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Cassper Nyovest attributes #FillUpMosesMabhida success to fans

Cassper Nyovest #FillUpMosesMabhida

Following an extremely challenging period of organising #FillUpMosesMabhida, Cassper Nyovest’s annual Fill Up concert took place this past weekend at the Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban and was a huge success due to the fans that came out to support the multi award-winning musician.

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Cassper Nyovest took it back to ekasi with a magnificent authentic South African production at #FillUpMosesMabhida but the real highlight was the electrifying atmosphere at the stadium where fans sang and danced to every song during Cassper Nyovest’s set and exuded such positive energy. Cassper Nyovest can’t thank his fans enough for making his fourth annual Fill Up concert a success.

Other important contributors to the success of #FillUpMosesMabhida were the sponsors that came on board and stuck with Cassper Nyovest throughout the numerous rumours that riddled the concert and chased other sponsors away: from false claims of allocated funds to the concert to rumours about the concert being shut down.

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Cassper Nyovest would like to thank Ciroc for jumping on board from the get-go and their constant support and belief in him. He would also like to thank SABC 1, Ukhozi FM and Castle Lite for supporting #FillUpMosesMabhida, and extends appreciation for the free stadium usage offered by Durban Tourism.

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Beyoncé, JAY-Z, Ed Sheeran, Tiwa Savage, Cassper Nyovest to Headline Global Citizen Festival Mandela 100 in South Africa

Beyoncé and JAY-Z Global Citizen Festival

Global Citizen Festival Honours the life and legacy of Nelson Mandela; presented by Major Partner, the Motsepe Foundation. 

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Beyoncé, JAY-Z, Cassper Nyovest, D’banj, Ed Sheeran, Eddie Vedder, Femi Kuti, Pharrell Williams & Chris Martin, Sho Madjozi, Tiwa Savage, Usher, Wizkid — these artists and more are convening on 2 December in South Africa with world and corporate leaders to present the biggest campaign on the Global Goals to end extreme poverty ever.

Responding to Nelson Mandela’s call for us to be the generation to end extreme poverty, artists and leaders will be joined by Global Citizens who’ve taken action on the Global Citizen social advocacy platform to earn their free tickets to the festival at FNB Stadium in Johannesburg.

The Mandela 100 Festival, in partnership with the House of Mandela, will serve as the capstone event of Global Citizen’s year-long Be the Generation campaign, inspired by the revered former leader of South Africa and his lifelong dedication to rallying people together to use their collective voices to speak for the most marginalized people.

Global Citizen Festival Mandela 100 hosts include Trevor Noah, Naomi Campbell, Bonang Matheba, Sir Bob Geldof, Gayle King, Tyler Perry, and Forest Whitaker.

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King Monada added to the #FillUpMosesMabhida line-up

King Monada

With just 3 days to go until one of the most highly anticipated events of the year, multi award-winning musician, Cassper Nyovest, has announced that King Monada will be performing at #FillUpMosesMabhida this Saturday, 1 December 2018, at the Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban.

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Cassper Nyovest has constantly alluded that the line-up revealed earlier this month might not be the final line-up of the night. Yesterday’s announcement of the addition of King Monada to the line-up has social media buzzing about what to expect on the night.

King Monada will join Cassper Nyovest on stage at #FillUpMosesMabhida alongside highly esteemed artists such as the likes of D’Banj, Babes Wodumo, Mahotella Queens, Shwi Nomtekhala, Black Motion, Okmalumkoolkat, Nadia Nakai and Sjava, just to highlight a few.

Concert goers attending #FillUpMosesMabhida can expect nothing short of a world class production. With a stage that takes 5 days to build, Cassper Nyovest has gone all out to make sure that everyone in attendance leaves having experienced a one of a kind concert.

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Cassper Nyovest accused of copying AKA with Maskandi wedding song

Cassper Nyovest and AKA

South African hip-hop artist Cassper Nyovest (real name Refiloe Maele Phoolo) has been accused of being an “AKA copycat” with maskandi song. 

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Fans accused him of copying his rival AKA after he released his latest Kwaito single titled “Sponono Sa Mme” featuring legendary Shwi No Mthekalawith some maskandi in it.

The rapper also released a song with Nigerian superstar D’Banj called Something for Something.

“Cassper’s fans used to mock AKA for doing Wedding songs Look who’s following his path now (sic),” – one Twitter user tweeted.

