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Drake plays Cassper Nyovest's hit Siyathandana during DJ set in New York

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Drake loves SA artists and once again proved it in a club in New York.

According to a video circulating on Twitter, the rapper played a set at a club in the Big Apple on Wednesday night and featured Cassper Nyovest's hit Siyathandana.

The song was released in May 2022 and features vocals by South African singer-songwriter, Boohle. 

This is not the first time Drake has shown love for local artists. 

The One Dance hitmaker worked with Grammy-winning DJ Black Coffee on his latest album, Honestly, Nevermind and praised the musician for being a "heroic figure".

Another local musician who worked on Drake's album is Congolese-born Tresor.

After the album's release on 17 June 2022, the Evergreen hitmaker announced on Twitter that he provided vocals for three tracks and worked on an additional three songs that feature.

READ MORE | Black Coffee hailed a 'heroic figure' by Drake in tribute post

In addition to praising musicians, Drake shared his love for Eastern Cape-born illustrator and fine artist Siphesihle Ntsungwana when he shared a portrait painted by Ntsungwana.

READ MORE | Siphesihle Ntsungwana thanks Drake for 'changing my life' in birthday tribute to the rapper


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