Jux
Jux | |
|---|---|
| Also known as | African Boy |
| Born | Juma Mussa Mkambala 1 September 1989 Dar es Salaam, Tanzania |
| Origin | Singida Region |
| Genres | Bongo Flava Afropop R&B |
| Occupations | Singer, songwriter |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 2011–present |
| Label | African Boy |
Spouse |
Priscilla Ojo (m. 2025) |
Juma Mussa Mkambala (born 1 September 1989), known professionally by his stage name Jux, is a Tanzanian singer and songwriter.[1] His music is a blend of RnB, Bongo Flava, and Afrobeats. His songs include: Enjoy, NitasubirI, Fashion Killer, Sugua, Juu, and Nidhibiti. Jux has collaborated with African musicians, among them, Diamond Platnumz, Vanessa Mdee, Joh Makini, Zuchu, Gyakie, Bien, and Marioo.
Early life and career
Jux was born on 1 September 1989 in Dar es Salaam. His interest in music began in his teens when he started rapping.[2]
In 2008 Jux signed to Tanzanian record label A.M Records and began to record R&B songs instead. Since then, he has released several hit songs, including "Sugua" featuring Diamond Platnumz, "Juu" featuring Vanessa Mdee, and "Regina" featuring Otile Brown. In 2015, he received the Best R&B Song award at Kili Music Awards (also known as the Tanzania Music Awards). In 2017, he received the Best East African Music Video award at the Zanzibar International Film Festival.[3]
In 2018 Jux was nominated for Best Male East Africa at the All Africa Music Awards.[4] His song "Uzuri Wako" was banned by the Tanzanian Communications Regulatory Authority, along with songs from several other artists, including Diamond Platnumz's, citing "immoral" as opposed to the 2005 Advertising Services (Content) Regulations.[5]
After numerous singles, Jux released his first album The Love Album in 2019, featuring tracks from several artists including Nigerian artist Singah, Diamond Platnumz, Nyashinski, Vanessa Mdee, G Nako, and Joh Makini.[6] In November 2022 He released his second album, King Of Hearts, featuring collaborations with Zuchu, Marioo, Mbosso, Terri, and Bien.[7] In 2023, he released "Enjoy", which bevame notable on TikTok.[8] The song had mixed reviews from critics who cited resemblance to Spyro's "Who Is Your Guy", hence the music was removed from YouTube because of "copyright claims".[9][10][11]
Personal life
Jux dated Tanzanian artist Vanessa Mdee for about six years. They released singles together, and in 2018 embarked on "In Love with Money" tour. They separated in 2019 because of infidelity after pictures of Mdee hugging American R&B artist Trey Songz was publicised online.[12][13]
Jux has since been linked to several socialites including Karen Bujulu, whom he confirmed he was dating in February 2023.[14]
In August 2024, Jux became engaged to Nigerian Priscilla Ojo, daughter of Iyabo Ojo. They married in April 2025.[15]
The African Boy Brand
Jux established a fashion brand in 2018. The brand is notable in East Africa.[16] He later announced that he would be expanding his brand into Kenya.[17]
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015[18] | Tanzania Music Awards | Best R&B Song | Nitasubiri | Won |
| Best Artist | Jux | Nominated | ||
| 2017[19] | Zanzibar International Film Festival | Best East African Music Video | Utaniua | Won |
| 2018[20][21] | Tanzania Music Awards | Best East African Artist | Jux | Nominated |
| 2019[22] | Tanzania Music Awards | Best East African Artist | Jux | Nominated |
| 2025[23] | Headies Award | Best East African Artist | Jux | Won |
Discography
Albums
Jux released his debut studio album 'The Love Album' in 2019, consisting of a total of 18 songs. The album has received more than 1.3 million streams on Boomplay, making it one of the most streamed East African R&B albums.[24] The album's lead single 'Sugua' was a hit, amassing more than 10 million views on YouTube. The album was distributed by Africori, the largest digital music distribution company in Sub-Saharan Africa, a partner of Warner Music Group[25]
In 2022, Jux released his second album titled King Of Hearts, the album has 16 songs featuring some of the biggest in the African music industry.[7]
| Year | Title | Album |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | "Zaidi" | The Love Album |
| "Unaniweza" | ||
| "Wambela"(feat. Ruby) | ||
| "Upofu" | ||
| "In Case You Don't Know"(feat. Nyashinski) | ||
| "Sugarcane"(feat. Gnako & Tommy Flavour) | ||
| "Slowly" | ||
| "Sumaku"(feat. Vannessa Mdee) | ||
| "Sio Mbaya" | ||
| "Bado Yupo" | ||
| "Kibindoni" | ||
| "Sugua"(feat. Diamond Platnumz) | ||
| "Fashion Killer"(feat. Singah) | ||
| "Yeye" | ||
| "Now You Know"(feat. Q-Chief) | ||
| "Tell Me"(feat. Joh Makini) | ||
| "Umenibamba" |
Singles and collaborations
| 2015 | "Nitasubiri'" | |
| "Nikuite Nani" | ||
| "Looking for You" (feat. Joh Makini) | ||
| "One More Night" | ||
| "Jux Sisikii" | ||
| 2016 | "Wivu" | |
| "Juu"- Vanessa Mdee (feat. Jux) | ||
| 2017 | "Utaniua" | |
| "Umenikamata" | ||
| 2018 | "Fimbo" | |
| "Tell Me " (feat. Joh Makini) | ||
| "Hatufanani"- Shetta (feat. Jux) | ||
| "Zaidi" | ||
| "Regina"- Otile Brown (feat. Jux) | ||
| 2019 | "Covid 19" (feat. Maua Sama) | |
| "Leo"- Darassa (feat. Jux) | ||
| "Juju"- Darassa (feat. Jux) | ||
| 2023 | Enjoy feat. Diamond Platnumz | |
| 2024 | ololufe mi feat. Diamond Platnumz | |
| 2025 | "Si Mimi" | |
| God Design feat. Phyno |
References
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- ^ "The top 10 richest Tanzania musicians and their net worth in 2020". Tuko.co.ke. 26 December 2020. Retrieved 10 January 2021.
