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== Musical career ==
== Musical career ==


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===2004–2014: Beginnings and ''Tsholofelo''===
=== 2004–09: Early beginnings ===
In 2004, he was a member of a group called '' Childhood Gangsta '' (CHG) which later disbanded. He then joined an eight-member group '' Slow Motion '', which included the production team '' Ganja Beatz ''.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://bigbrotherafrica.dstv.com/News/17675/Press-Release-Cassper-Nyovest-brings-the-beats |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130804050614/http://bigbrotherafrica.dstv.com/News/17675/Press-Release-Cassper-Nyovest-brings-the-beats |dead-url=yes |archive-date=4 August 2013 |title=Cassper Nyovest brings the beats |publisher=DStv |accessdate=28 June 2014 |df=dmy-all}}</ref>


Nyovest dropped out of high school in 2006, left home and moved to [[Johannesburg]]. The following year, still at the age of 16, he was signed by the [[Motswako]] label "'' Impact Sounds ''". After two years without a release, he left to start a label of his own to no avail – he moved back home.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.maftownheights.co.za/2013/index.php/2013-11-27-02-10-45/lection?id=10 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140714210312/http://www.maftownheights.co.za/2013/index.php/2013-11-27-02-10-45/lection?id=10 |dead-url=yes |archive-date=14 July 2014 |title=Maftown Heights 2013 |publisher=Maftown Heights |date=27 November 2013 |accessdate=30 June 2014}}</ref>
In 2004, Cassper formed a [[Hip hop|hip-hop]] group ''Childhood Gangsta'' with his friends while he was 13. He then left to join his following group, ''Slow Motion'' which had eight members including record producer, Aashish Gangaram.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://bigbrotherafrica.dstv.com/News/17675/Press-Release-Cassper-Nyovest-brings-the-beats |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130804050614/http://bigbrotherafrica.dstv.com/News/17675/Press-Release-Cassper-Nyovest-brings-the-beats |dead-url=yes |archive-date=4 August 2013 |title=Cassper Nyovest brings the beats |publisher=DStv |accessdate=28 June 2014 |df=dmy-all}}</ref> After dropping out of school, Nyovest signed with [[motswako]] record label, ''Impact Soundz'' which also signed artists including [[Tuks Senganga]] and Morafe in 2006.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.maftownheights.co.za/2013/index.php/2013-11-27-02-10-45/lection?id=10 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140714210312/http://www.maftownheights.co.za/2013/index.php/2013-11-27-02-10-45/lection?id=10 |dead-url=yes |archive-date=14 July 2014 |title=Maftown Heights 2013 |publisher=Maftown Heights |date=27 November 2013 |accessdate=30 June 2014}}</ref> Nyovest and "Impact Soundz" relationship was substandard as they had creative differences.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://buzzsouthafrica.com/cassper-nyovest-things-you-didnt-know/|title=Cassper Nyovest Bio|website=Buzz South Africa}}</ref> In 2008, both parties separated making Nyovest an independent artist that time.


Nyovest moved back home to develop his vision of creating his record label.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://briefly.co.za/20906-16-december-the-day-sa-gifted-musical-genius-cassper-nyovest.html|title=16 December: The day SA was gifted the musical genius, Cassper Nyovest|website=Briefly}}</ref> In 2014, he then established his record label named [[Family Tree Records]] where he was the only signed artist.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.discogs.com/label/969983-Family-Tree-Records-5|title=Family Tree Records (5)|website=Discogs}}</ref> His management team consisted of his childhood friends which he appointed them the positions as their rewards for staying by his side on his musical struggles. Months later, Nyovest was discovered by late rapper [[Hip Hop Pantsula|HHP]] while performing. HHP was impressed which led him to feature Nyovest on his song, ''Wamo Tseba Mtho''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.okayafrica.com/cassper-nyovest-first-hhp-collaboration/|title=Cassper Nyovest Shares The Story Of How First Collaboration With HHP Came About|website=}}</ref>
Months later, '' Motswako ''rapper [[Hip Hop Pantsula|HHP]] spotted Nyovest at a performance. HHP was impressed and featured him on his track "'' Wamo Tseba Mtho'' " from his seventh studio album ''[[Dumela (HHP album)|Dumela]]''.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.discogs.com/Hip-Hop-Pantsula-Dumela/release/2283951 |title=Hip Hop Pantsula – Dumela |publisher=discogs |accessdate=30 June 2014}}</ref> Nyovest embarked on international tours with HHP where he gained exposure as an artist.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://m.allafrica.com/stories/201308010204.html/ |title=South Africa: Press Release – Cassper Nyovest Brings the Beats |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140714193843/http://m.allafrica.com/stories/201308010204.html/ |archivedate=14 July 2014 |df=dmy-all}}</ref> He has also shared stages with international acts such as [[Kid Cudi]], [[Kendrick Lamar]], [[Nas]], [[Talib Kweli]], [[Hugh Masekela]] and [[Wiz Khalifa]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://livemag.co.za/cassper-nyovest-world-feet-theres-stopping/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140704130907/http://livemag.co.za/cassper-nyovest-world-feet-theres-stopping/ |dead-url=yes |archive-date=4 July 2014 |title=Catch Cassper if you can! |publisher=LiveMag |accessdate=1 July 2014}}</ref>
In the year 2014, Nyovest was involved in a highly publicised "beef" with fellow South African artist [[AKA (rapper)|AKA]], this led to both artists recording diss tracks about each other.


