John Cole | |
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| Born | June 16, 1988 |
| Nationality | Zimbabwean |
| Occupation | Choreographer |
| Years active | 2004 - present |
| Known for | Dance and choreography |
| Spouse | Cindy Cole |
| Children | 2 |
John Cole (born June 16, 1988) is a Zimbabwean choreographer and performing artist. [1]
John Cole was born into a family of six to Phillip Cole and Beverley Johnson in 1988. He grew up in the suburb of Sunningdale, Harare. After his parents died, Cole stayed with his grandmother. John Cole attended Primary School at Ardbennie Primary School and Sunningdale but could not continue with his O Levels at Morgan High School.
John attempted a sports career as a cricketer and underwent trials with the Zimbabwe National Cricket team, but could not go on due to an injury. [2] After the injury, Cole focused on dancing starting his dance career in 2004 with Slicker dance crew. [3]
John was part of dance a troupe The Inmates dance crew which won the inaugural Jibilika Dance Competition in 2007. [4]
Cole has choreographed for Zimbabwe's top artistes such as Ammara Brown, [5] [6] [7] [8] Jah Prayzah, Cynthia Mare [9] Winky D, Mai Titi, [10] Sharon Manatsa, [11] [12] Vimbai Zimuto [13] as well as national events, concerts and events. [14]
Cole is the founder and president of The Zimbabwe Choreographers and Dancers Association as well as president of Zimbabwe Dance Industry Awards. Cole is former dance teacher at Harare International School and Maranatha Group of Schools. [15]
Cole is a recording artist with five studio songs featuring Lee Mchoney, [16] [17] [18] Ghanaian Theophilus Nii Arday Otoo/ Epixode, [19] Dj Naida [20] [21] and Ashta Eez [22] [23]
| Song | Album | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Skoro skoro feat. Lee McHoney | Single | 2018 |
| Xhexhe feat. Ashta Eez | Single | 2019 |
| Body Abduktion feat. Epixode and Shashl | Single | 2019 |
| Candy | Single | 2021 |
| Gotta feeling | Single | 2021 |
John Cole is said to have choreographed over 500 weddings. [24] He was one of the many notable choreographers that choreographed a number of viral Zimbabwean corporate videos for the Jerusalema dancer challenge [25] He choreographed the Nash TV debut performance by Zimbabwean comedian socialite Felistas Murata Edwards, known as Mai TT. [26]
John's on-screen performances started off on Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation. Cole then featured in Zimbabwean productions Far From Yesterday [27] and the series Man Hounds.
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