{"id":26070,"date":"2026-03-23T10:51:02","date_gmt":"2026-03-23T08:51:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wedodis.co.za\/news\/?p=26070"},"modified":"2026-03-23T10:51:06","modified_gmt":"2026-03-23T08:51:06","slug":"black-coffee-names-son-esona-after-his-favorite-dj-im-a-fan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wedodis.co.za\/news\/black-coffee-names-son-esona-after-his-favorite-dj-im-a-fan\/","title":{"rendered":"Black Coffee Names Son Esona After His Favorite DJ: ‘I’m a Fan’"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Grammy-winning artist Black Coffee<\/a> surprised many fans when he disclosed that his favorite local DJ is his son, Esona Maphumulo.<\/p>\n

In a recent interview, the renowned producer was posed with a question about whom he admires most among South African DJs.<\/p>\n

He quickly named Esona, also known as Sona, acknowledging that while his answer might seem biased, it was heartfelt.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s going to sound really biased, but it\u2019s Sona. I\u2019m a fan,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Black Coffee<\/a> reflected on a recent performance they did together in Cape Town, where he was notably impressed by his son\u2019s skills and development as a DJ.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe were playing in Cape Town two weeks ago. He played a set, and for me, you know, he is on a direction where he is shifting the needle as a South African DJ,\u201d he explained.<\/p>\n

He commended Esona<\/a> for his talent in merging local sounds with global trends, emphasizing that Esona\u2019s experiences abroad are helping him shape a distinctive presence in the music industry.<\/p>\n

\u201cWith his exposure, and how he is travelling, how he is fusing South African music and what is out there in the world really blew me away. So, that is my favourite DJ,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

This endorsement underscores the strong relationship between father and son, both personally and in their professional lives.<\/p>\n

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Could you have guessed Coffee\u2019s<\/a> favourite DJ in South Africa 🇿🇦 pic.twitter.com\/P7mzAFWNsS<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Black-Jesus💧🇿🇦 (@KingMntungwa) March 20, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Esona has been making strides in the music industry, gaining international attention after his contribution to Drake\u2019s album Honestly, Nevermind<\/em>, where he was featured on the track \u201cTexts Go Green.\u201d<\/p>\n

After the collaboration, the emerging DJ expressed appreciation for those who supported his work, particularly his father.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt is such an honour to be a part of this album with so many talented artists, and I\u2019m blessed to work with The Greatest Of All Time to bring you \u2018Texts Go Green.\u2019 Special thanks to @realblackcoffee, @champagnepapi, and @ovo40,\u201d he remarked at the time.<\/p>\n

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