Before establishing his label, Nyovest released his debut single, ''[[Gusheshe]]'' featuring [[Okmalumkoolkat]] in 2013.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.okayafrica.com/south-africa-music-gusheshe-cassper-nyovest-okmalumkoolkat/|title=Watch Cassper Nyovest 'Gusheshe' featuring Okmalumkoolkat|website=OkayAfrica}}</ref> The song was then unveiled that it'll be the first official single from his debut album. The song which was accompanied by a township-influenced music video received positive critics, and was playlisted across various stations in South Africa. Thereafter in 2014, Nyovest released his second single, ''[[Doc Shebeleza]]'' which is [[Eponym|eponymously]] inspired and titled after [[kwaito]] artist, Doc Shebeleza.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.co.za/news/doc-shebeleza-goes-platinum/wn5jrn|title="Doc Shebeleza Goes Platinum|website=MTV}}</ref> The song received positive reviews from the public and was praised by notable acts including singer [[Yvonne Chaka Chaka]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://thejuice.co.za/top-stories/cassper-gets-love-from-yvonne-chaka-chaka/ |title=Cassper gets love from Yvonne Chaka Chaka |publisher=The Juice |date=7 July 2014 |accessdate=11 October 2014}}</ref>
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=== 2013–14: Gusheshe, Doc Shebeleza and ''Tsholofelo'' ===
In 2013, he released "[[Gusheshe]]" as the first official single from his debut album, [[Tsholofelo (album)|''Tsholofelo'']].<ref name="okayafrica">{{cite web |url=http://www.okayafrica.com/2013/05/02/south-africa-music-gusheshe-cassper-nyovest-okmalumkoolkat/ |title=Cassper Nyovest &#039;Gusheshe&#039; ft. Okmalumkoolkat Okayafrica. |publisher=Okay Africa |accessdate=2 July 2014}}</ref> The single was well received and playlisted across various radio stations in South Africa.<ref name="mediaupdate">{{cite web |url=http://www.mediaupdate.co.za/?IDStory=57435 |title=Maftown Heights to present Motswako artists :: Media Update |publisher=Media Update |accessdate=28 June 2014}}</ref> It was accompanied by a music video<ref name="youtube2">{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yihc_E0tv1g |title=Cassper Nyovest ft. OkMalumKoolKat &quot;Gusheshe&quot; |via=YouTube |accessdate=7 June 2014}}</ref> which premiered on [[Vuzu]]'s V-Entertainment.<ref name="dstv">{{cite web |url=http://vuzu.dstv.com/2013/07/16/exclusive-gusheshe-interview/ |title=EXCLUSIVE: Gusheshe interview |publisher=Vuzu |accessdate=7 June 2014}}</ref>


On July 18, 2014, Nyovest released his debut album ''[[Tsholofelo]]'' named after his sister.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.news24.com/You/Archive/casspers-new-album-title-is-all-in-a-name-20170728|title=Cassper's new album title is all in the name|website=News24}}</ref> The album was an outstanding success, peaking number 1 on the [[iTunes]] ''SA'' album chart for 2 consecutive months (July and August).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pltfrm.co.za/album-review-cassper-nyovest-tsholofelo/|title=Album Review: Cassper Nyovest - Tsholofelo|website=Plartform}}</ref> In October 2014, Nyovest was ranked no. 1 on the [[MTV Base]] show, The Hottest MC in Africa, and was ranked no. 2 on [[MTV Base: SA's Hottest MCs#2014]] that same year.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.news24.com/Archives/City-Press/KO-crowned-2014s-hottest-MC-20150429|title=K.O crowned 2014's hottest MC|website=News24}}</ref>
After "Gusheshe", he released his second single titled "[[Doc Shebeleza (song)|Doc Shebeleza]]" which saw him gain major success. The song peaked at number 4 on South Africa's [[Entertainment Monitoring Africa|official music chart]]. The song received positive reviews from the public and other South African acts including [[Yvonne Chaka Chaka]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://thejuice.co.za/top-stories/cassper-gets-love-from-yvonne-chaka-chaka/ |title=Cassper gets love from Yvonne Chaka Chaka |publisher=The Juice |date=7 July 2014 |accessdate=11 October 2014}}</ref>


===2015-2016: ''Refiloe''===
His debut release, ''[[Tsholofelo]]'', was released on 18 July 2014. It was number 1 on the iTunes South African albums chart for 2 consecutive months before being knocked off by Duncan's ''Street Government''.


With the success of ''Tsholofelo'', Nyovest released the platinum edition of the album with new songs added and collaborations with [[Casey Veggies]], [[DJ Drama]], [[Wizkid]] and [[Anatii]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://tidal.com/browse/album/44792447|title=Tsholofelo (Platinum Edition) by Casper Nyovest|website=Tidal}}</ref> The platinum edition was released on April 17, 2015 with a limit of 10,000 copies printed.
In October 2014, Nyovest was ranked number 1 on "The Hottest MC in Africa" list by<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mtvbase.com/news/mtv-base-hottest-african-mcs/krh7rs |title=MTV Base Hottest African MCs – MTV Africa |website=''mtvbase.com''}}</ref>[[MTV Base]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mtvbase.com/news/mtv-base-hottest-african-mcs/ |title=Who are the best rappers right now? |publisher=MTV Base |date=2 October 2014 |accessdate=11 October 2014}}</ref> Nyovest was also ranked number 2 on [[MTV Base: SA's Hottest MCs|MTV Base's "SA's Hottest MC"]] list with [[K.O (rapper)|KO]] at number 1. Nyovest criticized the list because of DJ Vigilante's close affiliation with Cashtime Life rapper K.O. He stated that Vigilante should not have been on the ranking panel and showed his discontent with the list by releasing a song titled "Beef" in which he disses DJ Vigilante, AKA and K.O.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://notjustok.com/2014/11/29/cassper-nyovest-beef/ |title=DOWNLOAD:Cassper Nyovest – Beef |publisher=NotJustOk |date=29 November 2014}}</ref> It quickly sparked controversy after which the rapper later apologized to K.O for a line on the song.


