John Cole (choreographer)
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]
Early youth[edit]
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[edit]
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[edit]
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[edit]
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[edit]
| 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 |
Choreography[edit]
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[edit]
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.
Music video cameos[edit]
- Tichichema - Ammara Brown[28]
- Ngoro - Cynthia Mare[29]
- Watora Moyo - Shanky
- Setter Pace - Cindy Munyavi
- Firita - Baba Harare
Awards and accolades[edit]
- Zimbabwe Model Awards - Best Choreographer 2015 and 2016
- Zimbabwe Hiphop Awards - Best Solo Dancer 2016[30]
- National Arts Merit Awards - Outstanding Dancer 2017 (nominee)[31]
- Events Industry Awards - Choreographer Of The Year 2018, Entertainer Of The Year 2018, Entertainer People's Choice 2018[32]
- Star FM Music Awards - Best House Song (Skoro skoro)2018 (nominee)[33][34]
- Zimbabwe Music Awards - Best Dance 2021 (nominee)[35][36]
- Changamire Awards - Best Dancer 2021 (nominee)
References[edit]
- ^ "John Cole Choreographing His Way To the Top". Urban Craft Magazine. Retrieved 2020-12-08.
- ^ "Inside John Cole's life ride". www.newsday.co.zw. 13 January 2018.
- ^ Magweta, Ronald (2019-02-24). "John Cole's video to debut on Trace Africa". The ZimTainment. Retrieved 2021-02-10.
- ^ "Jibilika Dance Festival". Afro Tourism. 2016-09-22. Retrieved 2021-02-10.
- ^ "Ammara, Tytan's new video causes media buzz". The Chronicle. Retrieved 2020-09-22.
- ^ "Ammara Brown Hails John Cole". ZIMBOlebs. Retrieved 2020-09-22.
- ^ "Ammara Brown - Tichichema". Jiva Lawe. 2019-12-03. Retrieved 2020-09-22.
- ^ Mbiriyamveka, Jonathan (2019-11-25). "Review: Ammara Brown talks gender-based violence in Tichichema video". Gem Nation. Retrieved 2020-09-22.
- ^ "Cynthia Mare releases smash video". The Chronicle. Retrieved 2020-09-22.
- ^ "Mai Titi a crowd-puller".
- ^ "Zex Manatsa Endorses Daughter-in-law". H-Metro. Retrieved 2020-09-22.
- ^ "Music was not an inborn talent: Manatsa". NewsDay Zimbabwe. 21 November 2019. Retrieved 2020-09-22.
- ^ Mbiriyamveka, Jonathan (2019-02-18). "Review: Vimbai Zimuto drops a gem In 'A Lil Bit More' alongside Trevor D". Gem Nation. Retrieved 2020-09-22.
- ^ "Zimbabwe's John Cole: The world is my stage – zimbabwedigitalnews.com". zimbabwedigitalnews.com.
- ^ "International success for choreographer". The Herald. Retrieved 2020-08-28.
- ^ "Lee McHoney – Incorporate". Retrieved 2020-09-22.
- ^ Codingest (2018-05-18). "John Cole and Lee Mchoney met on Facebook - OyOsNews- all your Zim Celebrity News". OyOsNews. Retrieved 2020-09-22.
- ^ Wemoto, M. J. "Lee McHoney: Sana Album Review Zimbabwe". Moto Moto Music. Retrieved 2020-09-22.
- ^ Mbiriyamveka, Jonathan (2019-10-16). "Review: Top rated choreographer John Cole dances to his tune with new single". Gem Nation. Retrieved 2020-09-22.
- ^ "Dj Naida return with John Cole collabo". H-Metro. Retrieved 2020-09-22.
- ^ "John Cole Diversifies |". Retrieved 2020-09-22.
- ^ Magweta, Ronald (2019-02-24). "John Cole's video to debut on Trace Africa". The ZimTainment. Retrieved 2020-09-22.
- ^ 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". OyOsNews. Retrieved 2020-09-22.
- ^ "The death of wedding choreography". The Herald. Retrieved 2021-03-02.
- ^ "World endorses #JerusalemaChallenge". The Herald. Retrieved 2021-03-02.
- ^ "Mai Titi a crowd-puller". The Herald. Retrieved 2021-03-02.
- ^ Mugaviri, Charles Jr., Far from Yesterday (Drama), Ammara Brown, Denise Edwards, Hannah Madzikanda, Invision Studios, retrieved 2021-02-10
- ^ "Ammara's touching video exposes Andy Brown's abuse". The Chronicle. Retrieved 2021-02-10.
- ^ "Cynthia Mare releases 'Ngoro' video". The Herald. Retrieved 2021-02-10.
- ^ "Zim Hip Hop Awards 2016". 9 November 2017.
- ^ "Nama 2017 nominees' list out". 3 February 2017.
- ^ "John Cole thrilled with NAMA nomination". 13 February 2017.
- ^ "Star FM awards: Artistes upbeat". The Chronicle. Retrieved 2020-09-22.
- ^ "Zim: Star FM Music Awards release nominees list". 22 December 2018.
- ^ "Just In: Just In: ZIMA nominees out". The Herald. Retrieved 2021-03-02.
- ^ "Zimbabwe Music Awards 2021: All the nominees". 28 January 2021.