39-537: African Queen is a studio album by South African singer Makhadzi , released on 3 September 2021 by Open Mic. It features Mkomasan, Prince Benza, Mr Brown, DJ Dance Okashi, Vee Mampeezy , Jon Delinger, Kabza De Small , Lady Du, Cassper Nyovest , Mr Bow, and Mlindo the Vocalist . African Queen was certified gold in South Africa. Album's release date was announced via her Twitter account on 16 August 2021. The album
78-650: A hip hop group called Childhood Gangsta with his friends. He then left to join his next group, Slow Motion , which had eight members, including record producer Aashish Gangaram of Ganja Beatz. At age 16, and after dropping out of school, Nyovest signed with motswako record label Impact Sounds, which also signed artists like Tuks Senganga and Morafe (in 2006); the relationship between Nyovest and Impact Sounds eventually soured because of creative differences. In 2008, both parties separated, with Nyovest becoming an independent artist. Nyovest moved back home, and created his own record label. Before establishing his label, he
117-481: A smartphone named, AG Hashtag which was inspired and partly designed by him. He also endorsed with other brands including, Shoprite , Samsung South Africa , Coca-Cola , KFC SA , Castle Lite , Nike SA and Bitcasino. As an entrepreneur, Nyovest has founded the Family Tree Records . The record label was established in 2014 after his departure of label, Impact Soundz . In July 2021, he founded
156-461: 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 their sales. The couple would break up in December 2015. In 2014, Nyovest was embroiled in a feud with long-time rival, AKA . As Nyovest claimed his song "Doc Shebeleza"
195-471: A collaboration single " Salungano " with Makhadzi on YouTube, which was released on 2 September 2021. Her studio album African Queen , was released on 3 September 2021. The album features Cassper Nyovest , Kabza De Small and Lady Du. At the 6th ceremony of All Africa Music Awards , she received a nomination for Best Female Artist in South Africa. Pain Ya Jealous was released on 31 March 2022. The EP
234-499: A concert called Fill Up The Dome at the Ticketpro Dome , Johannesburg , on 31 October 2015. He was quoted as saying, "I want to fill the dome, which currently accommodates up to 20,000 people ... to its full capacity". He also announced that his second album, titled Refiloe , will be released on the day of the event. On 14 August 2015, Nyovest released “Mama I Made It” (#MIMI) , the lead single from his second album, and one of
273-488: A hip hop track titled Good For That Archived 1 February 2020 at the Wayback Machine . On September 11, 2020, his fifth studio album Any Minute Now was released. The album features Zola 7, Samthing Soweto , Langa Mavuso, Tellaman, YoungstaCPT , Busiswa , Nadia Nakai , Khuli Chana , Tuks, Mo' Molemi, Towdee Mac and DJ Lemonka. At the 2020 South African Hip Hop Awards he won three awards includes; "Song of
312-441: A record deal with Open Mic Productions. On 16 October 2020, Makhadzi studio album Kokovha , was released in South Africa. The album features Mayten, Mampintsha, Prince Benza, Mr Brown, Gigi Lamayne, Jah Prayzah , Team Mosha, Moonchild Sanelly , FB, Charma Girl and Sho Madjozi . As of August 2021, her album was named the most stream on Apple Music. The album was certified with gold plaque. On 5 April 2021, Makhadzi released
351-478: A record deal with Rita Dee Entertainment and released Muhwalo Uya Ndemela in 2015. She garnered local attention after her single "Tshanda Vhuya" released in 2017. Her second studio album Matorokisi (2019), debuted at number two in South Africa. Makhadzi's third studio album Kokovha (2020), became one of her biggest successes and debuted at number one on the South African iTunes albums charts. It contained
390-533: A second event, Fill Up Orlando Stadium , to be held at Orlando Stadium , Soweto , in Johannesburg on 29 October 2016–two days prior to the Ticketpro Dome event. The event was a success, and there was a total of 40,000 people (stadium's capacity) in attendance. A combined total of around 80,000 people attended both concerts. For both 2015 and 2016, Nyovest was ranked no. 1 on MTV Base: SA's Hottest MCs list. He
