Where do we even start? There really aren't enough words to describe the epicness of Cassper Nyovest's #FillUpTheDome show.
We're still trying to take it all in. What we witnessed at the Ticket Pro Dome on Saturday, 31 October, was amazing and inspiring.
The atmosphere was electric from the beginning, as the venue was filled to capacity. We spotted a number of celebs and politicians, including Pabi Moloi, DJ Sphectacula, Slikour, K Naomi, Fikile Mbalula and Julius Malema.
We here, #FillUpTheDome cause SA artists must be supported pic.twitter.com/8aZcZFdG7e
— Mbuyiseni Ndlozi (@MbuyiseniNdlozi) October 31, 2015
Swag on dust2dust levels - 👊🏾 Tonight call me Minister FLEEK-ile Mbaweezy 👏🏿 #FillingUpTheDome pic.twitter.com/Bh2T5lI3RO
— RSA Min of Sport (@MbalulaFikile) October 31, 2015
Various artists, including TolA$$Mo, Stilo Magolide, Riky Rick and Major League DJz took to the stage before Cassper came out for his set.
The situation right now at #FillUpTheDome! @MAJORLEAGUEDJZ are absolutely killing it! pic.twitter.com/3S8SQr5IPt
— Sizwe Dhlomo (@SizweDhlomo) October 31, 2015
When the rapper finally came out, the crowd went wild. He perfomed some songs from his second album, Refiloe, and then did some collaborations with L-Tido, Riky and Anatii.
He also pulled the mother of all surprises when he brought DJ Black Coffee to the stage. The world-renowned DJ perfomed his hit track We Dance Again, and also danced for the audience alongside Cassper. What a great performance!
Wow! @CassperNyovest did it! Congratulations on making history for African Hip-Hop tonight! #FillUpTheDome pic.twitter.com/j1mmkBhycI
— NOTJUSTOK (@NOTJUSTOK) October 31, 2015
If you didn't know by now, Cassper has some loyal fans out there. He had them singing along, word for word, to all his hit tracks, inclduing Phuma Kim, Gusheshe and Doc Shebeleleza.
One of his biggest fans is his girlfriend Boity, who was singing her lungs out. This was also a big moment for her and she was inspired by her man.
How do I communicate with this incredible being after this? I feel like I need to reintroduce myself and ask him out. 😭😭😂🙏🏾
— #LEGiTxBOiTY (@Boity) October 31, 2015
What a privilege it was to witness this phenomenal moment!!! Thank you, @CassperNyovest! THANK YOU!!!! #PureInspiration
— #LEGiTxBOiTY (@Boity) October 31, 2015
This was truly one of the best shows we've seen. Even TV and radio personality, Sizwe Dhlomo believes that Cassper's show was better than Kanye West's (when he was in Mzansi). You know that whatver Sizwe says, goes, right? Right!
Now, let me tell you something here boys & girls... Cassper had better production on this show than Kanye West! #FillUpTheDome
— Sizwe Dhlomo (@SizweDhlomo) October 31, 2015
...I say this, not because I want to compare him to anyone but I mentioned Kanye as a reference point... #FillUpTheDome
— Sizwe Dhlomo (@SizweDhlomo) October 31, 2015
Just look at this! #FillUpTheDome pic.twitter.com/KvxVJKqUiH
— Sizwe Dhlomo (@SizweDhlomo) October 31, 2015
We have to agree with Sizwe on this one. Meanwhile, other rappers...
Abo Super Mega whilst @CassperNyovest #Filledthedome tonight 😪 pic.twitter.com/rotuWuTHUX
— Euphonik™♛ (@euphonik) November 1, 2015
Cassper even got a shout-out from Trevor Noah, who is making history in the USA.
Well done Cassper. Well done! #FillUpTheDome
— Trevor Noah (@Trevornoah) October 31, 2015
It's really hard not to be inspired by what Cassper - a young man from Mafikeng - has achieved. This was big moment for South African music and we don't doubt that the rapper will continue to make history.
After all, he did announce that he'll be filling up Orlando Stadium in 2016. We're convinced that he'll make this happen.
Well done, Cassper Nyovest.
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