Cassper Nyovest Biography and Wiki
Cassper Nyovest is a South African rapper, songwriter, entrepreneur, and record producer, he was born on December 16, 1990, as Refiloe Maele Phoolo in Montshioa, Mahikeng, North-West Province, South Africa, and raised there. Nyovest is regarded as one of the most successful artists in South Africa. In the year 2014, he established his own record label, Family Tree Records. He rose to fame with the release of his debut studio album, Tsholofelo (2014) which produced the successful singles “Gusheshe” and “Doc Shebeleza”.
With his success of selling out tickets for his concert, Fill Up The Dome (2015) which was held at Ticketpro Dome in Johannesburg. The success of the event pursued Nyovest with the affix “Fill Up” to instigate more concerts in different stadiums annually, including Orlando Stadium (2016) as well as FNB Stadium (2017), also both in Johannesburg, Moses Mabhida Stadium (2018) in Durban, and Royal Bafokeng Stadium (2019) in North West.
He released his eponymous studio album, Refiloe, released on 31 October 2015, at his Fill Up The Dome concert. The album collaborates with several artists including The Game, DJ Drama, Stonebwoy, along Casey Veggies. Nyovest followed his success with his critically acclaimed third album Thuto (2018) and his kwaito-focused fourth studio album, Sweet and Short (2019).
Cassper Nyovest Age
Nyovest is 29 years old as of 2020, he was born on December 16, 1990, in Montshioa, Mahikeng, North-West Province, South Africa. He always celebrates his birthday on December 16, every year.
Cassper Nyovest Height
Nyovest stands at an average height and has moderate weight. He appears to be quite tall in stature if his photos, relative to his surroundings, are anything to go by. However, details regarding his actual height and other body measurements are currently not publicly available. We are keeping tabs and will update this information once it is out.
Cassper Nyovest Education
Cassper attended the Sol Plaatjie Secondary School where he was an athlete and partook in different sports. He began rapping at the age of 12. He failed his grade 10 exams in 2006, which led him to move to his grandmother’s house in Potchefstroom. Therefore, in 2007, he decided to drop out of high school at the age of 16.
Cassper moved to Johannesburg in 2008 to pursue a career in music as a rapper and produce, after telling his parents he would rather chase a dream, which he believed would work out, rather than playing it safe and regretting it his whole life.
Cassper Nyovest Parents and Siblings
Cassper was born on December 16, 1990, in Mafikeng, a borough of North West, to Muzuki Phoolo (mother) and Letsebela Phoolo (father). Cassper has a sister Tsholofelo Phoolo, and his late brother, Khotso Phoolo who died in 2003.
Cassper Nyovest Wife, Girlfriend
Nyovest is married to his wife Thobeka Majozi. The couple has been blessed with a baby boy named Khotso Izwe Simba Phoolo.
In July 2015, after months of denying any romantic involvement with each other, Cassper and partner actress Boitumelo Thulo eventually confirmed in a July issue of Drum that they were dating.
The headline on the cover of the magazine implied that the pair were engaged but Cassper and Boitumelo later denied this claiming that the magazine used the headline as a way to increase sales. Cassper and his girlfriend broke un in December 2015.
Cassper Nyovest Children
Nyovest and his wife Thobeka Majozi are parents of one baby boy named Khotso Izwe Simba Phoolo.
Cassper Nyovest Net Worth
Nyovest has a net worth of $3 million as of 2020. This includes his assets, money, and income. His primary source of income is his career as a rapper, songwriter, entrepreneur, and record producer. Through his various sources of income, Nyovest has been able to accumulate a good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.
Cassper Nyovest Measurements and Facts
Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about Cassper Nyovest.
Cassper Nyovest Bio and Wiki
- Full Names: Refiloe Maele Phoolo
- Popular As: Cassper Nyovest
- Gender: Male
- Occupation / Profession: rapper
- Nationality: South African
- Race / Ethnicity: African
- Religion: Not Known
- Sexual Orientation: Straight
Cassper Nyovest Birthday
- Age / How Old?: 30 years (2020)
- Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
- Date of Birth: December 16, 1990
- Place of Birth: Montshioa, Mahikeng, North-West Province, South Africa
- Birthday: December 16, every year.
Cassper Nyovest Body Measurements
- Body Measurements: Not Available
- Height / How Tall?: Not Known
- Weight: Not Known
- Eye Color: Dark Brown
- Hair Color: Black
Cassper Nyovest Family and Relationship
- Father (Dad): Letsebela Phoolo
- Mother: Muzuki Phoolo
- Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): (sister) Tsholofelo Phoolo, (brother) Khotso Phoolo
- Marital Status: Married
- Wife/Spouse: Thobeka Majozi.
- Dating / Girlfriend: Engaged Boitumelo Thulo
- Children: Khotso Izwe Simba Phoolo.
Cassper Nyovest Net Worth and Salary
- Net Worth: $3 million dollars as of 2020.