429-478: A single " Mjolo " featuring Mlindo the Vocalist . The song peaked number 28 on South Africa iTunes charts. Her single " Ghanama " featuring Prince Benza, and King Monada was released on 7 July 2021. The song was certified platinum in South Africa. On 16 August she announced her album African Queen and release date on her Twitter. That same month she also released her single " Tchukutsha " featuring Lady Du on 7 August 2021. On 6 August Kabza De Small teased
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#1732855704816468-543: A sneaker company Root of Fame, under Drip Footwear. On September 6, 2021, he launched his own liquor brand named Billiato. On 22 December 2021, Nyovest held a boxing match in which he won against YouTuber, Slik Talk. A boxing match titled "Actor vs Musician" was held at Sun City Stadium on the 9th of April 2022. Cassper Nyovest lost to NaakMusiQ after taking him on to the fifth round. In July 2015, after months of denying any romantic involvement with each other, Nyovest and actress Boity Thulo finally confirmed (in
507-486: Is currently studying drama. Her career started at the age of 13, where she used to perform at Taxi ranks, getting money from people's offerings. In 2010, Makhadzi joined a musical group Makhirikhiri as a dancer. Shortly after she left dancing, she began working on her music career. Makhadzi independently released three studio albums Muvhango (2009), Ndo Tshinya Ni? (2011) and Litshani u Ntsala Murahu (2012). On 1 December 2014 her fourth studio album Rita Dee
546-500: Is going to work out. – Cassper Nyovest, speaking about his journey of dropping out of school Refiloe Maele Phoolo was born on 16 December 1990 in Mafikeng , a borough of North West , to Muzuki and Letsebela Phoolo. Nyovest has a sister named Tsholofelo Phoolo; their late brother, Khotso Phoolo, passed on in 2003. Nyovest attended Sol Plaatjie Secondary School where he was an athlete, playing several sports, and he started rapping at
585-636: The Carters . At the Mzansi Kwaito and House Music Awards, his single "Gets Getsa 2.0" won Best New Age Kwaito Song award. On 15 December 2019, Nyovest performed at his fifth annual "Fill Up" event which was held at the Royal Bafokeng Stadium in Rustenburg , a city of North West – the province where he was born. After being criticized by hip hop fans for leaving the genre, Nyovest returned in 2020 with
624-679: The Year", "Album of the Year" and "Best Male". On July 30, 2021, Cassper dropped his first ever Amapiano studio album Sweet And Short 2.0 , which consists of 10 tracks featuring Abidoza, Samthing Soweto , LuuDadeejay, Kammu Dee, Lady Du, Ma Lemon, Semi Tee, Boohle , DJ Sumbody, Reece Madlisa, Thulz, and Zuma. On September 4, 2021, he embarked to United Kingdom for AmaFest Tour along with DJ Maphorisa, DBN Gogo and Focalistic to promote Amapiano genre. Cassper appeared on collaboration "Umjolo" with Abidoza and Boohle released on September 30, 2021. Cassper announced his studio album Solomon , towards
663-596: The age of 12. In 2006, Nyovest failed his Grade 10 exams; this led to him moving to his grandmother's house in Potchefstroom . After this, in 2007, he decided to formally drop out of high school at the age of 16. In 2008, Nyovest relocated to Johannesburg, to pursue a career in music as a rapper and producer. He made the move after telling his parents that he would rather pursue his dreams—which he felt were within his reach—rather than playing it “safe” and “regretting it” his whole life. In 2004, aged just 13, Nyovest formed
702-703: The chart-topping singles "Amadoda", "Mphemphe", "Kokovha" and "Tshikwama". Her fourth studio album African Queen (2021) was certified gold in South Africa. Makhadzi's fifth studio album African Queen 2.0 (2022), reached number one in South Africa. Makhadzi was born in a small village called Ha-Mashamba Tshivhangani, just outside Elim in Limpopo province. After her parents separated, Ndivhudzannyi and her two siblings had to stay with their mother. She completed her grade 12 at Mukula Integrated School. Ndivhudzannyi obtained her qualification in Public Relations and she
741-428: The end of May, which was set to be released on July 28, 2023. In May 2023, Cassper Nyovest and Nasty C announced African Throne World Tour, which includes 12 dates. It will run from August 18, Arusha, Tanzania until 28 October 28, Johannesburg, South Africa. The album was postponed and announced single "018" featuring Maglera Doe Boy . The song was released on September 15, 2023, as albums lead single. Solomon
