Fifi Cooper facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Fifi Cooper
Fifi Cooper in 2024
Background information
Birth name	Refilwe Boingotlo Moeketsi
Also known as	Motswako First lady
Born	(1991-10-24) 24 October 1991 (age 33) Montshiwa, Mahikeng, North West, South Africa
Genres	Motswako, R&B, hip hop
Occupation(s)	singer-songwriter, rapper
Instruments	Vocals
Years active	2008–present
Labels	Ambitiouz (former) Mó Cooper Records
Associated acts	Emtee AKA Mo'Molemi Khuli Chana Miss Pru

Refilwe Boingotlo Moeketsi (born October 24, 1991), known as Fifi Cooper, is a talented South African singer and rapper. She started her music journey singing R&B songs. Later, she showed her amazing skill by releasing her first big rap song, "Chechela Morago," in 2010. In 2015, Fifi Cooper released her very first album, 20FIFI, which won several awards.

Growing Up and Learning

Fifi Cooper is the youngest of three children. She grew up in Montshiwa, Mahikeng, South Africa. This is where she first discovered her love for singing and dancing. She went to Batswana High School in Mahikeng. After that, she studied Media at Boston Media House.

Fifi Cooper's Music Journey

Starting Out: 2008–2014

Fifi Cooper began singing when she was only 8 years old. She loved taking part in school activities. Her professional music career started in 2008. She was a guest artist on Mo'Molemi's album, Motzamai: Rebel With a Pause.

Her big break came in 2010 with her song "Chechela Morago." This rap song was played a lot on the radio. It helped her become well-known in the South African music scene. Fifi Cooper also sang on other popular songs. These included a remix of AKA's "Baddest Remix." She also appeared on albums by Mo'Molemi, Khuli Chana, and Lection.

Making Her Mark: 2015–2019

In 2015, Fifi Cooper joined Ambitiouz Entertainment. This is a record label based in South Africa. Early that year, she released a song called "Kisses." The music video for "Kisses" came out in May 2015.

On November 13, 2015, Fifi Cooper released her first studio album, 20FIFI. This album was a huge success! It won three awards at the 15th Metro FM Music Awards. It was also nominated for "Best Newcomer of The Year" and "Best Female Artist of The Year" at the South African Music Awards.

New Beginnings: 2020-Present

After leaving Ambitiouz, Fifi Cooper started her own record label. She named it Mo Cooper Records. She then released her next album, "Take Me Back." This album has 21 songs, including "Freedom" and "Zwagala." It features other artists like Thabsie, Moozlie, Towdeemac, and Leon Lee.

In November 2020, Fifi Cooper released "Net So." This was the first song from her 2021 album, Chapters. She even wrote and directed the music video for "Net So" herself! In March 2021, her song "Motlogeleng" was released.

Fifi Cooper's Unique Style

People in the media often call Fifi Cooper the "Motswako first lady." This is because she is amazing at both rapping and singing. Her music often mixes hip hop and Motswako styles. She was also the singer on Khuli Chana's popular song "Mnatebawen." Fifi Cooper describes her rap style as "unpredictable, punchy and hearty." This means it's full of surprises, strong, and comes from the heart.

Songs and Albums

Studio Albums

Songs as Lead Artist

Personal Life

Fifi Cooper is a single mom. She has a son named Resego.

Awards and Nominations

Fifi Cooper has won and been nominated for many awards for her music.