Black Coffee Wins His First Grammy Award 

Music’s biggest night finally took place in Las Vegas over the weekend and Mzansi’s very own Black Coffee raised the South African flag high as the South African DJ bagged the award for the Best Dance/Electronic Album for his album ‘Subconsciously’.

Hosted by Trevor Noah for the second time, the ceremony celebrated all those who made an impact in the global music space over the past year.

 

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“I want to thank God for the gift of music and being able to share it with the world and heal souls and help people go through whatever they’re going through in life,” he said during his acceptance speech. “I want to thank my fans all over the world and people who follow what I do, thank you so much for believing in me. I want to thank my family and my children.”

He adds “I want to thank everyone who is on the album, from Msaki in South Africa to David Guetta, who had believed in working with a smaller artist like myself, and trusting me and trusting my ear. Pharrell (Williams), Josie, Delilah, Una Rams and everyone who is on the album.”

 

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In an interview with the Grammys after his win, the DJ gave a shout-out to “the African kids who are watching who come from where I come from who think they don’t have a chance,” he says. “I wanted to just say to them it’s possible; the award is not just for me; it’s just to show them.”

Many South African Celebrities and fellow music makers have taken to their social media platforms to congratulate the DJ for his massive win, Congrats Black Coffee!!