Known professionally as Cassper Nyovest, he is a prominent South African music industry figure. Nyovest is a rapper, composer, record producer, businessman, and amateur boxer from South Africa. Furthermore, he is acclaimed for his production skills. He has gained popularity due to his multiple skills. Cassper is recognized as one of the most successful artists in South Africa and worldwide. He is another successful entertainer from South Africa after Natasha Thahane. The popular singles Gusheshe and Doc Shebeleza from Nyovest’s debut studio album, Tsholofelo (2014), helped him to establish his career. Moreover, he started his record label, Family Tree Records, in 2014. He has released several of his albums under his own record labels. Apart from many other awards, he has won the SA Hip Hop Awards and MTV Africa Awards multiple times.
Biography
Cassper Nyovest was born on December 16, 1990, in Mafikeng, North West, South Africa. His full name is Refiloe Maele Phoolo. He dropped out of school to achieve his dream of becoming a rapper. Thus, to pursue a career in music as a rapper and producer, Nyovest moved to Johannesburg in 2008 after leaving school. Nayovest debuted in 2013 and released his singles. Gusheshe is one of his top trending music productions. He has released 7 studio albums, 24 singles, and 12 music videos until now.
Social Media Accounts
South African rapper Refiloe Maele Phoolo, aka Cassper Nyovest, is undoubtedly popular among people of all ages. His social handles are proof of his global success. Millions of fan followers love and interact with him through his social handles.
| 6.6M Followers | |
| 6.2M Followers | |
| 4.6M Followers | |
| TikTok | 1.7M Followers |
| YouTube | 411K Subscribers |
| Website | http://casspernyovest.com |
Wiki Facts
Cassper Nyovest is famous among youth due to his music and rapping skills. He follows the religion of Christianity and often practices religious obligations. He is about 5 feet tall with a strong muscular body. Cassper is a South African national. Cassper is not married yet, though he has a beautiful son from one of his girlfriends.
| Full Name | Refiloe Maele Phoolo |
| Screen Name | Cassper Nyovest |
| Date of Birth | December 16, 1990 |
| Age | 33 years as of 2024 |
| Gender | Male |
| Zodiac Sign | Saggitarius |
| Birthplace | Mahikeng, North West, South Africa |
| Hometown | Mahikeng, North-West Province, South Africa |
| Current Residence | Johannesburg, South Africa |
| Education | Grade 10 |
| School | Sol Plaatje Secondary School, SA High School Dropped off |
| Profession | Boxer Rapper Songwriter Businessman Record Producer |
| Years Active | 2013–Present |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Nationality | South African |
| Ethnicity | Black African |
| Music Genres | Kwaito Hip hop Amapiano |
| Labels | Def Jam Africa Family Tree Records Impact Sounds (Former) Universal Music Group |
| Instruments | Drum Vocals Sampler Machine |
| Height | In Centimeters: 152cm In feet: 5 feet 0 inches |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Is Married | Yes |
| Children | 1 |
| Cars Collection | BMW X6 Bentley Continental GT V8 Rolls Royce Phantom 2020 McClaren GT Rolls Royce Wraith BMW 428i Mercedes V Class Ferrari 458 |
| Private Jets | Gulfstream G650 Gulfstream G550 |
Early Life and Education
Nyovest came from a musically inclined family, which influenced his career path since childhood. His early exposure to various musical styles helped him create the basis for his eclectic styles. Cassper started his rap career when he was only 12. From an early age, he was not interested in studies. As a result, he did not excel in his studies and failed in 10th grade. At Sol Plaatje Secondary School, his love for the performing arts blossomed. Thus, he dropped out of his school education, officially entered the music and rapping industry, and moved to Johannesburg. Due to his academic struggles, he was always adamant about pursuing a music career. Cassper once spoke about his journey of dropping out of school at an early age.
I told my parents that I’d rather chase my dream, which I believe is going to work out.
Zodiac Sign
His zodiac sign is Sagittarius, like Dulce MarÃa, Kimberly Loiza, Iqra Aziz, Ducky Bhai, and Shahveer Jafry. Sagittarius generally symbolizes an adventurous and ambitious nature. Cassper’s personality reflects his daring, determination, passion, and considerate nature. He is very devoted to achieving his goals and dreams.
Net Worth
Cassper Nyovest’s net worth is estimated at around $8.5 Million as of 2024. He is considered one of the wealthiest entertainers in South Africa. It is a symbol and testament to his success in the music industry. He has made savvy and smart business investments and received several brand endorsements to achieve his goals.
| Net Worth | $8.5 Million as of 2024 |
Parents and Siblings
Cassper Nyovest’s mother is Mizuki Phoolo, and his father is Letsebela Phoolo. His family lived in Mafikeng, South Africa. Nyovest has a sister, Tsholofelo Phoolo. His brother, Khotso Phoolo, passed away in 2003.
| Father | Letsebela Phoolo |
| Mother | Mizuki Phoolo |
| Sister | Tsholofelo Phoolo |
| Brother | Khotso Phoolo(Late) |
Relationships and Girlfriends
Cassper’s private life and relationships have received much attention from the public. As a young, thrilling adult, he has been connected to several well-known figures in the entertainment industry. Nyovest and actress Boitumelo Thulo started dating in July 2015. Both confirmed their relationship in a July edition of DRUM. Initially, Nyovest and Thulo denied their ties after the magazine cover’s headline suggested that the couple was engaged. However, in December 2015, the couple later called off their relationship and parted ways.
