South African hip-hop heavyweight Fifi Cooper is expanding her musical reach beyond local borders, joining forces with Zimbabwean rapper Young Gemini for an exciting cross-border collaboration set to feature on the latter’s upcoming project, 5 Years EP.
The announcement has sparked interest among hip-hop fans across Southern Africa, bringing together two female artists who have carved out their own identities in their respective music scenes.
Young Gemini recently unveiled the guest lineup for her forthcoming EP through an Instagram announcement, confirming that the project will arrive on Friday, 13 November 2026. Among the featured artists was Fifi Cooper, whose involvement adds a significant South African dimension to the release.
Sharing the announcement, Young Gemini highlighted the release date and tagged the Motswako rapper, writing: “13/11/26 FEATURING 🇿🇦🌎 @ke_fificoopersan”.
The EP will also feature contributions from Icey Ekxne, Yadis, Mbudzi Yavo, Nikkita, Nickbwoy and Skylax.
Fifi Cooper’s inclusion is particularly noteworthy given her established position in South African hip-hop. Recognised for her contribution to the Motswako movement, she has built a reputation through her distinctive lyrical style, confident delivery and ability to blend traditional hip-hop elements with melodic influences.
Beyond her music, the rapper has continued developing her independent creative identity through MoCooper Records, reinforcing her position as an artist committed to shaping her own musical direction.
Meanwhile, Young Gemini, born Tania Seremwe, has steadily grown into one of Zimbabwe’s recognised female hip-hop voices. Her achievements include winning the country’s Best Female Hip-Hop Artist award three consecutive times between 2022 and 2024, highlighting her consistency and influence in the local rap industry.
Her catalogue features projects such as MOTHER, alongside singles including “Yohwe,” “Zvekutokonzeresa” and “Face2Face”.
With 5 Years EP, Young Gemini appears ready to celebrate her musical journey, reflecting on the growth, dedication and experiences that have shaped her career.
Although the full tracklist and the title of the collaboration with Fifi Cooper remain undisclosed, the partnership is already emerging as one of the project’s biggest talking points.
The collaboration also represents another opportunity for South African and Zimbabwean hip-hop to connect through music. With both countries boasting vibrant rap cultures and talented female voices, the partnership could introduce each artist to new audiences while strengthening the growing musical relationship between the neighbouring nations.
As anticipation builds ahead of the November 13 release, fans will be looking forward to hearing what Fifi Cooper and Young Gemini have created together.
One thing is certain: this collaboration puts another spotlight on the growing influence of women in African hip-hop.
