Cassper Nyovest, real name Refiloe Maele Phoolo was born on the 16th of December 1990, Today, the SA Hip-hop King, recording artist and record producer marks his 26th years. His debut album Tsholofelo was released on 18 July 2014. He is currently signed to his own independent label and media company.
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Nyovest grew up in Montshiwa in Mafikeng, the capital city of the North West province. He attended high school at Sol Plaatje Secondary School. In school, he was athletic as he partook in various sports activities including football, cricket and basketball.He started rapping when he was in grade 6, at the age of 12.
In grade 10, Nyovest failed In his exams, and moved to his grandmother's house in Potchefstroom. Then the following year, at age 16, he decided to drop out of high school: "I told my parents that I'd rather chase my dream, which I believe is going to work out, rather than keeping it safe and regret it my whole life. He relocated to Johannesburg the following year to pursue a career in music as a rapper.
After the release of Tsholofelo, Nyovest hinted that he was in studio recording new music, presumably for his second album. He was pictured working with Casey Veggies, DJ Drama, 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 April 17, 2015 with only 10,000 copies printed out. Nyovest announced that he was planning to headline a concert on the 31 October 2015 at the Ticket Pro Dome billed as "Fill Up the Dome" and release his sophomore album at the venue on the same day. He revealed the title of the album as Refiloe on July 13, 2015.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 meant a free album and that if he managed to fill the dome, Refiloe would go gold in a day. The album cover was released on August 10 via Nyovest's Facebook, Twitter and Instagram accounts.
On August 14, 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.Shortly after its release, it peaked at number 1 on iTunes South Africa chart, across all genres.It was also playlisted across various radio stations in South Africa, most notably on DJ Fresh's "Fresh at 5" show on 5FM 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.
MUST READ: On October 25, 2015, Nyovest announced on his official Twitter account that tickets to Fill Up The Dome sold out. Each purchased ticket to the upcoming concert comes with a complimentary copy of his much anticipated upcoming sophomore album Refiloe, which each concert goer will receive on October 31, 2015. Refiloe is expected to be certified Gold by the Recording Industry of South Africa for shipments of 20,000 copies on its opening weekend.
Nyovest on today's birthday posted on his twitter account that 5 years back he was in the hood but now he can buy a Rolex for himself as a birthday gift
Just 5 years ago I was stuck in the hood with no plan what so ever. 2day I can buy myself a Rolex as a birthday gift pic.twitter.com/rNynOEDIE3— 24th of Dec Maftown (@CassperNyovest) December 16, 2015HAPPY BIRTHDAY CASSPER NYOVEST 
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