Cassper Nyovest Praised for Honouring Doc Shebeleza While He Was Still Alive: “Gave Him His Flowers”

• Cassper Nyovest trended on social media following the death of legendary Kwaito star Doc Shebeleza, real name Victor Bogopane, on 9 January 2025
• Fans praised Cassper for honouring Doc Shebeleza while he was alive with his hit song Doc Shebeleza, ensuring the legend's legacy endures
• Social media users shared heartfelt reactions, highlighting the mutual respect between the two artists and suggesting Cassper perform the song at the funeral

South African rapper Cassper Nyovest became a social media trending topic following the death of the legendary Kwaito star Doc Shebeleza.

Social media users have praised rapper Cassper Nyovest for honouring Doc Shebeleza while he was still alive. The legendary star, real name Victor Bogopane, died on Thursday, 9 January 2025, in Johannesburg.

The singer died a few days after asking fans for prayers as he was scheduled for a second surgery. Doc Shebeleza was in and out of hospitals last year due to his ill health.

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South Africans flooded social media with mixed reactions in the wake of Doc Shebeleza's untimely death. Many praised Cassper for giving the legend his flowers in his hit song Doc Shebeleza. The post read:

"Cassper Nyovest managed to honour our legends while they were still alive, Doc Shebeleza and Tito Mboweni."

Fans praise Cassper Nyovest

Many social media users echoed the same sentiments. Many noted that Mufasa deserves recognition for honouring Doc Shebeleza and ensuring his legacy lives on forever with his song.

@MissZee88091599 said:

"Thank you Cassper, hope he gets to perform the song as the coffin enters or exits the church venue......!!!!"

@GreatWhyte23 commented:

"Cassper Nyovest made sure Doc Shebeleza got his flowers. RIP Ngakara."

@Geeza_Thabs said:

"I remember how he was talking about Cassper in his interview with Thuso Motaung about two weeks ago , the Doc had huge respect and admiration for Cassper, may he rest in peace 🕊️👑 #RIPDocShebeleza."

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Source: Briefly News