On the third quarter of 2015, Nyovest announced that he was planning to headline a concert at [[Ticket Pro Dome]], [[Johannesburg]] on October 31, 2015 called Fill Up The Dome. He quoted, "I want to fill the dome, which currently accommodates up to 20,000 people ... to its full capacity".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.news24.com/Drum/Archive/cassper-nyovest-is-set-on-filling-up-the-dome-20170728|title=Cassper is set on filling up the dome|website=News24}}</ref> He also mentioned that his second album ''[[Refiloe]]'' will be released on the day of the event.
=== 2015: ''Tsholofelo Platinum Edition'' and'' Refiloe'' ===
After the release of ''Tsholofelo'', Nyovest hinted that he was in studio recording new music, presumably for his [[Refiloe (album)|second album]]. He was pictured working with [[Casey Veggies]], [[DJ Drama]], [[Wizkid (musician)|Wizkid]], and frequent collaborator [[Anatii]]. However, it would later be revealed that the songs were for the platinum edition of ''Tsholofelo''. The platinum edition was released in 17 April 2015 with only 10,000 copies printed out.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://quenchsa.com/2015/04/25/cassper-nyovests-debut-album-tsholofelo-reaches-platinum/ |title=Cassper Nyovest's Debut Album Tsholofelo Reaches Platinum! |work=Quench SA |accessdate=4 November 2015}}</ref> Nyovest announced that he was planning to headline a concert on 31 October 2015 at the [[Coca-Cola Dome|Ticket Pro Dome]] billed as "[[Fill Up the Dome]]" and release his second album at the venue on the same day. He revealed the title of the album as ''[[Refiloe (album)|Refiloe]]'' on 13 July 2015.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://connect.citizen.co.za/10170/cassper-nyovest-speaks-about-new-album/ |title=Cassper Nyovest speaks about new album |work=Connect |accessdate=4 November 2015}}</ref> He mentioned that he wanted to fill the dome – which currently accommodates up to 20,000 people – to its full capacity. In a Twitter post, he explained that a ticket bought comes with a free album and that if he managed to fill the dome, ''[[Refiloe (album)|Refiloe]]'' would go gold in a day. The album cover was released on 10 August via Nyovest's Facebook, Twitter and Instagram accounts.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sundayworld.co.za/lifestyle/2015/08/10/cassper-nyovests-refiloe-album-artwork-is-here |title=Cassper Nyovest's ‘Refiloe’ album artwork is here |author=World |work=''sundayworld.co.za'' |accessdate=4 November 2015}}</ref>


On 14 August 2015 the album's first single titled "Mama I Made It (#MIMI)" was released for purchase on iTunes and as a free download for 24 hours only.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.okayafrica.com/news/cassper-nyovest-mama-i-made-it-refiloe-steam-download/ |title=Cassper Nyovest Drops The First 'Refiloe' Single 'Mama I Made It' |work=''Okayafrica.'' |accessdate=4 November 2015}}</ref> Shortly after its release, it peaked at number 1 on iTunes South Africa chart, across all genres.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://we-are-awesome.com/new-track-cassper-nyovest-mama-i-made-it/ |title=New Track. Cassper Nyovest – 'Mama I Made It' |work=we-are-awesome. |accessdate=4 November 2015}}</ref> It was also playlisted across various radio stations in South Africa, most notably on DJ Fresh's "Fresh at 5" show on 5FM.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://notjustok.com/2015/08/14/cassper-nyovest-mama-i-made-it-mimi/ |title=DOWNLOAD:Cassper Nyovest – Mama I Made It (#MIMI) |work=notjustOk |accessdate=4 November 2015}}</ref> It was produced by Ganja Beatz, which Nyovest has worked with for a long time. On the same day, the American rapper Talib Kweli whom Nyovest had previously collaborated with on the "Doc Shebeleza" remix released his lead single off his album entitled "Fuck The Money" which features a guest verse by Nyovest.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://m.billboard.com/articles/columns/the-juice/6663952/talib-kweli-f-the-money-free |title=Talib Kweli |work=Billboard |accessdate=4 November 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/talib-kweli-surprise-releases-free-album-f--k-the-money-20150814 |title=Talib Kweli Surprise-Releases Free Album, 'F--k the Money' |work=Rolling Stone |accessdate=4 November 2015}}</ref>
On August 14, 2015, Nyovest released Mama I Made ''(#MIMI)'', which is the lead single from his second album and one of the promoting songs for Fill Up The Dome.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.okayafrica.com/cassper-nyovest-mama-i-made-it-refiloe-steam-download/|title=Cassper Nyovest Drops The First " Refiloe"Single 'Mama I Made It'|website=OkayAfrica}}</ref> Nyovest managed to sell out tickets for his event as he announced in October 25, 2015, on his [[Twitter]] account.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ecr.co.za/shows/east-coast-breakfast/golden-boy-fills-dome/|title=The golden boy fills up the dome|website=East Coast Radio}}</ref> On the day of the event, ticket buyers received a complimentary copy of the ''Tsholofelo'' album.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://citizen.co.za/lifestyle/your-life-entertainment-your-life/entertainment-celebrities/839669/refiloe-to-go-gold-as-fill-up-the-dome-is-sold-out/|title=Refiloe to go gold as Fill up The Dome is sold out|website=Citizen}}</ref> The action resulted the album becoming [[List of music recording certifications#Album|gold]] on that day.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sowetanlive.co.za/entertainment/2015-11-02-what-cassper-nyovest-achieved-with-fillupthedome/|title=What Cassper Nyovest achieved with #FillUpTheDome|website=SowetanLIVE}}</ref> The album was then certified platinum for shipments in excess of 40,000 copies domestically.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://citizen.co.za/lifestyle/your-life-entertainment-your-life/entertainment-celebrities/903035/casspers-refiloe-goes-platinum/|title=Cassper Nyovest's Refiloe goes platinum|website=Citizen}}</ref>


