Black Coffee says artists need structured support through the Art Legacy Fund
Black Coffee has explained why he joined DJ Tira and DJ Merlon in launching the Art Legacy Fund, an initiative intended to support artists facing serious challenges, including medical and rehabilitation needs. He said L’vovo Derrango’s recovery journey helped shape the conversation around creating accountable support structures for creatives.
Grammy Award-winning music producer and DJ Black Coffee, a co-host of the Art Legacy Fund gala dinner launch, discussed the foundation's objectives and his motivation for participating. The hitmaker revealed that after L'vovo Derrango's viral video about his life-altering stroke, he pondered the best way to help without being overly personal.
He emphasized the need for structured support that could aid artists facing significant challenges, such as rehabilitation therapy or clinical psychological assistance. Black Coffee stressed the importance of creating funds for serious matters, not everyday expenses like electricity bills or car purchases. The Art Legacy Fund, co-initiated by Black Coffee, DJ Tira, and DJ Merlon, aims to provide financial assistance to artists and the creative industry.
The three men agreed on the idea, and Black Coffee's sister, who runs the foundation, endorsed the project. The DJ recommended that artists read Hosea Ramphekwa's book "Gifted, Hunted And Haunted" for better understanding of the challenges they may face.
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