Francois Badenhorst ([frənˈsuɑː ˈbɑːdən.ɦɔrst], born 18 September 1980), better known by his stage name Francois Van Coke, is a South African singer-songwriter, rose to fame as the front man of South African rock bands Fokofpolisiekar and Van Coke Kartel.

It was the first Afrikaans album and single to simultaneously jump to number one positions on the South African iTunes Store.

Van Coke established himself in the Bellville underground music scene by forming the band "A Guy Called Gerald", which later changed its name to "New World Inside".

Van Coke recalls that, "My mom cried for a day or two when she heard the name of the band", After initial performances his father asked him to change his surname from "Badenhorst" to "Van Coke", as his father, being a minister, was receiving complaints about his son's performances from the local church-going community.

The song showcases his signature style and continues to expand his discography as a prominent figure in the South African music scene.