Pabi Cooper

Paballo Mothapo, known professionally as Pabi Cooper, is a South African platinum-selling artist. Born and raised in Soshanguve, Pabi is deeply rooted in family, dance music culture, and football. Quotes "There are many similarities between playing football and making music, including the need to collaborate with people in a fluid, highly participative style. In order to see results in either of these careers, you must also exercise extreme discipline and consistency" "My ultimate goal in wanting to combine the two entities is to establish my own football club in the future. For now, as I have been doing, I will continue to incorporate it in my music videos and my performances" "Being nominated for the BET Awards left me feeling incredibly honoured and in complete awe; it is not something I take lightly. It means a lot to me since it serves as a constant reminder that I am on the right track and that my efforts and perseverance have not gone in waste" "As mentioned, one day, I'd love to start my own football team and serve as the head coach. No, it does not hinder my aspirations, its supportive of them in every way" What You Might Not Know About Pabi Cooper;By Lee Nxumalo "The event’s name is inspired by my love for football and music. I want to bring both of these worlds together. That is why I incorporated football terms into the event’s line-up by referring to artists as players, coaches, and referees. Most importantly, the event took place on my birthday which was on the 4th of March" "I grew up in a family of football supporters. My grandmother and uncles all enjoyed watching the sport. My love for the game grew stronger when I started playing it full-time in high school. I actually wanted to become a professional footballer, but God had other plans for my life" "I have mostly enjoyed the big games where Masandawana have played against the likes of Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates. However, my favourite game thus far was the Tshwane Derby earlier this year when Mamelodi Sundowns played against their hometown rivals, SuperSport United. The atmosphere at the stadium was beautiful. I especially enjoyed the singing from the fans" THE RHYTHM OF THE BEAUTIFUL GAME:PABI COOPER TALKS ABOUT HER LOVE FOR MUSIC & FOOTBALL;By Sijabulile Ndlovu Category:living peopleCategory:Women