Nasty C Leaves Mzansi in Stitches With Hilarious Story About Performing in Venda
- Nasty C recalled being stunned when a local Venda artist received a massive reception after arriving in a bakkie
- The rapper joked that the crowd seemed to know only Juice Back
- Social media users were left laughing after he playfully poked fun at his experience
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Award-winning rapper Nasty C recently had social media users in stitches after sharing a hilarious story about one of the most unexpected performances of his career. The musician, who is regarded as one of South Africa's biggest hip-hop stars, recalled travelling to Venda for a show and quickly realising that he was not the main attraction many people had come to see.
Local artist's arrival steals spotlight from Nasty
According to Nasty C, the crowd completely lost their minds when a local artist arrived at the venue sitting at the back of a bakkie.
While describing the moment, Nasty C jokingly said the reception the local artist received made him question everything. The rapper explained that fans screamed, cheered and rushed to welcome the artist. Meanwhile, people seem to have no idea who Nasty C was.
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The funny memory left many people laughing, especially because Nasty C is one of the most recognisable artists in the country. The Durban-born rapper has enjoyed success both locally and internationally and has built a loyal fan base over the years.
Known for hit songs such as Juice Back, SMA, Hell Naw, There They Go and Strings and Bling, Nasty C has become one of the leading figures in South African hip hop. However, his Venda experience reminded him that every community has its own stars and fan favourites.
The crowd only seemed to know Juice Back
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The experience only became funnier once Nasty C took to the stage. He recalled noticing that the audience did not seem familiar with most of his catalogue and appeared to know only one song, Juice Back.
The rapper playfully suggested that whenever he performed other tracks, the crowd's energy would drop. His description of the performance had social media users laughing, with many imagining what it must have felt like for the rapper in that moment.
Rather than taking offence, Nasty C laughed about the experience and turned it into a humorous story about feeling like an outsider in a place with its own stars, culture and music scene.
His hilarious recollection came ahead of the rapper's performance at the 14th edition of the iconic Basha Uhuru "Sounds of Freedom" Music Festival. Nasty C was enlisted as one of the headlining acts for the event alongside the legendary Skwatta Kamp and DJ Tira.
In an interview exclusively shared with Briefly News journalist Moroba Maepa, Vuyiswa Ramokgopa, the MEC for Gauteng Economic Development, Agriculture and Rural Development, emphasised the importance of events such as Basha Uhuru.
"Basha Uhuru is more than a festival – it is a celebration of the power, resilience and imagination of South Africa's youth. We are thrilled to see thousands of young people gather at Constitution Hill to commemorate 50 years of youth activism and creative freedom through music, art, film, entrepreneurship and dialogue. Events like these are vital because they provide platforms for young people to express themselves, develop their talents and contribute to Gauteng's growing creative economy. We look forward to another inspiring and impactful edition of Basha Uhuru."
Belu Mabandla, the Executive Head of Destination Marketing and Events at the Joburg Tourism Company, stated that the strategic collaboration with Basha Uhuru aligns with the city's broader economic goals.
Mabandla emphasised that investing in local creative platforms is vital for positioning the city as a vibrant global hub, adding:
"Our partnership with the Basha Uhuru Festival reflects Joburg Tourism’s commitment to leveraging culture, heritage and creativity as powerful drivers of economic growth and destination promotion."
Mzansi laughs at Nasty C's playful storytelling
His animated retelling of the event had social media users laughing along, with many praising his ability to joke about a moment that could have easily bruised another artist's ego.
Many fans from Venda also joined the conversation, joking that Nasty C had received a proper introduction to local celebrity status and community pride. Others said his story perfectly captured how every region has its own legends who can draw bigger reactions than nationally known stars.
Several people also appreciated that the rapper was able to laugh at himself instead of taking the experience personally. His light-hearted approach made the story even more entertaining and relatable.
Although Nasty C is now one of South Africa's most successful music exports, he admitted that the Venda experience was a reminder that fame can be relative depending on where you are. Years later, the memory remains one of the funniest stories from his journey in music and continues to leave fans smiling whenever he tells it.
@tapz_tshifhiwa joked:
"We don’t play when it comes to our local artists"
@Tshwanelo commented:
😂😭 “who is this midget on the stage”
@maboss_1 joked:
"Hey guys I'm the Juice Back guy" 😂
See more hilarious comments in the X post below:
Nasty C opens up about industry betrayals
Recently, Briefly News reported that Nasty C previously explained that he chose his older brother, Ayanda, to manage his career after being disappointed by people in the music industry who did not always have his best interests at heart.
The award-winning rapper said he needed someone he could trust completely, especially because artists have to be transparent with their managers about their careers, finances and plans. Nasty C revealed that some of his previous professional relationships left him feeling like he was being used as a vehicle for other people's ambitions, prompting him to turn to family instead.
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