Casper also dated Thobeka Majozi for quite some time. He and Thobeka Majozi welcomed their son, Khotso, in September 2020. The news of becoming a father was one of his happiest announcements. This helped him start a new chapter as a loving dad and positively impacted his musical career and personal life. Though both parted ways, Casper still praises and thanks her partner, Thobeka Majozi, for raising Khotso so well. He recently wrote on his instagram timeline:Â
I don’t have the words. You gave me the most perfect son in the world.
| Partners | Boitumelo Thulo Thobeka Majozi |
| Son | Khotso (From Thobeka) |
Family/Wife
Cassper recently tied the knot in an intimate ceremony with his childhood sweetheart and best friend. His wife’s name is Pulane Mojaki. Their marriage took place in April 2024, following the tradition of South African culture.
| Wife | Pulane Mojaki |
Professional Career
To pursue a career in music as a rapper and producer, Nyovest moved to Johannesburg in 2008. Cassper Nyovest’s career started as a group member called Childhood Gangsters (CHG), but it soon became a successful solo initiative. In 2014, his debut album, Tsholofelo, was a significant turning point in his career. It brought him national recognition and solidified his position as a renowned South African musician.
After his show at the Ticketpro Dome in Johannesburg in 2015, Fill Up the Dome sold out of tickets. Due to the event’s success, Nyovest was able to use the suffix Fill Up to inspire more performances each year at various stadiums, including Orlando Stadium (2016) and FNB Stadium (2017), both in Johannesburg; Moses Mabhida Stadium (2018) in Durban; and Royal Bafokeng Stadium (2019) in North West. Refiloe, Nyovest’s self-titled studio album, was released on October 31, 2015, at his Fill Up The Dome performance. Many artists collaborated on the album, including DJ Drama, Stonebwoy, The Game, and Casey Veggies.
Studio Albums
Prominent for singles such as Doc Shebeleza, he has released many hit albums, such as Refiloe, Thuto, and Sweet and Short. In addition to his music, Cassper started his record label, Family Tree Records, in 2014. He used his personal record labels to release many of his songs.
| Year | Studio Albums |
| 2014 | Tsholofelo |
| 2015 | Refiloe |
| 2017 | Thuto |
| 2018 | Sweet and Short |
| 2020 | A.M.N (Any Minute Now) |
| 2021 | Sweet and Short 2.0 |
| 2023 | Solomon |
Endorsements
Nyovest signed many endorsement deals with different companies. One of his biggest endorsement deals throughout his career is with the famous vodka brand Ciroc. Their endorsement began in 2017. In 2015, Nyovest endorsed MTN and AG Mobile to launch a smartphone named AG Hashtag. Cassper Nyovest inspired the idea behind the smartphone and also partly designed it. Furthermore, he has endorsed several other brands, including Shoprite, Samsung, and Coca-Cola. A short glance at his endorsements is given below:
- MTN
- AG Mobile
- Shoprite
- KFC South Africa
- Coca-Cola
- Nike South Africa
- Bitcasino
- Castle Lite
- Vodka brand Ciroc
- Samsung South Africa
- Play Energy Drink
Boxing Career
Besides singing, production, and rapping skills, Nyovest is a great boxer. He has conquered the boxing ring by gracefully fighting against his opponents. Knowing his fans’ interest and curiosity, a short detail of his boxing career and fights is as follows:
| Total Fights | 3 |
| Matches Won | 2 |
| Wins by KO | 0 |
| Matches Lost | 1 |
| Matches Draw | 0 |
Awards and Nominations
Cassper Nyovest received 49 nominations and has won 34 awards in different categories. A short glimpse of the details of his award is as follows:
| Year | Awards |
| 2013 | SA Hip Hop Awards |
| 2014 | Channel O Music Video Awards SA Hip Hop Awards |
| 2015 | Metro FM Awards South African Music Awards MTV Africa Music Awards |
| 2016 | WatsUp TV Africa Music Video Awards MTV Africa Music Awards |
| 2017 | South African Music Awards Nigeria Entertainment Awards |
| 2020 | SA Hip Hop Awards |
| 2021 | African Muzik Magazine Awards SA Hip Hop Awards MTV Africa Music Awards SA AmaPiano Music Awards |
What is the zodiac sign of Cassper Nyovest?
As a December born, his zodiac sign is Sagittarius.
Who is the mother of Cassper Nyovest son?
His ex-partner, Thobeka Majozi, is the mother of Casper's son.
What nationality is the Cassper Nyovest?
His nationality is South African.
What is the name of the wife of Cassper Nyovest?
Cassper recently got married to his childhood sweetheart, Pulane Mojaki.
