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How I Became The Worlds Best DJ With Only One Arm: Black Coffee | E183

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Black Coffee is one of the biggest DJs in the world, and one of the largest musical artists to ever come out of Africa full stop. Charging up to $300,000 a set, he’s one of the most coveted and in-demand DJs in the game today. Topics: 0:00 Intro 01:51 Early years 09:18 Are you good with emotion 13:20 What role did music play in your household 20:02 The most pivotal day of your life 32:36 Did the accident make you work harder 37:53 Where you were going to be in 2 years 41:43 Why you over anyone else 44:44 Trouble with record labels telling you how to sound 49:29 How many show have you done this year 52:28 Therapy 54:17 The difference between you (Nathi) & black coffee 01:00:31 What is your happiness 01:02:43 Are there any words you find difficult to say? 01:04:54 The last guest question Black Coffee: https://www.instagram.com/realblackcoffee/ https://twitter.com/realblackcoffee Listen on: Apple podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-diary-of-a-ceo-by-steven-bartlett/id1291423644 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7iQXmUT7XGuZSzAMjoNWlX FOLLOW ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/steven/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SteveBartlettSC Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steven-bartlett-56986834/ Sponsors Intel - https://g2ul0.app.link/Yh8T9b2KNtb Huel - https://g2ul0.app.link/G4RjcdKNKsb BlueJeans - https://g2ul0.app.link/NCgpGjVNKsb

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@TheDiaryOfACEO2 years ago If you enjoyed this episode please hit the like and subscribe - it really helps the channel and allows us to keep having these important conversations. Thank you so much - steven. 264
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@thabusiwedi26642 years ago As a south african man who is an avid listener of diary of a ceo, i am suuuper chuffed to see this guy. Big up to you ta nathi and to you steve! 629
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@samfowlds38862 years ago As a dj with one arm in the uk this has given me inspiration. Big love black coffee. 470
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@mash2882 years ago Never been prouder to be south african. Shout out black coffee for putting us on the map and the amazing music he makes. 476
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@chadwinlotters70682 years ago One thing about south africans, we are proud of our people.
black coffee has been an amazing ambassador for our country and we couldn' t be i was happy to watch this podcast and to hear about his story a bit more.
thank you, steve. Thank you, black coffee. ...Expand 154
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@KabiMeka2 years ago This was an incredible interview. Even we as south african' s haven' t seen this side to black coffee. Quality! 182
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@Blackchild_2 years ago He' s one of the reasons why the south african house music scene is so big and noticed by the whole world. 45
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@SM_outdoorhobbies2 years ago As a south african, i have never heard what happened to black coffie' s hand. What an interview! Thanks for this, steve, i am listening. 165
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@mundea2 years ago One of south africa' s best musical exports to the world in recent years, absolute hero! 97
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@G98Gaming2 years ago He is our diamond, love you black coffee. Thanks for the platform steven. One love! 59
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@HisAwesome2442 years ago Best to ever do it. As a young boy growing up in zimbabwe this story is very inspirational and we love it. 28
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@TheMirko19692 years ago I' m like black coffee, i had an accident and i use only my right arm. And i' m djing. For me he is a great inspiration. 23
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@thatomokobane2888last year Man. Black coffee is just inspirational. He' s not trying too hard but he' s exceptional. Pure therapeutic podcast for black coffee. I' m proud to be south african. 36
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@amogelangkgomo26552 years ago I simply cannot explain my pride and joy when I heard Steven at say the Eastern cape. Representation absolutely matters, representation at this level snuffs out all the air out of your excuses, true and valid as they may be. The seat at the extraordinary table is occupied by the same guy essentially but to know that one of your own is just as capable to confidently hold their own there, lands very differently! Steven in as far as the South African market of this podcast is concerned, you have outdone yourself with this one mate. You introduced us to one of our own .. ...Expand 35
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@SaphPea2 years ago I' ve been blessed enough to see him live and honestly it was an out of this world experience. To hear him open up in this interview so comfortably was beautiful. 26
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@siyabongaskosana10252 years ago This guy' s story is incredible! Steven, this is a guest that shows you' re truly a phenomenal person in real life as well. I love this interview. 44
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@thobilemdwayi2712 years ago Black coffee is my idol. Been following him around from when he used to dj in soweto to vaal, maponya used to follow almost all his gigs. His hustle id="hidden8" mentality and passion for what he loves inspired me to follow my designing dream and how intentional he is how i am with my craft. Thanks so much for having him and thanks to him to agree to do this because he doesn' t do interviews. ...Expand 15
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@mlunguzulu4752 years ago Deep interview everi swear, 99% of south africans didnt know what really happened to his handwell done. 21
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@kellyrichardson95622 years ago Steven, i could cry! I didn' t think i could love this podcast even more than i already do. 90
