Black Coffee builds homes for flood victims in Eastern Cape

Nkosinathi Innocent Maphumulo, known as Black Coffee, may spend most of his time behind the decks in cities around the world, but his heart remains firmly in South Africa. Through the Black Coffee Foundation, the Grammy award-winning global DJ is stepping in where it matters most, helping families in the Eastern Cape get back on their feet after last year’s devastating floods In Mthatha, bricks are being laid and roofs are going up as the foundation begins building permanent homes for families who lost everything when heavy rains tore through the area. “We believe in showing up for people in real ways,” saidBlack CoffeeFoundation CEO Lungie Maphumulo.

“After supporting families with food parcels last year, it felt important to take the next step. Building homes is about more than shelter; it’s about restoring dignity and hope.” It’s a quiet but powerful kind of giving, far removed from flashing lights and festival crowds. This isn’t the foundation’s first response to the crisis.

Last year,when the floods hit hardest, emergency food parcels and basic supplieswere delivered to affected communities. Now, the focus has shifted from short-term relief to long-term solutions, creating safe, solid homes where families can start over. These aren’t temporary fixes, but proper houses designed to give families security and peace of mind after months of uncertainty.