
South African businessman and musician Cassper Nyovest, born Refiloe Phoolo, took to X (formerly Twitter) to announce the release of the visuals for ‘Kusho Bani’.
The kicker: it appears to be an expensive exercise.
He wrote: “The music video for KUSHO BANI just might be the cleanest music video I’ve shot in my whole career. It cost an arm and a leg and it sure looks like it. Today was amazing !!! Be on the look out!!! How much do you think it costs????”
Netizens were quick to react.
@AndyPhylany guessed: 1 million.
1million
— MANANA🇿🇦🖤❤️💚 (@AndyPhylany) February 28, 2025
@umbuthoK weighed in: “This song is extremely cool! High replay value, been playing it the whole day today. I am sure the video will be amazing.”
This song is extremely cool! High replay value, been playing it the whole day today.
I am sure the video will be amazing.— Endaweni (@umbuthoK) February 28, 2025
@xolani_delz said: “Did it cost you something in the region of R2m – R2.5m? Your highest music video would’ve been with The Game at a tune of R3m +/-.”
Did it Cost you something in the region of R2m – R2.5m?
Your highest music video would’ve been ft The Game at a tune of R3m +/-.
— Xolani Delman (@xolani_delz) February 28, 2025
@Just_Lem_ had a different take: “Around R1500 for the person who edited the TikTok videos into a single joint?”
Around R1500 for the person who edited the TikTok videos into a single joint?
— great! (@Just_Lem_) March 1, 2025
When the track was released, a follower critiqued it, and the rapper didn’t take kindly to it. X user @lisakhat tweeted: “Imbi la ngoma ka Csspr shame” (This song by Cassper is not nice, shame).
Cassper reacted by remarking on her looks. He said: “Okay, but did they post you on Valentine’s Day or not? Judging from di- picture, ha o spec!!!”
Okay but did they post you on Valentine’s Day or not ? Judging from di- picture, ha o spec!!! https://t.co/J2gsK59tmP
— Don Billiato (@casspernyovest) February 18, 2025
This sparked backlash from fans and foes alike.
Words by: Fame Frenzy