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@zinobiapillay90182 years ago You manifested your future, well done to you Black Coffee 33
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@ArchitectdaSilva10 months ago As a south african and already a great fan of this man. Super, super, respect! Here in lies the fibre of most great south africans. Great interview as always. Thank you. 4
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@mandla_nathaniel62332 years ago Watched this multiple times, i think this is the first podcast that made me emotional. I finally understand that these days it does not matter where y . ...Expand 16
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@SwimSisiSwim2 years ago That part " this thing is going to rob me of the thing that i love, and i won' t allow it" was powerful. As an african i know this sentence . ...Expand 55
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@Philjoe2 years ago " one thing i can not stop is music" passion, dedication, persistence, practice. 7
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@soulfinancial5142 years ago Best interview i' ve watched in a long time. Black coffee deserves everything good in this world. 14
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@sethntota2 years ago This was an amazing interview. Love black coffee and his music. He is living proof that you can do anything if you work hard with intent. So proud to be south african right now. 20
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@mosimamokgonyana15782 years ago Proudly south african thank you steve. 6
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@netsurfer0072 years ago Listened to black coffee for a long term, been to several events of his. I never knew he had 1 arm! I treated him before i rate him more now. Big up! 9
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@kirkenicker31362 years ago Humble and exceptionally talented. Black coffee is probably the reason why amapiano was forged as an authentic south african genre. 9
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@mbalikhumalo9212 years ago Fellow south african, this was one episode i was not going to miss. 4
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@NVTIVE2472 years ago This was therapy for black coffee, much respect for your honesty and sharing your story. 55
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@bhutmalumz6698last year The level of wisdom engraved in black coffee' s interviews is unspeakable. 7
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@nicolehall21772 years ago From florida.
pure admiration! 2
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@sabelondaba7582 years ago Black coffee yilento ephuzulu ekhekheni im so inspired! 7
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@sifisomthethwa37752 years ago Steve has a way of making people comfortable and assured. I can' t pin it for now but hopefully soon, i will be able to. This is the very reason why . ...Expand 10
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@sandilemandlenkosi79252 years ago You good at interviewing. You dont just ask questions, you ask the right questions the right way. Big ups. 6
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@Gardens011last year African pride. Your maturity and humility is everything to the world. Keep shining black coffee. Thanks steven. 7
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@gnosis71882 years ago He just played the most incredible set i' ve ever heard in my life recently in nyc, black coffee is phenomenal. 38
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@DashGlitch2 years ago Black coffee is so humble, he' s a huge inspiration and incredibly worthy role model. He' s always been a big inspiration for me, hearing his whole story for the first time hit me on another level. 8
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@MK-mq6vy2 years ago I love this podcast because he asks meaningful questions and gives the guest space to share their mind without interruption. 60
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@sandovalsolutions2 years ago I felt a genuine spectrum of emotions that i imagine cannot be
hope, grit, courage, vulnerabilty, tenacity, leadership, transcendance on many levels & love.
above all: love.
this was a very impactful inclusive global therapy session & i' m grateful to be a part of this journey called life today for having seen, heard, amp; felt this share.
enkosi kakhulu ngalo bhuti nkosinathi innocent maphumulo & thank you to the aspiring & relevant future d. J. Steven bartlett
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@nolusizodlalisa55732 years ago Apart from being a big fan of steven and a proud subscriber of this podcast, i am also a very proud south african and this is for me the first time i feel like i' m getting to know black coffee the human being. 16
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@zizou10792 years ago From this interview i' ve finally given black coffee respect as a human being and thank you for finally opening up. I' m from south africa. 4
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@luckymothusiemang8712 years ago Thank u for the inspiring conversation. Sometimes one dispairs but bump into such talks which rekindle the spark within. Proudly south' a. 18
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@mzamosokhela84672 years ago I like this interviewer, his questions are short and straight to the point. He gives the interviewee ample time to express himself without interjecting unnecessarily. Thumbs up man. Keep up the good work. 1
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@kgaugelondala76042 years ago Thank you for this interview. Being a south african born girl, i am beyond inspired by this session. May our good lord do you good. 5
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@ScentedByMwendilast year Watching from zambia and feeling proud to see an african on this channel. 1
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@petitedj2 years ago So surprising to see you' ve interviewed black coffee. Met him at one of his first uk gigs with tribe here in london when afro house was very much underground, i love his earlier music, when he was part of shana and then his solo endeavours. Will be keeping those vinyls for life. Great dj with an incredible journey.