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- ^ "TCRA: Songs by Diamond Platnumz, Wa Mitego, Jux and other musicians are banned by the Tanzanian government". BBC. 28 February 2018. Retrieved 10 January 2021.
- ^ "Juma Jux pours his heart out in album". The Star. Retrieved 3 September 2023.
- ^ a b "Jux Finally Drop His 'King Of Hearts' Album". Notjustok. 24 November 2022. Retrieved 3 September 2023.
- ^ Robi, Amos (22 July 2023). "Diamond, Jux take over TikTok with 'Enjoy' & 9 other tunes released this week". Pulselive Kenya. Retrieved 3 September 2023.
- ^ Nzyoka, Nzula (17 August 2023). "Diamond faces new copyright claim for song "Enjoy" featuring Jux". KBC. Retrieved 3 September 2023.
- ^ "Reason as to why Juma Jux's song 'enjoy' ft Diamond has been pulled down from YouTube". Kiss 100. Retrieved 3 September 2023.
- ^ "Youtube removes Diamond Platnumz's & Jux's 'Enjoy' amid copyright claim". Notjustok. 17 August 2023. Retrieved 3 September 2023.
- ^ "Vanessa Mdee and Juma Jux Finally Break up After Months of Denials". AllAfrica. 16 May 2019. Retrieved 10 January 2021.
- ^ "Was Vanessa Mdee dumbed because of Trey Songz?date=10 April 2018". standard media.com. Retrieved 10 January 2021.
- ^ TZA, Edwin (7 February 2023). "Kwa mara ya kwanza Jux akiri kuwa penzini na mrembo huy, amtambulisha". Millard Ayo. Retrieved 3 September 2023.
- ^ "Who is Jux, Iyabo Ojo's daughter's Tanzanian lover?". Premium Times. 2 September 2024. Retrieved 2 September 2024.
- ^ "Jux:Rise of The African Boy". Coca Cola. 5 January 2019. Retrieved 10 January 2021.
- ^ "Tanzania fashion Icon targets Kenyan market with Vunja Bei stores". Nairobinews. 22 December 2020. Retrieved 7 November 2024.
- ^ "Nominees wa Kilimanjaro Music Awards 2015". EATV. 29 April 2015. Retrieved 10 January 2021.
- ^ "Coca Cola- Jux". Coca Cola Studio. 3 June 2019. Retrieved 10 January 2021.
- ^ "AFRIMMA releases 2018 nominees". Southern times africa. 27 July 2018. Archived from the original on 12 January 2021. Retrieved 10 January 2021.
- ^ "Complete List Of Nominees For AFRIMMA 2018". The Guardian. Lagos, Nigeria. 25 July 2018. Retrieved 10 January 2021.
- ^ "AFRIMMA 2019: Here's The Complete List Of Nominees". The Guardian. Lagos, Nigeria. 15 August 2019. Retrieved 10 January 2021.
- ^ "17th Headies Award Winners – The Headies". The Headies – Hip Hop World Magazine. 28 April 2025. Retrieved 28 April 2025.
- ^ "Jux hits 1 Million streams on Boomplay". Standardmedia. 16 September 2020. Retrieved 10 January 2021.
- ^ "WARNER INVESTS IN AFRICA-BASED MUSIC DISTRIBUTOR AFRICORI, LAUNCHING GLOBAL PARTNERSHIP WITH ADA". Music Business Worldwide. 20 April 2020. Retrieved 10 January 2021.