Nyovest also announced his second same affix event Fill Up Orlando Stadium at [[Orlando Stadium]], [[Soweto]] at Johannesburg on October 29, 2016.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://destinyman.com/2018/11/12/cassper-nyovest-announces-second-fillup-internship/|title=Cassper Nyovest announces second #FillUp Internship|website=Destiny Man}}</ref> The event was a success as there was a total of 40,000 (stadium's capacity) attendance.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.enca.com/south-africa/thousands-filluporlandostadium|title=Thousands #FillUpOrlandoStadium|website=eNCA}}</ref> For both 2015 and 2016, Nyovest was ranked no. 1 on [[MTV Base: SA's Hottest MC#2015]]'s list. He was also ranked no. 1 on the 2016 Hottest Rapper in Africa since 2014.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.betafrica.tv/news/Cassper-Hottest-MCs/roq4sl|title=Cassper Nyovest Crowned “SA’S HOTTEST MC 2016”|website=BET Africa}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.gq.co.za/culture/entertainment/south-africas-hottest-mc-of-2015-top-10-list-revealed-16554734|title=South Africa’s Hottest MC of 2015 Top 10 List Revealed|website=GQ}}</ref>
On 25 October 2015, Nyovest announced on his official Twitter account that tickets to the Fill Up The Dome concert were sold out. Each purchased ticket to the concert came with a complimentary copy of ''Refiloe'', which each concert-goer received on 31 October 2015. In November 2015, Nyovest was named as the Hottest MC in South Africa by MTV Base Round table experts, he beat his rival AKA to top the list .<ref>{{cite web |author=Kyle Zeeman |url=http://www.channel24.co.za/The-Juice/cassper-crowned-the-hottest-mc-in-mzansi-20151128 |title=Cassper crowned the Hottest MC in Mzansi |publisher=Channel24 |date=2015-11-28 |accessdate=2016-12-05}}</ref>
<ref>{{cite web |url=http://thenet.ng/2015/11/cassper-nyovest-beats-aka-to-win-mtv-base-sas-hottest-mc-of-2015-see-full-list/ |title=Cassper Nyovest beats AKA to win MTV Base’ SA's Hottest MC of 2015 [See Full List&#93; - Nigerian Entertainment Today – Nigeria's Top Website for News, Gossip, Comedy, Videos, Blogs, Events, Weddings, Nollywood, Celebs, Scoop and Games |website=Thenet.ng |date=2015-11-28 |accessdate=2016-12-05}}</ref> Nyovest was also listed as the hottest MC in Africa by popular Nigeria music streaming blog industry experts, notjustok.com<ref>{{cite web |url=http://notjustok.com/2015/11/13/the-10-hottest-rappers-in-africa-2015-1-cassper-nyovest-south-africa/ |title=The 10 Hottest Rappers in Africa 2015: No. 1 – Cassper Nyovest (South Africa) |website=''Notjustok.com'' |date=2015-11-13 |accessdate=2016-12-05}}</ref>


=== 2016: ''Refiloe'' and'' Fill up Orlando Stadium'' ===
===2017-present: ''Thuto'' and ''Sweet and Short''===


On March 4, 2017, Nyovest released the lead single ''Tito Mboweni'' from his third album [[Thuto]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.news24.com/MoveMag/Archive/new-music-alert-cassper-nyovest-releases-a-new-song-tito-mboweni-20170728|title=Cassper Nyovest releases a new song|website=News24}}</ref> Named after the South Africa's [[National Treasury (South Africa)|Minister of Finance]] and former [[South African Reserve Bank|SARB]] governer [[Tito Mboweni]], the song commercially trended for its lyric quote, "Shaa Shaa" which is an [[onomatopoeia]] for a money note sound..<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thesouthafrican.com/tito-mboweni-cassper-nyovest-music-video/|title=Tito Mboweni: Cassper Nyovest once wrote song about SA's new finance minister|website=The South African}}</ref>
As of 13 January 2016, ''Refiloe'' was certified Platinum for shipments in excess of 40,000 copies domestically.<ref>{{cite web |title=Cassper Nyovest's Refiloe goes platinum |url=http://citizen.co.za/903035/casspers-refiloe-goes-platinum/ |website=The Citizen |access-date=2016-01-13}}</ref> On 29 October 2016, Nyovest filled Orlando Stadium, a 40,000 capacity venue and it was indeed a game changing moment for the hip hop genre in South Africa and Africa as a whole. Nyovest is now often referred to as Mr. Fill Up by locals. Nyovest has already announced his plans to fill up FNB stadium, an 80,000 capacity stadium in December 2017.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.enca.com/south-africa/cassper-to-drop-new-song-after-filling-up-orlando-stadium |title=Cassper to drop new song after filling up Orlando Stadium |website=''Enca.com'' |accessdate=2016-12-05}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.timeslive.co.za/entertainment/2016/10/30/5-memorable-moments-from-Cassper%E2%80%99s-FillUpOrlandoStadium-concert |title=5 memorable moments from Cassper's #FillUpOrlandoStadium concert |publisher=Times LIVE |accessdate=2016-12-05}}</ref>


''Thuto'' was released in May 5, 2017. It was certified gold by [[Recording Industry of South Africa|RiSA]] on the day of its release and was then certified platinum within the following weeks.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.transafricaradio.net/index.php/2017/05/15/cassper-nyovests-thuto-goes-gold-one-day/|title=Cassper Nyovest "Thuto" goes gold in one day|website=Transafricaradio}}</ref> Nyovest announced his third "Fill Up" event, which was held on November 17, 2017, at the 94,736 capacity stadium, [[FNB Stadium]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.dailysun.co.za/News/Entertainment/fillupfnbstadium-date-announced-20170816|title=FillUpFNBStadium DATES ANNOUNCED|website=Daily Sun}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.joburg.org.za/play_/Pages/Sports/FNB-StadiumSoccer-city.aspx|title=FNB Stadium/Soccer city|website=City of Johannesburg}}</ref> The event was planned to fill only 75,000 of its capacity which was his biggest challenge. Nyovest had some struggles in funding the show, but finally got 3 major sponsors in assisting him: [[Cîroc]] SA, [[SABC 1]] and [[Budweiser]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.zkhiphani.co.za/watch-cassper-nyovest-hooks-up-3-sponsors-for-fillupfnbstadium/|title=WATCH: Cassper Nyovest Hooks Up 3 Sponsors For #FillUpFnbStadium|website=Zkhipani}}</ref> The event didn't sell all it's tickets but was an outstanding success.
On 2 December 2016, MTV Base ranked Nyovest first on its list of [[MTV Base: SA's Hottest MCs|South Africa's Hottest MCs of 2016]]. The list was compiled by a panel of judges, which included veteran rappers and influencers from South Africa. The list was based on these six pointers: impact, style, lyrics, sales, buzz, and other intangibles.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.yomzansi.com/2016/12/02/cassper-nyovest-crowned-sas-hottest-mc-of-2016 |title=Cassper Nyovest crowned SA's Hottest MC of 2016 – YoMZansi – YMZ |website=''Yomzansi.com'' |accessdate=2016-12-05}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |author=Amanda Maliba |url=http://www.iol.co.za/tonight/news/local/cassper-is-sas-hottest-mc-again-2095453 |title=Cassper is SA's hottest MC, again |website=Independent Online |location=South Africa |accessdate=2016-12-05}}</ref>