loving these interviews stephen, keep them coming and keep them varied. ...Expand 5
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@saloshniejagathesan15772 years ago The pursuit of happiness. He' s on his true path, dancing between his 2 persons to achieve his greatness. Watching from jhb, south africa. 2
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@KuthulaMkhize2 years ago An authentic conversation between two people that are immensely impacting the world. 4
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@basmets2 years ago Wow, steven. Ive always loved your podcast. But seeing you get black coffee on here, is incredible. Thank you. Black coffee, a real legend for those who know.
stuff like this is what sets your apart, steven. 4
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@bongimathema54272 years ago Firstly, this is by far my personal favourite podcast, sorry macg. I think someone mentioned how we' ve never heard about black coffee' s life ch . ...Expand 13
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@ashgovender22792 years ago As a south african and someone who almost had my right wrist severed in an off road accident, i can absolutely relate to the hand in the pocket thing! Black coffee, we see you sir. 7
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@sibz_world2 years ago ONE OF THE VERY FEW PEOPLE I RESPECT AND LOOK UP. WATCHED THE EVOLUTION STEP BY STEP! OVERCAME MANY CHALLENGES THAT ONLY ONE-PERCENTERS DO. 6
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@zenoaltea751210 months ago Truly an amazing inspiration and he always knows how to create an amazing energy and vibe. What a gifted person. To be honest, i' ve seen tones of sets . ...Expand 8
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@anelasibhoko4672 years ago One of the greatest. Proudly south african! 2
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@shereekiewit2302 years ago Wow. Mzanzi fo suredj black coffee, couldn' t of asked for better debut sa guest on the pod. Thanks steve. Appreciate this. Felt some pride when you had africa brooke on too. Zim and za sister countries. 4
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@moisemahano50572 years ago I met black coffee not knowing how big he was and is; way back in 2013/2014 by a club called europa in sunnyside pretoria south africa, he is a cool person . ...Expand 2
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@jaydensmith53932 years ago Cant say i' ve been a diehard crazy fan but i' ve always loved black coffees music when i heard it. Literally just found out this man done what he' s done with one arm. Major respect legend. 4
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@5suspect2 years ago What inspiring story. One of the best djs in the world just playing with one hand! So much love for music! Love you so much nkosinathi maphumulo. 2
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@sammylu47022 years ago Guys these are neighbors, steven & black coffee are from the southern african.
ive never missed a single episode. Proudly south african. 16
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@sabelolucky11132 years ago Very inspirational two african most powerful people meet nothing is impossible. 4
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@tebogo1012 years ago I feel this interview was like a big hug for black coffee. A healing session if you will. He got to openly talk, release and just be himself. Thank you. Stay blessed. 2
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@corinaspfx2 years ago Only watched the intro and i already have chills - steven, you are a legend! 6
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@MeExpressing2 years ago Oh my goodness gentleman! Greetings from me here in california us. This has been the best interview that i have seen in years. Fantastic job both of you. 4
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@lulamamhlongo52472 years ago 1thing i learned from thiskeep doing what you doing bozza. So much info shared. 6
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@joshuagxekwa2 years ago The greatest of all time. Thank you for sharing your story with us legend! 4
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@ayandaveli28822 years ago Shout out to you steven for bringing in coffee.
proudly. 4
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@forgymokalapa14872 years ago I' m learning so much about character from black coffee. So much wisdom and humility. I' m enjoying this. 2
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@jacquib2562 years ago Wow! I had so much respect for black coffee as an amazing dj and producer, and had no idea he' d had an accident. But now i admire him even more! Very . ...Expand 2
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@tdavenport75392 years ago I love his choice of music. It speaks to my soul. Thank you for interviewing him. It' s nice to get to know him better.
