Black Coffee Calls for Respect: “Keep My Children Off Social Media”

In an age where every moment can be captured and shared in an instant, celebrity children often become involuntary public figures. For DJ and producer Nkosinathi “Black Coffee” Maphumulo, this has become a pressing concern. Following his divorce from actress Enhle Mbali Mlotshwa, the father of two has made a heartfelt plea to the public: respect his children’s privacy.

“I understand that you people believe everything you read, and that’s fine. As a father, I have one request. Please stop posting my children on your socials,” Black Coffee shared, addressing followers and fans who have been sharing images of his children online.

Divorce Spotlight: Anesu and Asante

Coffee and Mlotshwa share two children, Anesu and Asante. Their divorce, finalised after a lengthy legal process, has attracted significant media attention in South Africa. Mlotshwa, who filed for divorce in 2019, recently reflected publicly on the journey, describing it as both painful and transformative.

“Today, with great emotion, I write this. I am officially Miss Mlotshwa… I am thankful for the people in this journey who reminded me of the greatness I had in me and the importance of fighting for my children and women’s rights,” she said. She also thanked her family, particularly her mother and sisters, for their unwavering support through emotional court battles and late-night prayers.

Online Debate: Privacy vs Public Interest

The discussion about protecting children in the public eye has sparked lively debate on social media. Many fans empathize with Coffee, stressing that safety and privacy are paramount, especially in a country where criminal activity, including kidnapping, is a real threat.

On Twitter, user @anasuachara wrote: “When a man builds a fence around his home, it is not hatred but protection. A father asking for his children’s privacy is like a lion guarding its cubs from the open field.”

Others were less sympathetic. @Nwayitel0 commented: “Fair enough, and as much as you want your privacy respected, maybe start by keeping your children’s lives off the internet too. You can’t pick and choose when the spotlight suits you.”

The conversation illustrates the tension many South African parents face: balancing family privacy with the realities of a digital, always-connected world.

A Father’s Protective Stand

For Black Coffee, this request is simple yet crucial: his children’s lives should not be broadcast for public consumption. Amid a divorce and intense media scrutiny, he is making it clear that Anesu and Asante’s safety and well-being come first, reminding fans and the public that some aspects of family life belong solely to the family.

As online debate continues, the message is clear: even in the age of social media, some boundaries are non-negotiable.

{Source: IOL}

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