Iyabo Ojo confirms daughter Priscilla's engagement to Tanzanian lover
On September 2, 2024, Iyabo Ojo took to Instagram and posted a video of Priscilla and Juma Jux's pre-wedding photoshoot and expressed her excitement about becoming the mother of the bride.
She wrote in her caption, "#JP love you both 🥰🥰 @its.priscy & @juma_jux #iyaiyawoloading."
Who is Jux, the dark-skinned dude spotted recently alongside actress Iyabo Ojo’s 23-year-old daughter, Priscilla?
The Tanzanian music star is holidaying in Nigeria and was given a presidential welcome by Priscilla and later hosted by Iyabo with fanfare and paparazzi.
In late July, Jux officially confirmed he is dating again. Four weeks earlier, he posted pictures with a stunning woman (Priscilla), prompting his Tanzanian fans to speculate about her identity.
Before his most recent ex, Karen Bujulu, Jux was in a long-term relationship with singer Vanessa Mdee, who has since moved on with Nigerian-American singer and actor Rotimi and is married with kids.
Who is Jux?
Born on 1 September 1989 in Dar es Salaam, Jux developed a passion for music at 16, starting with rapping for his friends and peers.
Jux, whose real name is Juma Mkambala, began his music career initially as a rapper. He signed with Tanzanian record label A.M Records in 2008 and shifted to recording R&B tracks. Since then, he has released several popular songs, including “Sugua” with Diamond Platnumz, “Juu” with Vanessa Mdee, and “Regina” with Otile Brown. He has also collaborated with various African musicians, including Joh Makini, Zuchu, Gyakie, Bien, and Marioo.
Just before his relationship with Priscilla, his affair with Vanessa Mdee, a Tanzanian singer and TV personality, was one of East Africa’s most talked-about celebrity relationships before their breakup in 2019. Jux was later involved with model and influencer Karen Bujulu, but they parted ways in April.
Outside of music, Jux, also known as ‘African Boy,’ has a keen interest in fashion, having launched his clothing line in 2018. The brand, which is widely available across East Africa, reflects his unique style and has garnered a significant following.
Career
In 2015, the 35-year-old singer won the ‘Best R&B Song’ for his track “Nitasubiri” at the Kili Music Awards, also known as the National Tanzania Music Awards. In 2017, he won the Best East African Music Video award at the Zanzibar International Film Festival, one of the most prestigious events in Tanzanian music, celebrating the country’s top musical talents.
In 2017, Jux was honoured with the Best East African Music Video award at one of East Africa’s most respected cultural events, the Zanzibar International Film Festival, for his music video “Utaniua.” In 2018 and 2019, Jux was nominated for ‘Best Male East Africa’ at the AFRIMMA awards. He also performed on Coke Studio Africa in 2019. In 2018, his song “Uzuri Wako” (meaning “Your Goodness”) was banned by the Tanzanian Communications Regulatory Authority, along with several other songs, including those by Diamond Platnumz, for violating Tanzanian cultural standards.
Jux’s career has standout tracks like “Enjoy,” “Nitasubiri,” “Fashion Killer,” “Sugua,” “Juu,” and “Nidhibiti.” After releasing numerous singles, Jux launched his debut album in 2019, “The Love Album.” In November 2022, Jux released his second album, King Of Hearts, to critical acclaim, featuring collaborations with Zuchu, Marioo, Mbosso, Terri, Bien, and more.
In 2023, Jux made headlines in Tanzania with his second collaboration with Diamond Platnumz titled “Enjoy.” The song, a fusion of Bongo Flava and Amapiano, received mixed reviews, with critics noting similarities to Spyro’s “Who Is Your Guy?” It was later removed from YouTube after Congolese singer Sapo Loguano Odenumz claimed copyright infringement.
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