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Francois van Coke

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Francois van Coke, born Francios Badenhorst, is a prominent South African rock musician and singer-songwriter. He rose to fame as the front man of the popular rock bands Fokofpolisiekar and Van Coke Kartel. He embarked on a successful solo career, releasing several hit singles. Francois achieved mainstream success with his self-titled debut solo album, which included the hit single "Toe Vind Ek Jou". The song became the first Afrikaans' single to top the South African iTunes Store and achieved platinum status.

Discography

Albums⁵

Kanniedood2022 • AlbumTracks: 13

Unplugged in Kaapstad -Live2020 • AlbumTracks: 13

Dagdrome in Suburbia2019 • AlbumTracks: 11

Hierdie Is Die Lewe2017 • AlbumTracks: 11

Francois Van Coke2015 • AlbumTracks: 12

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En Vriende2018 • EPTracks: 4

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