Photo: Screengrab of Black Coffee's performace at Madison Square Garden in New York on Saturday.
It was a night to remember for thousands of fans as DJ Black Coffee performed at New York’s famed Madison Square Garden.
Tickets for the performance was sold out.
The 47-year-old DJ made history when he became the first South African DJ and producer to perform at Madison Square Garden in New York on Saturday.
The KwaZulu-Natal-born artist was 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.
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Fans took to social media as they hailed the DJ’s performance and making South Africa proud.
“Black Coffee and Bucie gave us Superman remix live,” posted Starpush2 on X (formally Twitter).
The Instigator on X praised Black Coffee for his performance.
“Congratulations to DJ Black Coffee on his successful Madison Square Gardens show, thank you for plugging other artists too Grootman!”
Reinhilde shared her sentiments about missing out.
“Absolute fomo (fear of missing out),” she posted.
Earlier, Department of Sport, Arts and Culture Minister Zizi Kodwa sent his apologies to Black Coffee, for not being able to attend his history-making performance at Madison Square Gardens in New York City.
“I am sorry I could not join you on your big day at Madison Square Gardens, but I join millions of South Africans supporting you on your journey. All the best Mashiane, Zukuzela, Masiyana. You continue to represent South Africa well.
“From the streets of Umlazi and Mthatha, to the world’s most famous music arenas, Nkosinathi, you are an inspiration to the young and old. You continue to scale the great heights of world music, taking along with you the best of South African music,” Kodwa said.
In April this year, Black Coffee was among the South African Grammy award winners honoured by the Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture for achievement on the global stage.
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