Cassper Praises Sjava’s Spitori Flex On “Ntshepe”: “I Thought It Was a Guy from Pitori”
Cassper Praises Sjava’s Spitori Flex On “Ntshepe”: “I Thought It Was a Guy from Pitori.” Cassper Nyovest has given Sjava one of the biggest compliments of the weekend after admitting he initially had no idea the rapper was behind the standout Spitori verse on “Ntshepe.”
Released on Friday, 28 August 2026, “Ntshepe” brings together production duo Rush-Awa, made up of MashBeatz and DJ Sliqe, with Loatinover Pounds, Cassper Nyovest and Sjava. Packed with Pretoria street slang, infectious bounce and unmistakable Pitori character, the record has quickly emerged as one of the weekend’s most talked-about hip-hop releases.
Cassper took to X to confess that Sjava’s performance had completely caught him off guard. “Sjava was so nice on that record I thought this was a guy from Pitori that sounded like Sjava. I only realised it last night that it was actually him on the song by seeing posts about it!!! I don’t know why I never read the title, but he slid!!!”
The revelation quickly became a talking point among fans, with many amused by the fact that Cassper could listen to Sjava’s verse and genuinely believe it came from an unknown Pitori rapper.
That reaction speaks to just how convincingly Sjava adapted to the sound and language of Pretoria on the track. Known for his commanding Zulu delivery and a style that blends traditional influences with contemporary hip-hop, the Bergville-born artist switched gears and embraced the Spitori flavour of “Ntshepe” with ease.
His contribution fits naturally alongside Loatinover Pounds, whose music has consistently highlighted Pretoria’s language, culture and street identity, while Cassper brings his own heavyweight presence to the record.
“Ntshepe” had already built momentum before its official release after appearing as the opening track on MashBeatz and DJ Sliqe’s The Mxr 8 mix series. The response from listeners eventually pushed the collaborators toward an official release, giving fans the full version featuring the star-studded lineup.
Cassper’s admission has now added another layer to the song’s growing appeal. Rather than simply praising Sjava’s verse, his reaction highlighted how effectively the veteran artist immersed himself in a distinctly Pitori sound.
For fans, “Ntshepe” represents a meeting point between different generations, styles and corners of South African hip-hop. With Loatinover Pounds representing the streets of Pretoria, Cassper bringing his established rap pedigree and Sjava proving once again that his versatility knows few boundaries, the record has all the ingredients of a new street favourite.