780-470: 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. Further controversy arose in 2015, when Cassper accused AKA of slapping him which led both rappers to release diss tracks. In 2018 when Nyovest was asked about the status of his feud with AKA, he stated the two would never reconcile, which has so far proven true. In 2018, Xitsonga musician, Benny Mayengani
819-600: The promotional songs for the Fill Up The Dome concert. Nyovest managed to sell out all tickets for his event, as he predicted; on 25 October 2015, this was announced via his Twitter account. On the day of the event, ticket buyers received a complimentary copy of the Refiloe album. This promotion resulted in the album being certified gold on that very day. The album was then certified platinum for shipments in excess of 40,000 copies, domestically. Nyovest then announced
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#1732855704816858-537: The public, and was praised by notable acts, such as singer Yvonne Chaka Chaka . On 18 July 2014, Nyovest released his debut album Tsholofelo , named after his sister. The album was an outstanding success, peaking at #1 on the iTunes SA (South African) albums chart for two consecutive months (July and August 2014). In October 2014, Nyovest was ranked as the top artist on the MTV Base show The Hottest MC in Africa , and
897-1248: The release of his debut studio album, Tsholofelo (2014) which produced the hit 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) and FNB Stadium (2017), also both in Johannesburg, Moses Mabhida Stadium (2018) in Durban , and Royal Bafokeng Stadium (2019) in North West . Nyovest 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 and Casey Veggies . He followed this success with his critically acclaimed third studio album Thuto (2018), and his Kwaito -focused fourth studio album, Sweet and Short (2019). I told my parents that I'd rather chase my dream, which I believe
936-519: Was a success. In 2018, Nyovest released his fourth album Sweet and Short . The album was certified platinum on its day of release. Nyovest's following "Fill Up" event venue was at Moses Mabhida Stadium , Durban which was scheduled on 1 December 2018. He managed to sell 68,000 tickets which was a favorable outcome. The following day, Nyovest performed at the Motsepe Foundation presented event, Global Citizen Festival : Mandela 100 headlined by
975-424: Was also ranked no. 1 on the 2016 Hottest Rapper in Africa since 2014. On 4 March 2017, Nyovest released the lead single "Tito Mboweni" from his third album Thuto . Named after the South Africa's Minister of Finance and former SARB governor Tito Mboweni , the song commercially trended for its lyric quote, "Shaa Shaa" which is an onomatopoeia for a money note sound. Thuto was released on 5 May 2017. It
1014-757: Was certified Gold in South Africa. Makhadzi announced working on her next studio album African Queen 2.0 on 17 October, captioned "#albumloading" over 30 songs were recorded throughout from early January to October. Her fifth studio album was set to be released on 4 November, but postponed to 18 November 2022. It features Blaq Diamond , Big Zulu , Penny Penny , Yaba Buluku Boyz, Mr Brown. It reached number one in Botswana. In early May 2023, Makhadzi left her former record label Open Mic Production. Following departure with her former label, Makhadzi established her own record label Makhadzi Entertainment and began to work on her sixth studio album Mbofholowo . The album
1053-531: Was certified gold by RiSA on the day of its release and was then certified platinum within the following weeks. Nyovest announced his third "Fill Up" event, which was held on 17 November 2017, at the 94,736 capacity stadium, FNB Stadium , Johannesburg. 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 . The event did not sell all its tickets but
1092-453: Was certified gold in South Africa. Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. Makhadzi Ndivhudzannyi Ralivhona (born 30 June 1996 ), known by her stage name Makhadzi , is a South African singer. Born and raised in Ha-Mashamba, Limpopo , her career began at the age of 12 as dancer prior pursuing a music career as a singer, while she was attending school she signed
