Cassper Says People Call Him The Kanye West Of South Africa
In a recent interview on popular US hip-hop radio show Sway In The Morning, Cassper claimed that local fans call him the “Kanye West of South Africa” . Not only is he influenced by American culture, but Cassper also believes he is the Kanye West of Mzansi.
Refiloe “Cassper Nyovest” Phoolo has told the Americans on the US show Sway In The Morning that he also would like to be American. In an interview on Wednesday, Cassper touched on all things relating to his music career, and also the relationship he has with other rappers
Asked how important America is to South African hip-hop artists, Nyovest says “America is like our home. We admire America so much, well the hip-hop culture there…”
He adds: “A compliment in South Africa, like they call me the Kanye West of South Africa… in terms of creativity and pushing boundaries and just being and individual.”
Testament to that is his recent interview and performance on US show, Sway In The Morning . The show has hosted the likes of Whiz Khalifah, Kanye West, and the creame of US music.
Like Kanye, Cassper said he was the most hated-most loved rapper in Mzansi, adding that he had a few haters who would have preferred it if someone else was doing the interview.