Another fan also implied that Mr Nyovest is always copying other musicians. “Cassper seems to not know where he wants to go. He followed Kwesta kwi kwaito and he sucks at it. He is now making weddings songs and he sucks at it. AKA is doing well with wedding songs. Whats next for Cassper? (sic),” – another tweep wrote.

Cassper Nyovest didn’t respond to the hate but did take to Twitter to say that the vibey song was made for the wedding season.

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Media personality Anele Mdoda added to list of Global Citizen Festival hosts

Global Citizen Festival host Anele Mdoda

Radio and television presenter Anele Mdoda has been added to a list of Global Citizen Festival hosts. The former Real Talk With Anele presenter shared the exciting news on social media with her friends. 

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Taking to social media saying that she is overjoyed to be added to the prestigious list that will see her favourite artists such as Beyonce perform at the event.

The festival will take place on 2 December at the FNB Stadium and will feature global superstars Beyonce and Jay Z, Chris Martin, Ed Sheeran and Usher. Local stars such as Cassper Nyovest, Sho Majozi and Nigerian stars Tiwa Savage and Wiz Kid will share the stage with them. 

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Thando Thabethe and Cassper Nyovest shine at the Cîroc Red Berry launch

Cîroc Red Berry launch Thando Thabethe

CÎROC,the luxury vodka made from succulent French grapes, introduced a new Red Berry flavour in a fashionable affair headlined by brand ambassadors; radio & TV sensation Thando Thabethe and seasoned hip hop artist Cassper Nyovest, at Shine Studios.

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Overlooking the hustle and bustle of inner city Johannesburg, the who’s who of the metropolis convened and were treated to an exclusive night out welcoming an exceptional, addition to the vodka house, which now joins the original blue dot, apple, pineapple, mango and summer colada family in SA.

The Cîroc Red Berry launch event is oneto remember as guests were the first to taste the bespoke menu by Vicky Crease and a coveted spot on the invite list.

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The event saw a myriad of notable faces from Joburg’s ever-popular entertainment and fashion scenes grace the launch with their presence, honouring the luxury vodka brand that’s worth celebrating the world over. Influencers and celebrities that were in attendance included Linda Mtoba, Blue Mbombo, Major League Djs, KhanyaMkangisa, and Siya Bunny just to name a few. 

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Cassper Nyovest’s Family Tree company partners with Universal Music Group

Cassper Nyovest sweet and short kwaito album

Local rapper Cassper Nyovest, whose real name is Refiloe Maele Phoolo, has partnered with Universal Music Group to release forthcoming kwaito album.

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The owner of Family Tree Cassper had a flourishing career as an independent artist. The deal will see the group help Cassper with the release and distribution of his upcoming album.

His newest single, Sponono Sam, will also drop this Friday, November 16 and and the album called Sweet & Short will be released on the 1st December at Moses Mabhida Stadium, Durban.

The star also took to social media to announce that his fans have been asking for a kwaito album and he decided to release his first Kwaito inspired offering.

“The kwaito sound has been very influential in My music and for a very long time fans have asked for a full kwaito project. I finally gave in and decided to keep it sweet and short, nice and simple. #SweetAndShort dropping on the 1st of December at Moses Mabhida (sic),” – he tweeted. 

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Cassper Nyovest announces intern programme for #FillUpMosesMabhida

Cassper Nyovest #FillUpMosesMabhida

Following a highly successful inaugural Fill Up Internship Programme in 2017, multi award-winning musician, Cassper Nyovest, has announced that the Fill Up Internship Programme will take place again this year.

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Cassper Nyovest started the internship programme as a means to pay it forward and equip young people with tangible skills across various event disciplines.

This year’s Fill Up Internship Programme will be open to Durban residents only. Anyone 18 years old and above may apply. The application process will be done via interviews. Interested candidates need only bring along their IDs and attend the interview session. The following departments will be interviewing for interns: Operations, Talent Operations, Logistics, Accreditation, Hospitality & Catering, Merchandise, Marketing, PR and Sponsorship.

  • Date: Saturday, 17 November 2018
  • Time: Interviews will take place between 10am and 3pm
  • Location: Moses Mabhida Stadium, Durban

The #FillUpMosesMabhida Internship Programme will run from Wednesday, 28 November 2018 until Friday, 30 November 2018. All interns will also be required to attend the concert on Saturday, 1 December 2018 to apply their learnings.

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