In 2018, Nyovest released his fourth album ''Sweet and Short''. The album was certified platinum in it's day of release.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.timeslive.co.za/tshisa-live/tshisa-live/2018-12-04-halala--cassper-nyovests-album-went-platinum-in-a-day-just-like-he-said/|title=Halala! | Cassper Nyovest's album went platinum in a day, just like he said|website=TimesLIVE}}</ref> Nyovest's following "Fill Up" event venue was at [[Moses Mabhida Stadium]], [[Durban]] which was scheduled on 1 December 2018.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cosmopolitan.co.za/celebrities/cassper-nyovest-breaks-yet-another-record-and-fills-up-moses-mabhida-stadium/|title=Cassper Nyovest Breaks Yet Another Record And Fills Up Moses Mabhida Stadium|website=Cosmopolitan}}</ref> He managed to sell 68,000 which was a favourable outcome.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.iol.co.za/entertainment/music/local/cassper-nyovest-all-set-to-fillupmosesmabhida-18344067|title=Cassper Nyovest all set to #FillUpMosesMabhida|website=IOL}}</ref> The following day, Nyovest performed at the [[Patrice Motsepe|Motsepe Foundation]] presented event, [[Global Citizen Festival|Global Citizen Festival: Mandela 100]] headlined by [[Beyoncé]] and [[Jay-Z]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bona.co.za/5-highlights-from-global-citizen-festival/|title=5 Highlights from Global Citizen Festival|website=Bona}}</ref>
On 31 December 2016 Nyovest was once again named as the Hottest Rapper in Africa . This list was compiled by a team of industry experts of one of Africa leading and most reputable music downloads and online publishers.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://notjustok.com/article/the-10-hottest-rappers-in-africa-thelist2016/2/ |title=The 10 Hottest Rappers in Africa - #TheList2016- Page 2 of 2 – Latest Naija Nigerian Music, Songs & Video |date=31 December 2016}}</ref>

Nyovest received a total of 9 nominations at the 2016 SA Hip Hop Awards.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sahiphopawards.com/2016/11/sahha-nomination-2016.html |title=South African Hip Hop Awards: Sahha Nomination 2016 |website=''Sahiphopawards.com'' |date=2016-11-11 |accessdate=2016-12-05}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://musicinafrica.net/2016-sa-hip-hop-awards-nominees-cassper-nyovest-tops-list |title=2016 SA Hip-Hop Awards nominees: Cassper Nyovest tops the list |publisher=Music in Africa |date=2016-11-14 |accessdate=2016-12-05}}</ref>

Nyovest was the big winner of the SA Hip Hop Awards 2016 held in December after receiving 9 nominations, as he bagged 4 awards on the night.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.timeslive.co.za/tshisa-live/tshisa-live/2016-12-15-cassper-reigns-supreme-at-sa-hip-hop-awards/ |title=Cassper reigns supreme at SA Hip-Hop Awards}}</ref>
Nyovest was also named as the SOUND CITY MVP for Best Hip Hop Artist in Africa.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://tooxclusive.com/news/cassper-nyovest-yemi-alade-win-soundcity-mvp-awards-2016-see-full-list/ |title=Cassper Nyovest, Yemi Alade & More Win at Soundcity MVP Awards 2016, See Full List " tooXclusive |date=30 December 2016}}</ref>

=== 2017–present: ''Thuto Album'' and'' Fill up FNB Stadium, Fill Up Mabhida & Sweet and Short'' ===

Nyovest got a SAMA award for best collaboration for 'NGUD', a song by Kwesta featuring Nyovest.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://hiphophub.co.za/2017/05/27/breaking-news-kwesta-wins-best-collaboration-for-ngud-feat-cassper-nyovest-at-the-sama23/ |title=BREAKING NEWS: Kwesta Wins "Best Collaboration" for ‘NGUD’ feat. Cassper Nyovest at the #SAMA23 |date=27 May 2017}}</ref> On 10 October 2017, he was also awarded best Male Southern African by African Musiq Magazine Awards<ref>{{cite web |url=http://afrimma.com/afirimma2017nomination-polls/ |title=AFRIMMA 2017 WINNERS – AFRIMMA |website=''afrimma.com''}}</ref>
Nyovest Thuto Album went Gold on the day of release<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.news24.com/Drum/Archive/cassper-nyovest-makes-more-history-20170728 |title=Cassper Nyovest makes more history}}</ref> and within a few weeks it was certified platinum by the Recording Industry of South Africa (RiSA).<ref>{{cite web |url=http://sahiphopmag.co.za/2017/05/cassper-nyovests-album-goes-platinum-with-one-single/ |title=Cassper Nyovest's Album Goes Platinum With One Single |date=24 May 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://hiphopza.com/cassper-nyovests-thuto-album-goes-platinum/ |title=Cassper Nyovest's Thuto Album Goes Platinum |website=''hiphopza.com''}}</ref>

