Focalistic and Pabi Cooper Spark Buzz Online: "DBN Gogo Had No Chance"

Focalistic and Pabi Cooper Spark Buzz Online: "DBN Gogo Had No Chance"

  • Focalistic and Pabi Cooper appeared in a viral X video singing what sounds like an unreleased track
  • The pair’s chemistry had fans swooning as they sang and laughed together in the clip
  • Fans speculated the duo may be blending romance and creativity in their next big hit
Focalistice and Pabi Cooper in likely collab
Focalistic and Pabi Cooper sparked a buzz with new song. Image: @focalistic, @cooper_pabi. Source: Instagram
Source: Instagram

Social media is buzzing after Focalistic and Pabi Cooper, alleged to be dating, appeared on Tuesday in a viral video together, singing what many believe to be an unreleased collaboration.

The clip, shared on X (formerly Twitter), shows the pair seated close together, smiling and vibing as they harmonise to a pleasant, amapiano-infused melody that has left fans hungry for more. The duo, who have denied rumours of them dating, are often seen together and Pabi Cooper once showed off nail art with Focalistic's name.

The duo's video on X was re-shared by @TheHypeChannel_, an account that primarily focuses on South African music and entertainment, particularly the Amapiano genre, sharing updates about artists, new releases, and events. See the post below:

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The video was first shared on Instagram

Pabi Cooper first shared the video on Instagram, attracting a lot of comments from adoring fans and celebrities, who co-signed the potential collab. Here is the post on Instagram:

What fans said

Under the original post, Focalistic himself commented:

"I just listened again and I have one more thing to say: Aish (eish) Shaya Blah."

Shaya Blah appears to be the potential name of the upcoming song.

Another celebrity, @boohle_sa, loved the sound, commenting:

"Aaaaaah."

Singer @mawhoo_ commented:

"The flow. I love it."

Musician @chiccoalot, wrote:

"Ho kaba monate ka nnete (it would really be a good time)."

The comment is a direct response to the caption by Pabi Cooper, which asked "Is it too late? Should we drop?"

One user @sphefloyd, reignited the dating rumours, commenting:

"Power couple."

Another user @sbahlen_, commended Pabi Cooper's voice, saying:

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"Voice, ngwanyana (girl)!"

On X, users equally loved the vibe.

Another user, @ProTwoolz, commented on the chemistry, saying:

"DBN Gogo had no chance, man. This chemistry is heaven-sent."

The reference to DBN Gogo comes as the musician previously dated Focalistic, and this user reckons the rumoured couple have better chemistry.

@CrazyThatoo also fuelled the rumours commenting:

"The way they were looking at each other! They definitely kissed after this."

Focalistic and Pabi Cooper spark buzz with new song
Focalistic and Pabi Cooper have not confirmed if they are dating. Image: @cooper_pabi. Source: Instagram
Source: Instagram

Some of the duo's hits

Pabi Cooper and Focalistic have both released numerous hit songs as individual artists in the amapiano genre, often collaborating with other popular musicians.

Focalistic, known as "President Ya Straata", has gained international recognition with these major hits: Ke Star (feat. Vigro Deep) and its remix with Davido; Champion Sound (with Davido); Gupta (with Mr JazziQ feat. Lady Du, Mellow & Sleazy) and Baja Ko Pele (with M.J feat. Shaunmusiq, Ftears and Xduppy) among others.

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Pabi Cooper, a renowned dancer and singer, has several chart-topping hits, including: including Isphithiphithi (feat. Reece Madlisa, Busta 929 & Joocy); Banyana Ke Bafana (feat. LuuDadeejay and Nobantu Vilakazi); and Waga Bietjie (feat. Mellow & Sleazy).

Netizens drag Focalistic

Briefly News reported previously that Mzansi dragged Focalistic's luxury brand shoes comparing them to a children's television program.

Source: Briefly News

Authors:
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Katleho Mositoane (Entertainment writer) Katleho Mositoane is an entertainment writer at Briefly News (joined 2025). She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Media and Journalism from the University of the Free State. She writes columns that explore the social, political, and economic dynamics in Africa. She began her journalism career at Seipone community newspaper, where she reported on local sports stories. She has published articles with The Chanzo, a Tanzanian outlet and The Rational Standard, a South African commentary platform. She also served as a Writing Fellow at African Liberty. Contact Katleho at katleho.mositoane@briefly.co.za

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