Nota Draws Bold Parallel Between DJ Maphorisa’s Scorpion Kings Live & Cassper’s Fill Up FNB Concert. Music industry leader Nota Baloyi has ignited discussions once again, this time making a striking comparison between two of South Africa’s premier musical events: DJ Maphorisa and Kabza De Small’s Scorpion Kings Live and Cassper Nyovest’s notable Fill Up showcases.
In a recent social media post, Nota asserted that the sold-out performance by Phori and Kabza surpassed Cassper’s highly praised Fill Up FNB Stadium event. “Phori sold more tickets for Scorpion Kings Live than Cassper sold for Fill Up FNB without begging or blackmailing people,” Nota mentioned, encouraging fellow artists to feel motivated rather than envious.
This forthright commentator went on to commend the production quality of the Scorpion Kings’ performance, pointing out that they adapted the stage design originally created by Black Coffee for Madison Square Garden, enhancing it by incorporating a rotating feature. “Elevation. Dope!” he remarked.
Despite Cassper’s Fill Up concerts being recognized as a standard for large-scale events in South Africa, Nota’s insights imply that Maphorisa and Kabza may have set new heights regarding attendance and stage creativity.
Nota’s observations contribute to a wider dialogue about the transformation of music events in South Africa. Launched in 2015, Cassper’s Fill Up series revolutionized the landscape for local performers, demonstrating that South African artists could achieve sell-out shows in venues usually dedicated to international stars. Conversely, Scorpion Kings Live symbolizes the worldwide ascent of Amapiano, a genre currently making waves globally, with artists like Maphorisa and Kabza leading showcases at major international events.
Whether Scorpion Kings Live truly surpassed Fill Up FNB in ticket sales or production quality is still up for discussion, but Nota’s statements have undoubtedly prompted moments of contemplation.
