Here’s Why #southafricaVsNigeria Is Trending On Twitter

July 29, 2019 Raphel Adeniran

Today seems to be the day for Twitter South Africans as they have taken to the mini-blogging platform to attack indigenous rapper, Cassper Nyovest, for being “an unpatriotic citizen”; this is coming after they blasted Beyonce for allegedly shooting a copycat music video of “Spirit” in her Lion King album.

Cassper Nyovest made this declaration just after a Nigerian fan praised him for his great talent and realness. According to the Twitter user, he wished Nyovest was from Nigeria because he is known for “always speaking the truth”, which Nigerians are supposedly known for.

The rapper replied saying he also wished he was a Nigerian, considering the unity and support in the music industry.

“Won’t even lie. I wish i was from Nigeria too. The love they have for their own artists, the way they celebrate their culture, 90% local content on radio and Tv, there way they celebrate their music no matter where they are in the world, the unity within thier industry. A DREAM!,” he said.

Won't even lie. I wish i was from Nigeria too. The love they have for thier own artists, the way they celebrate their culture, 90% local content on radio and Tv, there way they celebrate their music no matter where they are in the world, the unity within thier industry. A DREAM! https://t.co/goh02gHjtB

— R.M Phoolo (@casspernyovest) July 28, 2019

While many Nigerians celebrated him for showing such love for Nigeria, some South African social media users were not pleased by his unpatriotic tweet against his homeland.

See some reactions below;

Wait for it…our fellow South Africans will attack you shortly my guy…🤞👂👀

— Bixie yiGrootman Endala (@madibatingo) July 28, 2019

Cass we supported with everything we have but you wish you were from Nigeria, you forgetting that you best artist because of us south Africans, you free to go to Nigeria man, from today I won't support your music anymore. You loved by us but you taking our for granted.

— Keke Mokoena (@KekeMokoena3) July 28, 2019

Then move to Nigeria once and stop complaining every 2 seconds.wena ona le ditshele maan nkare o sfebenyana no wonder everyone in ur circle is leaving you. ur an emotional roller coaster wa lapisha.

— IG:sewela_Babes_We_EFF (@sewela31) July 29, 2019

Do south africa have any reasonable music to play in clubs? All the countries in Africa play Nigerian music cos we are number 1 in that aspect. Put some respect on our name.

— Luckies Chelsea (@LuckiesHazard) July 29, 2019