DJ Black Coffee’s Visually Impaired 13-Year-Old Godson Mpilóza Wows Mzansi With DJing Skills
- Mpilóza, the 13-year-old son of Phumeza Shoba, lost his sight at age 2 due to a rare eye cancer
- The young DJ, mentored by Black Coffee and formerly known as DJ Influence, is now crafting his own Afro House music
- A video of Mpilóza's DJing skills shared on X on 27 September 2026 has captured Mzansi's attention
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A video shared on X on Sunday, 27 September 2026 has got South Africans talking, featuring a 13-year-old blind DJ, quietly building a name for himself in the Afro House scene. Mpilóza, the son of South African personality Phumeza Shoba, lost his sight at just two years old after being diagnosed with a rare eye cancer, yet that has not slowed his musical journey one bit.
Previously performing under the name DJ Influence, Mpilóza has been guided by none other than legendary DJ and producer Black Coffee, who has taken the youngster under his wing as his godson. @__T_touch posted the clip with the caption:
"Blind since age 2 from a rare eye cancer, 13-year-old Mpilóza is now building his own Afro House sound."
The clip shows outdoor footage of a speaker system set up at what appears to be a live event, with music playing throughout.
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Mpilóza's rise in Afro House
The on-screen graphic accompanying the post reads:
"Black Coffee's godson lost his sight at 2. Now he's 13 and rising in Afro House."
The line clearly resonated with thousands of viewers who came across the clip.
Watch the video of Mpilóza showcasing his DJing skills below:
Mzansi reacts to the young DJ
The post attracted a mix of admiration, reflection, and honest criticism from South African social media users.
@Reginah_Thage wrote simply:
"Beautiful to watch."
@manzi_somandla shared a touching personal memory:
"There was a guy in our street growing up around the 90s; most of amajita were into Kwaito (Alaska, Mdu). The guy danced odd, breakdance-like; we laughed at him, saying he danced nonsense. Fast forward to the present year, he travels the world dancing that so-called nonsense dance."
@Stompzzz was moved by the story:
"What a beautiful story. 😍"
Not everyone was won over by the music itself. @fasher4044 asked:
"Yaaaaar, what genre is this, and how long do we have to pretend we like it?"
@TteeThabo was similarly candid:
"His story is sad, but this is some nonsense music, though."
The divided reactions reflect how Mpilóza's story sits at a crossroads between genuine inspiration and the very human debates that surround music taste. What is beyond dispute is that a 13-year-old boy, navigating the world without sight and shaped by one of Africa's biggest musical exports, is already commanding a stage and an audience.
Phumeza Shoba files for divorce after 11 years of marriage
Meanwhile, Briefly News previously reported that TV presenter Phumeza Shoba filed for divorce from her husband, Mnqobi Shoba.
The pair, who got married in 2014, had reportedly been at loggerheads since July 2025.
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