i thought i would have . ...Expand 3
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@zhuuzubenathi19882 years ago Stories of humble beginnings are not only inspiring but, also fuels up hope to the south african youth drowning in shambles of unemployment, poverty, self discovery. Thank you black coffey mthatha. 10
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@manunaykene2 years ago Lovely conversation as always. Thanks steve, and thanks nathi for the wisdom. 5
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@nikitakeikantsemangmolefe14042 years ago Very intelligent man, truly you are a blessing from above. Keep making us proud. 4
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@Like_Mk2 years ago Listen! Those are black coffee perks i' m inspired and i' m in tears.
afraid of the dark that was the song i get to be his fan through. 3
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@lulamagaushe54322 years ago The profundity of it all is what kept me listening. I' m new to the channel and i cannot wait to explore. You just gained yourself a follower steve. 4
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@lukecreek80142 years ago I have loved black coffee' s music for years, and today i fell in love with nathi. 28
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@Theyusuf1012 years ago Proud south african here love you coffee. 1
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@sandeeppaimusic11 months ago Goosenbumps on that last question. Great listen. Thanks for doing this. 1
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@johanisnotreal39182 years ago Thank you to black coffee for being vulnerable, human and authentic (much like his music) 7
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@geebee442 years ago Dope! Who doesnt love and appreciate black coffee? I stumbled across his music years ago and have blessed for it since and congrats on that intel sponsorship. 1
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@roscoejohnson292410 months ago I love howhe is. Seems very grounded and has a good understanding of himself and what kind of life he wants. 6
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@amatimetv2 years ago Truly inspirational! Might be my favourite conversation so far. 4
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@mikeykwillz2 years ago Huge fan of this man and his music, saw him live in london a couple months back. Great to hear him speak. 4
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@OTGCAP2 years ago Woow. This is a masterclass and a halve. Thank you what an inspiring organic story wealth. 4
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@thabangduncankgaditse76292 years ago I enjoyed the conversation it was amazing. Thanks to stephen for bringing black coffee what an amazing human being. Black coffee story is touching, real . ...Expand 3
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@augustineskosana2432 years ago Thank you so much for this conversation steve, i' ve always known black coffee and loved his music, but now i know how he became, and i feel much id="hidden38" more connected to his music now because i know where it comes from. This was good. ...Expand 5
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@teaaa83392 years ago Excited to watch this while cooking dinner. I knew black coffee was an amazing dj, but never knew he had one arm! Can' t wait for this story. 3
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@xolelafaas57842 years ago My favorite interview of nathi thus far. Crazy part is both of you are in my top 100 list of people i want to meet one day.
xolela from south africa. 1
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@misilebarnes35952 years ago What a great interview! Never heard black coffee so vulnerable and open before. I feel like i know him and understand him a lot more now. Upwards and onwards grootman! 2
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@kevinmohoni2 years ago Kofflaa koffllaaa. Thank you stevo, this one was mad special. On to the next epsidoe. 5
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@sinatra1872 years ago Respect to dj coffee for sharing his story with the world thank you. 10
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@bennettthapelo24765 months ago I really like the way black coffee explain himself the difference between nathi and black coffee it shows that he is in between difference levels. This . ...Expand 2
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@ziphoshezi82602 years ago This was so inspiring. Black coffee thank you for giving us a chance to see that dreaming has no boundaries. We can be anything. Keep dreaming african child. 5
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@Tha_Hlatshwayo2 years ago Black coffe' s superman will forever be my favorite song. 2
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@xolanitshabalala33632 years ago You are an inspiration grootman, god bless you. 4
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@thehighlyskilledbarber820last year One of the best interviewers. You actually let the guest talk and you ask some amazing questions that lead to more storytelling. Bravo.
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@therealmusichead2 years ago Splendid! Great interview with the grootman of grootmans! What' s crazy about the lastquestion is that steven doesn' t get t see the question until the guests are there, and yet it was aboutthings are just truly meant to happen. It was written long before we were all here. ...Expand 2
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@mokgadimabela11662 years ago Black coffee we love you, we identify, and we remain inspired. 3
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@lorainesmith3321last year I love this amazing artist, what wonderful vulnerability from a beautiful soul who is an absolute genius! Steven you arestopped watching tv because this stuff your producing is sooo healing for so many! Thankyou so greatful for your work. ...Expand 2