist |
| 2010 | Metro FM Awards | Best Produced Album |
| 2010 | Metro FM Awards | Best Dance Album |
| 2012 | SAMA | Best Dance Album |
| 2015 | DJ Awards | Breakthrough DJ |
| 2016 | SAMA | Album of the Year |
| 2016 | SAMA | Best Dance Album |
| 2016 | SAMA | International Recognition |
| 2016 | SAMA | Best Engineered Album |
| 2016 | DJ Awards | Best Deep House DJ |
| 2016 | BET Award | Best International Act: Africa |
| 2017 | DJ Awards | Best International DJ |
| 2017 | Dance Music Awards South Africa | Best International DJ |
| 2017 | Dance Music Awards South Africa | Best International Producer |
| 2018 | SAMA | Male Artist of the Year |
| 2019 | DJ Awards | Best Deep House DJ |
| 2022 | Grammy Awards | Best Dance/Electronic Album |
Black Coffee’s businesses
The DJ owns over 150,000 businesses in South Africa, including luxury nightclubs in Soweto. These businesses make an annual revenue of about $6.9 million.
Black Coffee's business investments can sustain his posh lifestyle his entire life if he decides to retire from music. Here are some of his entrepreneurship achievements:
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Soulistic Music label
Nkosinathi established this music label in 2005. Soulistic Music is home to Soulstar, Africa Rising, Tumelo, Culoe De Song, Sai & Ribatone, Shimza, Shana, and DJ Kabila.
Sweepsouth
Black Coffee bought stakes at Sweepsouth in 2017. The home cleaning company has over 7000 workers.
Yoco
Black Coffee got equity at Yoco in 2018. It is among the fastest-growing African tech companies. Yoco works with over 150,000 SMEs and makes about $6.9 million in annual revenue.
Gallo Record Company
He bought a significant share at the Johannesburg-based Gallo Record Company in 2020. It is the oldest and largest record label in South Africa. The label was established in 1926 and has signed many great musicians in South Africa, including Lucky Dube and Thandiswa Mazwai.
Zone 6 Venue
Black Coffee owns Zone 6 Venue in Soweto. It is among high-profile nightclubs in Mzansi and a favourite hangout spot for celebrities like Cassper Nyovest, Kwesta, and the late AKA. The club has a 3000 people capacity.
Other businesses
Black Coffee has stakes in three companies, Andela, GOSPËL, and Epione Healthcare Solutions, and owns more businesses.
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Where does Black Coffee live now?
The Mzansi DJ lives in Sandhurst, an affluent residential area in Sandton, Johannesburg, South Africa. The large white palatial double-storied home sits on a spacious compound. It is worth around R7.4 million.
How many houses does Black Coffee have?
Not much is known about the number of houses he owns but it is public knowledge that Nkosinathi lives in Sandhurst, one of the finest places in South Africa.
In March 2024, the DJ hosted a star-studded housewarming party at his luxury Sandhurst home at the weekend. His famous pals saw his luxury vehicles, stored in a garage that could be passed as a showroom.
Black Coffee moved from his matrimonial home after divorcing Enhle Mbali Mlotshwa and bought his neighbor's house, allowing him to have two separate homes; one with his mom, the Black Coffee home, and the other for his children, the Nathi house.
The DJ renovated the Black Coffee home to suit his dream home. The house is part of his legacy where he hosts his international colleagues and will be filled with valuable artworks that he will pass down to his next generation.
Oskido, Cassper Nyovest, and Major League DJz are among the famous faces that have been to Black Coffee’s home and see his impressive collection of cars which include a Lamborghini, Mercedes Benz, and Rolls Royce.
The Luxury Homes South Africa YouTube channel featured Black Coffee's penthouse apartment in Johannesburg in July 2014.
The apartment's interior was designed by award-winning interior designer Tristan Du Plessis. However, it is unclear whether he owned the place or was renting it.
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Does Black Coffee have a house in America?
Reports claim that some of Black Coffee's homes are in the US, but he never posts them on social media. The DJ has also not revealed more about this.
Black Coffee's cars
The DJ's cool rides are only affordable to the elites. He was once spotted in traffic in Cape Town with a 2025 Rolls-Royce Ghost worth R7.4 million.
The car was seemingly given a revamp with RACE1 and although little is known about it after a string of modifications, its base price tag was R7.4 million in several dealerships.
Nkosinathi was also spotted in an R7 million Maserati MC20. Additionally, one of Black Coffee's Bentleys worth around R11 million was a gift from American rapper Drake.
What's more, Nkosinathi's son was seen driving a black Bentley worth over R3 million in 2017. The DJ has undoubtedly furnished his craze for cars with an impressive fleet that costs a fortune. Some of his other vehicles include:
- Mercedes-Benz CLK
- Lamborghini
- A customized Mercedes-Benz G 63 Brabus
- Bentley Flying Spur
- McLaren GT
Does Black Coffee own a private jet?
The DJ revealed only hires private jets for tours and personal use. Black Coffee used a private jet for his Europe tour that lasted the entire summer of 2018. Fans quickly assumed it was his until he clarified that he rented it.
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How did Black Coffee lose his arm?
Black Coffee was among the many South Africans celebrating Nelson Mandela's release from prison on 11th February 1990. A speeding vehicle ran over the crowd and hit him. Black Coffee's left arm sustained a brachial plexus injury that made it incapacitated.
Who is the richest DJ in Africa?
Black Coffee’s estimated net worth of $60 million makes him the richest DJ in South Africa and one of the wealthiest DJs in Africa.
Who is the richest DJ in the world?
Scottish DJ Calvin Harris is the world's richest DJ, with an estimated net worth of $300 million. South African DJ Black Coffee has also been named among the world's wealthiest DJs, with $60 million.
Facts about Black Coffee
- He spends millions on glitz and glamour, including designer clothes and exotic cars.
- His foundation offers music production training to the less privileged and handicapped.
- Enhle Mbali and Black Coffee’s son, Esona Maphumulo, works in the entertainment industry.
- The public knows little about the DJ's second son, Lilitha Maphumulo, and his mother.
- He has two more sons, Anesu and Asante, with his ex-wife, Enhle Mbali.
- The couple annulled their marriage of eight years in 2019 after infidelity and abuse allegations.
Black Coffee's net worth inspires many youngsters who want to build careers in the music industry. The artist remains humble even at the top of his game.
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