Renowned South African producer and DJ Black Coffee is grieving the loss of his childhood friend, Victor Mbotho, who passed away earlier this week.

Black Coffee paid a heartfelt tribute to Victor on his X (previously Twitter)  account , sharing a throwback photo of the two friends and their mutual friends, Camagu Mabuya and Mnqobi Shoba. The post was accompanied by a poignant message: “We lost a good friend in you Mbotho. RIP bhuti”.

We lost a good friend in you Mbotho.
RIP bhuti🙏🏿🕊️ pic.twitter.com/xFieFQqcT1

— Black Coffee (@RealBlackCoffee) October 9, 2025

The photo shared by Black Coffee shows the group of friends on stage, dressed in suits and singing. A young Black Coffee is seen gesturing with his hand, emphasizing a part of the song. The image has sparked an outpouring of condolences and admiration for the friends’ journey to success.

Fans and followers took to the comments section to pay their respects to Victor Mbotho and offer words of comfort to Black Coffee. Many admired how Black Coffee and his friends, including Mnqobi Shoba, have achieved success while maintaining their close bond. Shoba also mourned the loss of Mbotho, showing the impact he had on those around him.

At the time of writing, the cause of Victor Mbotho’s passing and the details of his funeral or memorial service had not been publicly shared. Black Coffee’s heartfelt tribute has sparked an outpouring of love and support for the grieving artist.