WATCH: Black Coffee’s history making performance at New York’s Madison Square Garden hailed

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.

We did it. 🇺🇸❤️ #soldout pic.twitter.com/WxKxX8BFqV

— Black Coffee (@RealBlackCoffee) October 8, 2023

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.

History was made at Madison Square Garden. Filled to capacity, people came from all over the United States to watch a South African headlining the famed venue. This is historic @RealBlackCoffee. You make the country incredibly proud! @MAJORLEAGUEDJZ @OskidoIBelieve @Bonang pic.twitter.com/tABGQe1Lca

— Minister of Sport, Arts & Culture (@zizikodwa) October 8, 2023

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Performance hailed

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!”

Congratulations to DJ Black Coffee on his successful Madison Square Gardens show, thank you for plugging other artists too Grootman! pic.twitter.com/eGEKri8osm

— The Instigator (@Am_Blujay) October 8, 2023

Reinhilde shared her sentiments about missing out.

“Absolute fomo (fear of missing out),” she posted.

absolute fomo.#blackcoffee. pic.twitter.com/NjruAfkpbi

— reinhilde (@reaschwarz) October 8, 2023

Inspiration

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.

Black Coffee took us to church 🙏🏾🇿🇦@TheGarden @RealBlackCoffee #BCMSG pic.twitter.com/8LxsBjT6AX

— Starpush2 (@Starpush2) October 8, 2023

“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.

Black Coffee making history #MSG#NewYorkCity pic.twitter.com/ikQX5TyspF

— Thabiso (@ThabisoPaulRSA) October 8, 2023

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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