Amanze Chinonye
Grammy Award-winning South African DJ and producer Black Coffee has won a court battle against Maserati South Africa after the luxury carmaker failed to deliver a customised vehicle that was the subject of a disputed purchase agreement.
The Johannesburg High Court granted summary judgment in favour of Black Coffee’s company, Soulistic Music, and ordered Maserati South Africa to pay R7 million ($438,000), plus interest and legal costs, according to local media reports.
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Acting Judge Sanet van Aswegen ordered Maserati to pay interest at 10.5% a year from Aug. 22, 2025, until the amount is paid in full.
The dispute stemmed from Black Coffee’s attempt to upgrade from a Maserati MC20 Coupe he bought in 2022 for about R7 million to a customised Maserati MC20 Cielo valued at about R9 million ($563,000).
Under the arrangement, Maserati agreed to value his existing vehicle at R7 million as a trade-in, while Black Coffee was to pay the remaining R2 million when the new car was delivered.
Black Coffee, whose real name is Nkosinathi Maphumulo, said the vehicle was expected to be delivered by July 2025. But in June, he was informed that production would only begin in August and that there was no confirmed delivery date.
He subsequently sought to cancel the transaction and recover the R7 million trade-in value.
The customised vehicle was to include features such as Maserati’s Blu Infinito exterior colour, glossy black diamond-cut wheels, leather and Alcantara upholstery and a 12-speaker Sonus Faber sound system.
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Maserati disputed Black Coffee’s account, arguing that no July 2025 delivery deadline had been agreed. The company also said additional customisation requests required confirmation and approval before production could begin and that a bespoke MC20 Cielo could take at least nine months to produce after the specifications were finalised.
The court nevertheless granted summary judgment in favour of Soulistic Music and ordered Maserati to pay the R7 million, together with interest and legal costs.
The court order did not provide detailed reasons for the decision, according to the reports.
Amanze Chinonye is a Staff Correspondent at Prime Business Africa, a rising star in the literary world, weaving captivating stories that transport readers to the vibrant landscapes of Nigeria and the rest of Africa. With a unique voice that blends with the newspaper's tradition and style, Chinonye's writing is a masterful exploration of the human condition, delving into themes of identity, culture, and social justice. Through her words, Chinonye paints vivid portraits of everyday African life, from the bustling markets of Nigeria's Lagos to the quiet villages of South Africa's countryside . With a keen eye for detail and a deep understanding of the complexities of Nigerian society, Chinonye's writing is both a testament to the country's rich cultural heritage and a powerful call to action for a brighter future. As a writer, Chinonye is a true storyteller, using her dexterity to educate, inspire, and uplift readers around the world.