1131-557: Was certified two-times platinum in South Africa within two months. Makhadzi won Dance Artist of the Year and International Achievement of the Year at the 2024 Basadi in Music Awards . Towards the end of August 2024, Makhadzi announced her upcoming album Miracles Child to be released on October 7. In December 2021, Makhadzi launched Kokovha brand in collaboration with Kicks Sportwear at Mall of Africa . In March 2022, she launched her body lotion brands Mavoda. In 2018, Makhadzi
1170-433: Was discovered by late rapper Hip Hop Pantsula while performing, who featured Nyovest on his song "Wamo Tseba Mtho". Nyovest released his debut single, " Gusheshe " (featuring Okmalumkoolkat ), in 2013 and, in 2014, established his record label named Family Tree Records . His second single, "Doc Shebeleza", was released the same year, and named after kwaito artist Doc Shebeleza. The song received positive reviews from
1209-546: Was hailed as one of the best performances of the night on social media. Cassper Nyovest Refiloe Maele Phoolo (born 16 December 1990), professionally known as Cassper Nyovest , is a South African rapper, songwriter, entrepreneur, record producer and amateur boxer. Born and raised in Mahikeng , North West , he is regarded as one of the most successful artists in South Africa. In 2014, he established his own record label, Family Tree Records . Nyovest rose to fame with
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1248-432: Was hosted on Yo TV for her first television performance. She has since conducted interviews with various radio stations, including Munghana Lonene FM , Phalaphala FM , Nzhelele FM, Makhado FM , Sloot FM, and Capricorn FM , where she spoke about her music, life and her hardships. She also appeared on The Morning Show on ETV . Makhadzi was one of the performers at the 2020 DSTV Mzansi Viewers Choice Awards. Her performance
1287-428: Was ranked no. 2 on “ MTV SA's Hottest MCs ” that same year. With the success of Tsholofelo , Nyovest released a platinum edition of the album; this included new songs and collaborations with Casey Veggies , DJ Drama , Wizkid and Anatii . The platinum edition was released on 17 April 2015, with a limit of 10,000 copies printed. At the end of the third quarter of 2015, Nyovest announced his intention of headlining
1326-459: Was released in 2019, became one biggest song of her career. Her studio album Matorokisi was released on 1 November 2019. The album peaked at number 2 on local iTunes/Apple Music South Africa and remained in the Top 5 for three days. In 2019, Makhadzi was featured by Master KG on a song titled "Tshikwama", released off the album Jerusalema . After she left Rita Dee Entertainment, Makhadzi bagged
1365-412: Was released on 1 September 2023. The album amassed one million streams on Apple Music, two days after its release. In addition, Mbofholowo was certified platinum in South Africa. In early September 2023, Makhadzi was announced as Spotify's Equal ambassador. "Number 1" featuring Iyanya, and Prince Benza was released 10 May 2024. The song debuted number 9 on The Official South African Charts . It
1404-569: Was released on September 15, 2023. It charted number 1 in South Africa. On September 9, 2021, he became a host of The Braai show with Cass that airs on SABC 1 . 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. 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
1443-498: Was released. In 2015, she attracted the attention of Rita Dee Entertainment and got signed a record deal, followed by the release of her album Muhwalo Uya Ndemela . The following year she released her album Yo Shoma in 2017. The album scooped two awards for Best Female Artist and Tshivenda Best at Fame South African Music Awards. Shumela Venda was released in 2017. It was supported by two singles "Dj Wa Vhorine" and "Tshanda Vhuya". Makhadzi's breakthrough single "Matorokisi"
1482-541: 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". Thereafter, Nyovest responded with a tweet stating reasons why his song was bigger than AKA's. The argument escalated as both rappers were responding to each other multiple times. In August 2014,
1521-499: Was to do his concert named, #FillUpGiyaniStadium . As Mayengani 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. Investigation revealed that Nyovest does not yet own the #FillUp trademark and can not take any action. 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
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