South African DJ and record producer, Black Coffee, has made it clear that marriage is no longer part of his plans.
The Grammy-winning DJ, who is a father of four, said he has reached a point in his life where he fully understands himself and will no longer allow societal pressure to dictate his choices.
Speaking on a recent episode of Podcast and Chill, Black Coffee shared that his parents had once pressured him to get married after he became successful.
“I won’t get married again. I’m clear about that because I’m now in a better space in understanding who I am. I also understand the kind of pressure society puts you in without ever backing you up,” he said.
He went on to explain how expectations changed once his career took off.
“With my career, it wasn’t so obvious. I wasn’t going to get a degree and become a lawyer, so it was unclear. But as soon as it popped, everyone was wowed. I bought my first house and car, and they [my parents] were like, ‘When are you getting a wife?’”
Black Coffee added that society had influenced many of his life decisions until he finally learned to draw his own boundaries. He said remaining single is now a conscious choice that allows him to focus on his peace and his craft.
The DJ was previously married to South African actress Enhle Mbali Mlotshwa, but they went their separate ways in 2019 following an infidelity scandal.
Their union produced two children, while Black Coffee has two other children from previous relationships.
