Cassper Nyovest sets his sights on filling Free State Stadium in December
Taking to social media on Tuesday, the rapper reflected on his previous concerts when sharing the news.
'Bloemfontein. Home of Masele (yah le nou). Home of the Free State Cheetahs. Home of the second highest court in South Africa. Hosh Karamaima capital (mare nna I'm married bathong), Centre of the Free State. Bana ba ga Oumama. We heard you, kele utlwile December 6 Free State Stadium. Re on on on. It's official, Bloem the next host for Fill Up.'
The Free State Stadium has a capacity for 46,000, and many on social media asked if the rapper will be able to fill the venue.
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