Cassper Nyovest opens up about filling up FNB stadium
The 28-year-old musician held a concert at the stadium on Saturday.
JOHANNESBURG - Cassper Nyovest says he knew it would be hard to fill up FNB Stadium but never thought it would be impossible.
The 28-year-old, whose real name is Refiloe Phoolo, held a concert at the stadium on Saturday.
At least 68,000 tickets were sold, making him the first South African hip-hop artists to ever receive such a turnout.
He says: “I think as South Africans we grew up in a system thinking we were second best and not worthy. The reason I do these shows is to change the mind of an African kid.”
LISTEN: Magic moments for Cassper #FillUpFNB
History was made!!! Soccer city stadium was filled!!! 68000 tickets sold!!! Thank you!!! I love you!!!! God is good all the time!!! #FillUpFnbStadium pic.twitter.com/BC9k9MX8JN
— Today we #FillUpFnbStadium (@CassperNyovest) December 2, 2017
In 2015 his first “fill up” event at the Ticketpro Dome was a huge success, but this one drew triple the number of fans.
Several celebrities and fans have congratulated the rapper on social media.
Well done to this guy @CassperNyovest - Changing mindsets, propelling culture and inspiring greatness. Continue living 🇿🇦
— Lazola Ndubela (@slyzow) December 4, 2017
Yes Cassper Nyovest didn't reach his target of 75 000 tickets at #FillUpFNBStadium but,let's for a second stop with this negative energy. His concert is the 3rd most attended concert in the world since 2011. Nyovest is a living Legend to me period!!! pic.twitter.com/3frMUxFC0u
— Advo Hlulani H 🇿🇦 (@NghunghwaaH) December 3, 2017
👏 👏 👏 Epic. Absolutely amazing. Congrats @CassperNyovest 👊 pic.twitter.com/nYMHG4RNk0
— M.anifest (@manifestive) December 3, 2017
Mad respect @CassperNyovest 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾 #FillUpFnbStadium pic.twitter.com/6C3EDGYlM3
— #YaBadimo (@black_motion) December 3, 2017
If this man’s tenacity and unlimited thinking doesn’t motivate you to push yourself beyond the ordinary then you’re your own growth’s biggest enemy #FIllUpFNBStadium @CassperNyovest 💯 pic.twitter.com/5zsnhdHXgQ
— K.O (@MrCashtime) December 4, 2017
(Edited by Shimoney Regter)
