South African rapper, songwriter, entrepreneur, record producer Cassper Nyovest ahead of his performance at the 54th Festive Lights Switch-on in Cape Town. Photo by Lesley Piet
THOUSANDS of Capetonians braced the hot weather on Sunday, 26 November, for the 54th Festive Lights Switch-on.
The festivities took place in front of the City Hall and on the Grand Parade with South African actors Maurice Paige and Jill Levenberg as the official MCs.
Suidooster hunk, Maurice Paige on stage at the 54th Festive Lights Switch-on in Cape Town. Photo by Lesley Piet
South African actress, Jill Levenberg on stage at the 54th Festive Lights Switch-on in Cape Town. Photo by Lesley Piet
Award-winning musician Cassper Nyovest and amapiano artist Focalistic headlined the show. The event also included performances from Sama-winning singer Matthew Mole, DJ Eazy and DJ Sophia, Alistair Izobell and Paarl-singing sensation Yonwaba Qetswana, among others.
Amapiano artist, Focalistic. Photo by Lesley Piet
SAMA award-winning singer Matthew Mole on stage. Photo by Lesley Piet
DJ Eazy with special guest 10-year-old DJ Sophia. Photo by Lesley Piet
Spectators in front of the City Hall.
Cape Town entertainer Alistair Izobell on stage at the 54th Festive Lights Switch-on in Cape Town. Photo by Lesley Piet
12-year old Yonwaba Qetswana from Paarl on stage at the 54th Festive Lights Switch-on in Cape Town. Photo by Lesley Piet
The Rivertones on stage at the 54th Festive Lights Switch-on in Cape Town. Photo by Lesley Piet
Speaking to SNL24, Cassper, who’s recently taken a break from social media, said that he went through a spiritual awakening, but more music and visuals were on the way.
“I gave my life to God. I had to get out of the world and go figure out what it actually is. That’s why I've been so quiet on social media. We’ll definitely do more for the album.”
“We’re rolling out everything to make sure that this is a wonderful, saucerful and peaceful festive season.”
Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis greeting members of the public. Photo by Lesley Piet