Nyovest Announced plans to fill up 75,000-capacity FNB Stadium in August.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.timeslive.co.za/tshisa-live/tshisa-live/2017-08-16-cassper-nyovest-reveals-fillupfnbstadium-date-twitter-goes-crazy/ |title=Cassper Nyovest reveals #FillUpFNBStadium date – Twitter goes crazy}}</ref> On 17 November 2017 he announced that the tickets for the golden circle was 70% sold, and some notable performers for this concert were also revealed.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://twitter.com/CassperNyovest/status/931526884017491970 |title=BREAKING !! ! Golden circle 70% sold out !! !! They are gonna sell out fast !! ! Get yours ASAP !! ! Don't wait for last minute !! ! #JustBuyATicketBroer We only have 15 days to go till we #FillUpFnbStadium . WILL YOU BE THERE???pic.twitter.com/dukXAyoGbP |first=R. M. |last=Phoolo}}{{Primary source inline|date=December 2018}}</ref>

With Nyovest initially finding it difficult to fund the show all by himself due to lack of sponsors, his biggest rival in SA hip hop, [[AKA (rapper)|AKA]], offered to perform at FNB Stadium for a fee of one million South African Rands and also insisted that their differences should be finally put to bed. This quickly got fans from both sides talking and it did contribute to the hype surrounding the whole show. However, Nyovest's management team rejected this offer from AKA.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.timeslive.co.za/tshisa-live/tshisa-live/2017-11-13-im-serious-about-performing-at-fillupfnbstadium-says-aka/ |title=I'm serious about performing at #FillUpFNBStadium, says AKA}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.iol.co.za/sunday-tribune/entertainment/ouch-aka-told-to-just-buy-a-ticket-for-fillupfnbstadium-11955682 |title=OUCH! AKA told to 'just buy a ticket' for #FillUpFNBStadium – Sunday Tribune}}</ref> Kwesta threw his weight behind the concert and advised other hip hop acts to support this historic move and made it known to the fans that he is performing for free at the concert. Fans took this to be a slight dig at AKA who is also a good friend of Kwesta.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://sahiphopmag.co.za/2017/11/im-already-pro-bono-says-kwesta-response-akas-fillupfnb-request/ |title="I’m already doing it PRO BONO" Says Kwesta in Response To AKA's #FillUpFNB Request |date=12 November 2017}}</ref>

Nyovest finally got three major brands to sponsor his show: Ciroc SA, SABC 1 and Budweiser.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.dailysun.co.za/News/Entertainment/watch-cassper-nyovest-bags-3-sponsors-for-fillupfnbstadium-20171116 |title=WATCH: CASSPER NYOVEST BAGS 3 SPONSORS FOR #FillUpFNBStadium}}</ref> In 2018, Nyovest attempted to "fill up" the [[Moses Mabhida Stadium]]. <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.timeslive.co.za/tshisa-live/tshisa-live/2018-11-27-how-close-is-cassper-to-filling-moses-mabhida-stadium-weve-got-the-deets/|title=How close is Cassper to filling Moses Mabhida Stadium? We've got the deets|website=www.timeslive.co.za|language=en|access-date=2018-12-29}}</ref> At least one source says that he did "fill out" the stadium having sold 68,000 tickets and gates were closed.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.channel24.co.za/The-Juice/News/Local/cassper-nyovest-just-made-history-and-this-is-why-20171203|title=Cassper Nyovest just made history – and this is why|last=Magwaza|first=Pam|date=2017-12-03|website=Channel|language=en|access-date=2018-12-29}}</ref>


==Business ventures==
==Business ventures==
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In 2018, [[Xitsonga]] musician, Benny Mayengani was to do his concert named, ''#FillUpGiyaniStadium''. As Mayengeni used a similar affix ("Fill Up"/"#FillUp") as Nyovest, Nyovest then accused Mayengani for using his trademark in a form of sending him a cease and desist letter.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://ewn.co.za/2018/09/06/can-artists-trademark-event-names-cassper-and-the-fillup-trademark-saga|title=NYOVEST AND THE #FILLUP TRADEMARK SAGA: CAN ARTISTS TRADEMARK EVENT NAMES?|website=EWN}}</ref> Investigation revealed that Nyovest does not yet own the #FillUp trademark and can't take any action.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.timeslive.co.za/tshisa-live/tshisa-live/2018-09-11-revealed-cassper-doesnt-own-the-fillup-trademark-and-cant-take-action/|title=Revealed: Cassper doesn't own the #FillUp trademark and can't take action|website=TimesLIVE}}</ref>
In 2018, [[Xitsonga]] musician, Benny Mayengani was to do his concert named, ''#FillUpGiyaniStadium''. As Mayengeni used a similar affix ("Fill Up"/"#FillUp") as Nyovest, Nyovest then accused Mayengani for using his trademark in a form of sending him a cease and desist letter.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://ewn.co.za/2018/09/06/can-artists-trademark-event-names-cassper-and-the-fillup-trademark-saga|title=NYOVEST AND THE #FILLUP TRADEMARK SAGA: CAN ARTISTS TRADEMARK EVENT NAMES?|website=EWN}}</ref> Investigation revealed that Nyovest does not yet own the #FillUp trademark and can't take any action.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.timeslive.co.za/tshisa-live/tshisa-live/2018-09-11-revealed-cassper-doesnt-own-the-fillup-trademark-and-cant-take-action/|title=Revealed: Cassper doesn't own the #FillUp trademark and can't take action|website=TimesLIVE}}</ref>


