South Africa’s leading hip hop rapper Cassper Nyovest, also known as the modern day Doc Shebeleza, has been nominated in six categories for the Channel O music video awards and won the hearts of a million girls across the continent. He tells us about his life as a musician.
TSHOLOFELO
This is a Motswako-oriented album. Motswako is a genre that consists of a mixture of sounds and languages. The album represents hope and honesty.
WHY PEOPLE SHOULD BUY THE ALBUM
Anyone who wants to know what is going through the mind of South African teenagers and young adults should listen to this album. You can also buy it to support a brother.
GROWING UP IN MAFIKENG
Has influenced my kind of music. It’s a very boring town so we have a lot of time to work out our craft; whether acting or making music.
HOW DO YOU DEAL WITH THE CHALLENGES THAT COME WITH BEING IN THE HIP HOP INDUSTRY?
I just do what works for me. I am not really fazed by the next man and I’m not interested in people’s opinions.
IF I WAS NOT DOING MUSIC
I could never picture myself doing anything else.
TO BALANCE MY WORK AND SOCIAL LIFE
I keep myself surrounded by family and real friends. I don’t make new friends.
I DO NOT HAVE ANY SPECIAL WOMAN IN MY LIFE
I am single.
WHEN IT COMES TO WOMEN
I love beautiful girls. That’s about it. However, self-respect is key.
MY IDEAL DATE CONSTISTS OF
Good food, good wine, beautiful location.
WHAT’S NEXT FOR ME…
Greatness.
