John Cole (choreographer) explained
John Cole |
Birth Date: | 16 June 1988 |
Birth Place: | Harare |
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]
Early youth
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.
Early career
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]
Career
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]
Music
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]
Discography
Song | Album | Year |
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Skoro skoro feat. Lee McHoney | Single | 2018 |
Xhexhe feat. Ashta Eez | Single | 2019 |
| Single | 2019 |
Candy | Single | 2021 |
Gotta feeling | Single | 2021 | |
Choreography
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]
Television
John's on-screen performances started off on Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation. Cole then featured in Zimbabwean productions Far From Yesterday and the series Man Hounds.
Music video cameos
- Tichichema - Ammara Brown[27]
- Ngoro - Cynthia Mare[28]
- Watora Moyo - Shanky
- Setter Pace - Cindy Munyavi
- Firita - Baba Harare
Awards and accolades
- Zimbabwe Model Awards - Best Choreographer 2015 and 2016
- Zimbabwe Hiphop Awards - Best Solo Dancer 2016[29]
- National Arts Merit Awards - Outstanding Dancer 2017 (nominee)[30]
- Events Industry Awards - Choreographer Of The Year 2018, Entertainer Of The Year 2018, Entertainer People's Choice 2018[31]
- Star FM Music Awards - Best House Song (Skoro skoro)2018 (nominee)[32] [33]
- Zimbabwe Music Awards - Best Dance 2021 (nominee)[34] [35]
- Changamire Awards - Best Dancer 2021 (nominee)
External links
Notes and References
- News: John Cole Choreographing His Way To the Top. 2020-12-08. Urban Craft Magazine.
- Web site: Inside John Cole's life ride. www.newsday.co.zw. 13 January 2018.
- Web site: Magweta. Ronald. 2019-02-24. John Cole's video to debut on Trace Africa. 2021-02-10. The ZimTainment. en-US.
- Web site: 2016-09-22. Jibilika Dance Festival. 2021-02-10. Afro Tourism. en-US.
- Web site: Ammara, Tytan's new video causes media buzz. 2020-09-22. The Chronicle. en-GB.
- Web site: Ammara Brown Hails John Cole. 2020-09-22. ZIMBOlebs. en.
- Web site: 2019-12-03. Ammara Brown - Tichichema. 2020-09-22. Jiva Lawe. en-US.
- Web site: Mbiriyamveka. Jonathan. 2019-11-25. Review: Ammara Brown talks gender-based violence in Tichichema video. 2020-09-22. Gem Nation. en-US.
- Web site: Cynthia Mare releases smash video. 2020-09-22. The Chronicle. en-GB.
- News: Mai Titi a crowd-puller .
- Web site: Zex Manatsa Endorses Daughter-in-law. 2020-09-22. H-Metro. en-GB.
- Web site: Music was not an inborn talent: Manatsa. 2020-09-22. NewsDay Zimbabwe. 21 November 2019. en-US.
- Web site: Mbiriyamveka. Jonathan. 2019-02-18. Review: Vimbai Zimuto drops a gem In 'A Lil Bit More' alongside Trevor D. 2020-09-22. Gem Nation. en-US.
- Web site: Zimbabwe's John Cole: The world is my stage – zimbabwedigitalnews.com. zimbabwedigitalnews.com.
- Web site: International success for choreographer. 2020-08-28. The Herald. en-GB.
- Web site: Lee McHoney – Incorporate. 2020-09-22. en-US.
- Web site: Codingest. 2018-05-18. John Cole and Lee Mchoney met on Facebook - OyOsNews- all your Zim Celebrity News. 2020-09-22. OyOsNews. en.
- Web site: Wemoto. M. J.. Lee McHoney: Sana Album Review Zimbabwe. 2020-09-22. Moto Moto Music. en-US.
- Web site: Mbiriyamveka. Jonathan. 2019-10-16. Review: Top rated choreographer John Cole dances to his tune with new single. 2020-09-22. Gem Nation. en-US.
- Web site: Dj Naida return with John Cole collabo. 2020-09-22. H-Metro. en-GB.
- Web site: John Cole Diversifies . 2020-09-22. en-US.
- Web site: Magweta. Ronald. 2019-02-24. John Cole's video to debut on Trace Africa. 2020-09-22. The ZimTainment. en-US.
- Web site: Codingest. 2019-02-27. OyOsMusic signed artist John Cole's XheXhe music video has been playlisted on Trace Africa - OyOsNews- all your Zim Celebrity News. 2020-09-22. OyOsNews. en.
- Web site: The death of wedding choreography. 2021-03-02. The Herald. en-GB.
- Web site: World endorses #JerusalemaChallenge. 2021-03-02. The Herald. en-GB.
- Web site: Mai Titi a crowd-puller. 2021-03-02. The Herald. en-GB.
- Web site: Ammara's touching video exposes Andy Brown's abuse. 2021-02-10. The Chronicle. en-GB.
- Web site: Cynthia Mare releases 'Ngoro' video. 2021-02-10. The Herald. en-GB.
- Web site: Zim Hip Hop Awards 2016. 9 November 2017.
- Web site: Nama 2017 nominees' list out . 3 February 2017 .
- Web site: John Cole thrilled with NAMA nomination. 13 February 2017.
- Web site: Star FM awards: Artistes upbeat. 2020-09-22. The Chronicle. en-GB.
- Web site: Zim: Star FM Music Awards release nominees list. 22 December 2018.
- Web site: Just In: Just In: ZIMA nominees out. 2021-03-02. The Herald. en-GB.
- Web site: Zimbabwe Music Awards 2021: All the nominees. 28 January 2021.