== Awards and nominations ==
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Nyovest has been awarded and nominated for various music awards both locally and internationally. His first set of awards were in 2013 when he won four awards at the second edition of the ''South Africa Hip Hop Awards'' .<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.hypemagazine.co.za/2013/11/cassper-cleans-up-at-sa-hip-hop-awards/ |title=Cassper cleans up at SA Hip Hop Awards! |date=22 November 2013 |website=''hypemagazine.co.za'' |accessdate=7 May 2017}}</ref>On the 13th of April, he received a nomination at the 12th Headies Award in Nigeria in the category of Best African Artiste alongside Nasty C, Sarkodie from Ghana, Kenyan group Sauti Sol, and Tanzanian singer Vanessa Mdee.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://mp3joli.info/cassper-nyovest-nasty-c-nominated-for-best-african-artiste-headies-awards-2018/ |title=Cassper Nyovest, nasty C Nominated For Best African Artiste @ Headies Awards 2018 |date=14 April 2018 |website=mp3joli.info |accessdate=21 May 2018}}</ref>
== Discography ==
== Discography ==
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== Accolades ==
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{{Main|List of awards and nominations received by Cassper Nyovest}}
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Nyovest has been awarded and nominated for various music awards both locally and internationally. His first set of awards were in 2013 when he won four awards at the second edition of the ''South Africa Hip Hop Awards'' .<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.hypemagazine.co.za/2013/11/cassper-cleans-up-at-sa-hip-hop-awards/ |title=Cassper cleans up at SA Hip Hop Awards! |date=22 November 2013 |website=''hypemagazine.co.za'' |accessdate=7 May 2017}}</ref>On the 13th of April, he received a nomination at the 12th Headies Award in Nigeria in the category of Best African Artiste alongside Nasty C, Sarkodie from Ghana, Kenyan group Sauti Sol, and Tanzanian singer Vanessa Mdee.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://mp3joli.info/cassper-nyovest-nasty-c-nominated-for-best-african-artiste-headies-awards-2018/ |title=Cassper Nyovest, nasty C Nominated For Best African Artiste @ Headies Awards 2018 |date=14 April 2018 |website=mp3joli.info |accessdate=21 May 2018}}</ref>


== References ==
== References ==

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Cassper Nyovest
Cassper Nyovest at the 2014 Back to the City festival
Cassper Nyovest at the 2014 Back to the City festival
Background information
Birth nameRefiloe Maele Phoolo
Born (1990-12-16) 16 December 1990 (age 33)
Montshioa, Mafikeng, North-West Province, South Africa
OriginMafikeng, North West
Genres
Occupations
Instruments
Years active2013–present
Labels
Websitecasspernyovest.com

Refiloe Maele Phoolo (born 16 December 1990), commonly known as Cassper Nyovest, is a South African rapper, songwriter and record producer.[1]Born and raised in Mahikeng, North West, he is regarded as one of the most successful artists in South Africa.[2] Throughout 2014, he established his own record label, Family Tree Records.[3] Nyovest rose to fame with the release of his debut studio album, Tsholofelo (2014) which produced the successful singles "Gusheshe" and "Doc Shebeleza".[4]

With his success of selling out tickets for his concert, Fill Up The Dome which was held at Ticketpro Dome in Johannesburg.[5] The success of the event pursued Nyovest with the affix "Fill Up" to instigate more concerts in different stadiums annually, including Orlando Stadium and FNB Stadium, also both in Johannesburg, and Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban.[6]

Nyovest released his critically acclaimed eponymous album, Refiloe, released in October 31, 2015, at his Fill Up The Dome concert. The album collaborates with several international artists including The Game, DJ Drama, Stonebwoy and Casey Veggies.[7] He followed his success with his third album Thuto (2017) and his kwaito-focused fourth album, Sweet and Short (2018).

Early life

I told my parents that I'd rather chase my dream, which I believe is going to work out

-Cassper Nyovest, speaking about his journey of dropping out of school[8]

Refiloe Maele Phoolo was born on December 16, 1990 in Mahikeng, a borough of North West, to Muzuki and Letsebela Phoolo.[9] He attended the Sol Plaatjie Secondary School were he was an athlete and partook in various sports. Nyovest started rapping at the age of 12.[10] In 2006, he failed his Grade 10 exams which led him moving to his grandmother's house in Potchefstroom. Therefore, in 2007, he decided to drop out of high school at the age of 16.[11]

In 2008, Nyovest relocated to Johannesburg to pursue a career in music as a rapper and producer, after telling his parents he would rather chase his dream, which he believed would work out, rather than playing it safe and regretting it his whole life. [12]

Musical career

2004–2014: Beginnings and Tsholofelo

In 2004, Cassper formed a hip-hop group Childhood Gangsta with his friends while he was 13. He then left to join his following group, Slow Motion which had eight members including record producer, Aashish Gangaram.[13] After dropping out of school, Nyovest signed with motswako record label, Impact Soundz which also signed artists including Tuks Senganga and Morafe in 2006.[14] Nyovest and "Impact Soundz" relationship was substandard as they had creative differences.[15] In 2008, both parties separated making Nyovest an independent artist that time.

Nyovest moved back home to develop his vision of creating his record label.[16] In 2014, he then established his record label named Family Tree Records where he was the only signed artist.[17] His management team consisted of his childhood friends which he appointed them the positions as their rewards for staying by his side on his musical struggles. Months later, Nyovest was discovered by late rapper HHP while performing. HHP was impressed which led him to feature Nyovest on his song, Wamo Tseba Mtho.[18]

Before establishing his label, Nyovest released his debut single, Gusheshe featuring Okmalumkoolkat in 2013.[19] The song was then unveiled that it'll be the first official single from his debut album. The song which was accompanied by a township-influenced music video received positive critics, and was playlisted across various stations in South Africa. Thereafter in 2014, Nyovest released his second single, Doc Shebeleza which is eponymously inspired and titled after kwaito artist, Doc Shebeleza.[20] The song received positive reviews from the public and was praised by notable acts including singer Yvonne Chaka Chaka.[21]

On July 18, 2014, Nyovest released his debut album Tsholofelo named after his sister.[22] The album was an outstanding success, peaking number 1 on the iTunes SA album chart for 2 consecutive months (July and August).[23] In October 2014, Nyovest was ranked no. 1 on the MTV Base show, The Hottest MC in Africa, and was ranked no. 2 on MTV Base: SA's Hottest MCs#2014 that same year.[24]

2015-2016: Refiloe

With the success of Tsholofelo, Nyovest released the platinum edition of the album with new songs added and collaborations with Casey Veggies, DJ Drama, Wizkid and Anatii.[25] The platinum edition was released on April 17, 2015 with a limit of 10,000 copies printed.

