Cassper Nyovest Reacts to Tyla Being Named Richest Female Musician in Africa at 24
- A viral report named Tyla the richest female musician in Africa, with an estimated net worth of $15 million at just 24 years old
- Cassper Nyovest weighed in on the conversation, catching fans off guard since the list only featured female artists
- Mzansi flooded the comments with mixed reactions to both Tyla's milestone and Cassper's unexpected response
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A report ranking Tyla as the wealthiest female musician on the continent has set social media alight, with none other than Cassper Nyovest jumping into the conversation.
The report, which circulated widely among South Africans, pegs the two-time Grammy winner's net worth at approximately $15 million, or around R245 million. At just 24 years old, Tyla is reportedly the youngest artist to achieve this figure among Africa's top-earning female musicians, and the only one under 30 in the current top five.
Tyla Leads Africa's top 5 richest female musicians
According to the circulating list, the rankings currently stand as follows: Tyla leads at $15 million, followed by Nigeria's Tiwa Savage at $13 million (aged 46), Yemi Alade at $12 million (aged 37), Benin-born legend Angélique Kidjo at $10 million (aged 66), and Afrobeats sensation Tems rounding out the top five at $8 million (aged 31).
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What made the post even more of a talking point was Cassper Nyovest's decision to respond, despite the list being focused exclusively on female artists.
Tyla's rise to the top of this ranking has clearly struck a chord with South Africans, who appear proud of the achievement while also not missing the opportunity to have a bit of fun with Cassper's unexpected appearance in the conversation.
Mzansi reacts to Cassper weighing in
His involvement immediately drew attention and a wave of commentary from fans online. Some found it amusing, others used the moment to compare Cassper Nyovest's own standing in the industry.
@ABiyase5006 noted:
"Mind you they were talking about females, don't know why the guy mentioned you. 😂"
@olawalefabz offered a different perspective:
"I believe South Africans have much more respect for you than she will ever get."
@ThobaniMpungos2 took a more reflective angle, writing:
"That is very an honest answer Cass! Why haven't you go that side Don or opportunities never came or you just like it here?"
@tlotlisomshengu brought humour into the mix:
"Awoa but you clocked 50ms with MTN like a decade ago. When the rand still meant something. 🤣"
@hd_kuypers remarked:
"I really hope this will NEVER be my chat if I happen to get rich."
@masizianimateng kept it light:
"As long as we are winning we good. Even if it's naira. 🙏🏽"
@AndyPhylany stayed optimistic about Cassper's future: "
You still gonna be a billionaire though...right?"
@Tbosgarebabone responded with disbelief:
"Nah I know you kidding my goat. 😅💯"
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