Cassper Nyovest has taken to social media to share the exciting news over a monumental milestone in his career.
In a touching and reflective tweet, he shared, "First and foremost I wanna thank God for the talent, the protection, and His grace even when I was in the wilderness. My testimony is a real one. A young boy who had a dream and believed in God."
His album, released independently without the backing of major labels or significant financial resources, has gone on to become the best-selling hip-hop album in South African history.
"Little did we know that we were making history and that we would change the ground of South African music and Africa as a whole forever," he reflected.
This album didn't just top charts; it sparked debates and became a case study in the music industry.
It demonstrated that artists could create and distribute their work independently, bypassing traditional routes that often lead to exploitation.
Nyovest’s success has shown a new generation of artists that they can achieve their dreams from their bedrooms, without being bound by restrictive label deals.
The impact of this album extends beyond music. Nyovest has redefined the dynamics of corporate partnerships with artists, insisting that they receive what they are worth.
This shift empowered artists to demand better terms and set a new standard for industry practices.
The album also laid the foundation for his broader success. "This is the album that set the foundation for me to become the first African artist to sell out The Dome, which was the most prestigious venue in Africa," he proudly stated.
His ventures, such as the @family_tree_store and brands like @billiato1 and @rootoffame, all stem from the success of this album.
Wow !! 10 years ??? How do you even celebrate this ??? Any suggestions??? #TsholofeloTurns10 pic.twitter.com/MfUWiw8eFj
— Don Billiato (@casspernyovest) July 31, 2024
Where do I start ??? How do we even celebrate this???
— Don Billiato (@casspernyovest) July 31, 2024
First and foremost I wanna thank God for the talent , the protection and his grace even when I was in the wilderness. My testimony is a real one. A young boy who had a dream and believed in God. We dropped this album…
Many fans thanked him for inspiring them, @TheGreatGumzy commented: “Well done and thanks for sharing your talent and your incredibly journey. It's been inspirational to witness!”
Well done and thanks for sharing your talent and your incredibly journey. It's been inspirational to witness!
— Izanami (@TheGreatGumzy) July 31, 2024
@MegaFunTweets wrote: “This album changed the game. You can tell you were hungry when making this classic. Celebrate with another fill up.”
This album changed the game. You can tell you were hungry when making this classic. Celebrate with another fill up.
@KagishoKes99853 also wrote: “Legend🫡 You move me, you made me a better person, you inspire me. May God bless you and glory to God to have a wonderful person like you, the world is filled with scammers and you are God send, keep pushing what God send you to do.“
Legend🫡
— ✖️ (@KagishoKes99853) July 31, 2024
You move me, you made me a better person, you inspire me
May God bless you and glory to God to have a wonderful person like you, the world is filled with scammers and you are God send, keep pushing what God send you to do