On the third quarter of 2015, Nyovest announced that he was planning to headline a concert at Ticket Pro Dome, Johannesburg on October 31, 2015 called Fill Up The Dome. He quoted, "I want to fill the dome, which currently accommodates up to 20,000 people ... to its full capacity".[26] He also mentioned that his second album Refiloe will be released on the day of the event.

On August 14, 2015, Nyovest released Mama I Made (#MIMI), which is the lead single from his second album and one of the promoting songs for Fill Up The Dome.[27] Nyovest managed to sell out tickets for his event as he announced in October 25, 2015, on his Twitter account.[28] On the day of the event, ticket buyers received a complimentary copy of the Tsholofelo album.[29] The action resulted the album becoming gold on that day.[30] The album was then certified platinum for shipments in excess of 40,000 copies domestically.[31]

Nyovest also announced his second same affix event Fill Up Orlando Stadium at Orlando Stadium, Soweto at Johannesburg on October 29, 2016.[32] The event was a success as there was a total of 40,000 (stadium's capacity) attendance.[33] For both 2015 and 2016, Nyovest was ranked no. 1 on MTV Base: SA's Hottest MC#2015's list. He was also ranked no. 1 on the 2016 Hottest Rapper in Africa since 2014.[34][35]

2017-present: Thuto and Sweet and Short

On March 4, 2017, Nyovest released the lead single Tito Mboweni from his third album Thuto.[36] Named after the South Africa's Minister of Finance and former SARB governer Tito Mboweni, the song commercially trended for its lyric quote, "Shaa Shaa" which is an onomatopoeia for a money note sound..[37]

Thuto was released in May 5, 2017. It was certified gold by RiSA on the day of its release and was then certified platinum within the following weeks.[38] Nyovest announced his third "Fill Up" event, which was held on November 17, 2017, at the 94,736 capacity stadium, FNB Stadium.[39][40] The event was planned to fill only 75,000 of its capacity which was his biggest challenge. Nyovest had some struggles in funding the show, but finally got 3 major sponsors in assisting him: Cîroc SA, SABC 1 and Budweiser.[41] The event didn't sell all it's tickets but was an outstanding success.

In 2018, Nyovest released his fourth album Sweet and Short. The album was certified platinum in it's day of release.[42] Nyovest's following "Fill Up" event venue was at Moses Mabhida Stadium, Durban which was scheduled on 1 December 2018.[43] He managed to sell 68,000 which was a favourable outcome.[44] The following day, Nyovest performed at the Motsepe Foundation presented event, Global Citizen Festival: Mandela 100 headlined by Beyoncé and Jay-Z.[45]

Business ventures

Endorsements

Prior to venturing into business, Nyovest garnered several endorsement deals with various companies, notably with vodka brand, Ciroc which is one of his biggest endorsement deal in his career so far.[46] Their endorsement began in 2017, when Nyovest displayed in his music video, Tito Mboweni several Cîroc bottles. Ciroc then unveiled their deal with Nyovest. In 2015, Nyovest endorsed with MTN and AG Mobile in launching a smartphone named, AG Hashtag which was inspired and partly designed by him.[47] He also endorsed with other brands including, Samsung South Africa, Coca-Cola, KFC SA, Castle Lite and Nike SA.[48]

Family Tree Records

As an entrepreneur, Nyovest has founded the Family Tree Records. The record label was established in 2014 after his departure of label, Impact Sound.[49]

Personal life

In July 2015, after months of denying any romantic involvement with each other, Nyovest and actress Boitumelo Thulo finally confirmed in a July issue of DRUM that they were dating. The headline on the cover of the magazine implied that the couple was engaged but Nyovest and Thulo later denied this claiming that the magazine used the headline as a ploy to increase sales.[50] The couple broke up in December 2015.

Controversies

Feuds

In 2014, Nyovest was embroiled in a feud with long-time rival, AKA.[51] As Nyovest claimed his song Doc Shebeleza was the biggest song in South African Hip-Hop, AKA who was promoting his new single Congratulate, showed contradiction when he tweeted, “There's a rapper running around saying he got the biggest song in the country ... I challenge you to find his song in the iTunes Top 100".[52] Thereafter, Nyovest responded as a tweet stating reasons on how much bigger his song was. The argument then got intent as both rappers were responding to each other multiple times.[53] In August 2014, the pair were scheduled to both perform on SABC 1 music show, Live Amp when a member of AKA's entourage allegedly pulled a gun on Cassper and his team.[54] Further controversy arose in 2015, when Cassper accused AKA of slapping him which led both rappers to release diss tracks. As for 2015, Nyovest said the two would never reconcile, which has so far proven true.[55]

Lawsuits and civil disputes

"Fill Up" trademark

In 2018, Xitsonga musician, Benny Mayengani was to do his concert named, #FillUpGiyaniStadium. As Mayengeni used a similar affix ("Fill Up"/"#FillUp") as Nyovest, Nyovest then accused Mayengani for using his trademark in a form of sending him a cease and desist letter.[56] Investigation revealed that Nyovest does not yet own the #FillUp trademark and can't take any action.[57]

Awards and nominations

Main article: List of awards and nominations received by Cassper Nyovest

Nyovest has been awarded and nominated for various music awards both locally and internationally. His first set of awards were in 2013 when he won four awards at the second edition of the South Africa Hip Hop Awards .[58]On the 13th of April, he received a nomination at the 12th Headies Award in Nigeria in the category of Best African Artiste alongside Nasty C, Sarkodie from Ghana, Kenyan group Sauti Sol, and Tanzanian singer Vanessa Mdee.[59]

Discography

Main article: Cassper Nyovest discography

Studio albums

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