The 'Mama I made it' singer has had an eventful 2016, being featured on U.S radio show Morning with Sway back in June where he speaks on the history of African Hip-hop and what it is to make it as a South African in America.

He also had, as recounted by Forbes, the concert of a lifetime, filling out to capacity the Orlando stadium in home country South Africa among other public performances.

Cassper Nyovest is nominated for Best Hip hop act at Soundcity MVP Awards 2016. The '2 legit to quit' Hip hop star lost out to new school South African rap act Emtee at the 2016 MTV Africa Music Awards in Jo'burg South Africa.