- Salary: Under Review
- Source of Income: Musician
Cassper Nyovest House and Cars
- Place of living: To be Updated
- Cars: Car Brand to be Updated
Cassper Nyovest Music Career
He started rapping when he was in grade 6, at the age of 12. At the age of 16 years, he dropped out of school to pursue his career in music. In 2004 he was a member of a group called Childhood Gangsters (CHG) which was later disbanded. He then joined ‘Slow Motion’- an eight-member group including Ganja Beatz Producer, Aashish Gangaram of Feel d’ Dream Entertainment.
In 2008 at the age of 17 Cassper signed a record deal with ‘impact Sounds’, arguably the strongest Motswako label at the time with artists such as Tuks Senganga & Morale to name a few. After 2 full years with the label, Cassper & ‘Impact sounds’ parted ways to start their own label but it did not succeed.
A few months later he wrote the song “Holla at a Pantsula”, the song became an instant hit in his neighborhood and got him recognition from a few reputable record labels. Motswako rapper HHP spotted Nyovest at a performance and he was impressed and even featured him on ‘Wambo Tseba Mtho’ on his album ‘Dumela’. He invited Cassper on his international tours where he gained exposure as an artist.
In 2014 he was involved in a highly publicized ‘beef’ with AKA which led to both artists recording diss tracks about each other. In 2013 he released his first official single ‘Gusheshe’ from his debut album ‘Tsholofelo’. His second single ‘Doc Shebeleza’ was a major hit as it peaked at number 4 on South Africa’s official music chart.
Cassper Nyovest released his debut album, Tsholofelo, on 18th July 2014. Tsholofelo shot to number 1 immediately on release on iTunes and remained there for 9 weeks. The album hit a record 12 cities sold-out tour in South Africa, a further 15 shows titled #Tsholofelo4Platinum followed which also sold out at every venue.
Tsholofelo went Gold in a little over 2 months of release, then in just 8 months of release went Platinum. In October 2014 he was ranked number 2 on ‘The Hottest MC in Africa’ list by MTV Base. He was also ranked number 2 on MTV MTV Base’s ‘ SA’s Hottest MC’ list.
Cassper Nyovest Endorsements
He partnered with AG mobile in 2015 to release a phone that was inspired and partly designed by him called the “AG Hashtag ”
Cassper Nyovest Awards
- 2015 MTV African Music Awards Winner: Best African HipHop Act
- 2015 African Music Awards Winner: Best Sothern Africa Male Artist and Best African HipHop Award
- 2015 BET Awards: Nomination; International Viewers choice award – Best African Act
- 2015 14th Metro FM Awards Winner: Best Male Artist, Song of the year, Best Hit single, Listeners choice award, and Best HipHop Album
- 2015 South African Music Awards Winner: Best New Comer
- 2014 Channel O Africa Music Awards Winner: Most Gifted African Male artist, Most gifted Southern Artist, and Most Gifted African video of the year
- 2014 South African HipHop Awards: Winner Album of the year – Tsholofelo, Song of the year – Doc Shebeleza, and Best digital sales – Tsholofelo
- 2013 South African HipHop Awards Winner: Song of the year – Gusheshe, Video of the year – Gusheshe, Best Freshman and Best collaboration – Gusheshe ft OKMalumKoolKat
Cassper Nyovest Songs
- Doc Shebeleza
- Tito Moweni
- Malome
- Mama, I Made It
- Monate So
- 428 To LA
- Gusheshe
- War Ready
- Destiny
- Phumakin
- Le Mpitse
- Tsibip
- Top Shayela
- I Wasn’t Ready For You
- Superman
- Ng’iyekeleni
- We Living Good
- I Hope You Bought It
- Nyuku
- Push Through
- Touch the Sky
- Baby Girl
- Confused
- Bentley Coup
- Top Floor
- My Heart
- As Karma Would Have It
- My Heart
- Amen Hallelujah
- Cooking in da kitchen
- Travel the world
- Ghetto Olympics
- Mr. Madumane
Frequently Asked Questions About Cassper Nyovest
Who is Cassper Nyovest?
Cassper Nyovest (Refiloe Maele Phoolo) is a well-known South African rapper, songwriter, entrepreneur, and record producer.
How old is Cassper Nyovest?
Nyovest is 29 years old as of 2020, he was born on December 16, 1990, in Montshioa, Mahikeng, North-West Province, South Africa.
How tall is Cassper Nyovest?
Cassper stands at an average height, he has not shared his height with the public. His height will be listed once we have it from a credible source.
Is Cassper Nyovest married?
Nyovest is married to his wife Thobeka Majozi.
How much is Cassper Nyovest worth?
Nyovest has a net worth of $3 million as of 2020.
Where does Cassper Nyovest live?
Nyovest lives in Kyalami, Johannesburg.
Is Cassper Nyovest dead or alive?
Nyovest is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of him being sick or having any health-related issues.
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