At The Bridge Africa & AFRIMA Awards Event In LAGOS
Talks About His Career
Bridge Africa, in collaboration with Afrima Awards, hosted a classy event on Wednesday, 26th March 2025. It was a Showbiz 101 Workshop, Writers & Producers Camp, made up of different artists from all over Africa, along with the East Africa’s finest, young music king, Juma Jux, who is the husband of Prisicilla Ojo, the celebrity daughter of star actress, Iyabo Ojo.
Juma was one of the speakers at this great event which took place at the Alliance Francaise, Ikoyi, Lagos. The event, which will last for 5 days, from 26th to 30th of March 2025, will have several artists, producers, writers and the like in attendance. Juma Jux was one the Speakers on Day 1 of the event. The Theme of the event was the Showbiz101 workshop writers and producers camp. The Music Business Workshop Facilitators included Abuchi Ugwu (CEO Chocolate City), Bizzle Osikoya (Co-Founder The Plug Entertainment), Rexxiepondabeat (Music Producer), Didi B (Artiste, Margaux Demeersseman), (Music Attache, French Ministry Of Foreign Affairs) and Juma Jux.
The red carpet started at exactly 2 pm, and the speakers, moderators, and host were already coming in and out of the red carpet.
Juma Jux’s entrance to the venue was Grand, led by a white Rolls Royce Limousine. The African Boy walked magestically on to the Red carpet. He granted a short interview to the Media on his forthcoming album, which will be out this year. And how social media has helped his career. The Tanzanian musician is known for his contributions to the Bongo Flava genre, whose music blends traditional Tanzanian sounds with contemporary influences and owns a clothing business called Jux clothing/Jux brand/Africa Boy focuses on fashionable and trendy apparel.
He has been involved in promoting his business through social media collaborations. Jux shared the secrets to becoming a global star, creating generational wealth as a business musician while balancing his personal life. The event was hosted by the beauty and brain, star actress, author, visionary, and intellectual Juliet Ibrahim. The Moderator was Margaux Demeersseman, a music artist from the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
City People, TITI AKINBO OSHUNLALU was there to bring you all the gist. Below is the interview Juma Jux granted the Media, and the story of Juma Jux.
How do you cope doing Music and at the same time being an entrepreneur?
First of all, let me greet Lagos. And by the way, I am married now. Some people know me as an artist, a Tanzanian artist. Some know me as a businessman. And my inlaw know me as Priscilla Ojo’s husband. If you have an opportunity to make money, find a way to make money.
You see all the billionaire musicians it is not only in music they make their money. Jayz and the rest have businesses. It is good to have a brand as an artist. If you love to cook, have a restaurant; if you love fashion, have a clothing line; if you are a producer, have a studio. I have a brand before I have my brand If I wear my shoes, T-shirts, and clothes for a brand, my fans like what I wear, and they want to know where I get it from; that is what brought about my brand. My brand is number 1 in East Africa. You know as a musician, you already have people that will support you, so I decided to start the business.
You are a bongo flava genre, what will you do to stay relevant on the music industry most especially now that you are superstar?
I started as an R&B singer, but in the music industry, everything changes every day, new generations come and go, and one needs to do new things. If you want to stay relevant in the industry, like you said, I do Bongo Flava. I had to do what is difficult, and what I don’t do, people that know me know that I don’t dance. But I have to change to Amapiano.
People were surprised when they saw me dance, it was difficult, but at the end of the day my fans liked it and the song was the 1st in my country, in music you must learn to think outside the box. I had to call DJ Tariko for the amapiano. Look at Chris Brown, Davido, and Wizkid; they did not stay in one place. You can also remix like Burna Boy Lamba. There is also some play like Fela song and the likes. We have people like DJ Kaleed. Most people know the song, but they don’t know him as a producer. You can be successful in your way depending on how the person wants to achieve it.
The AFRIMA (All Africa Music Awards) is a prestigious music award ceremony that celebrates and honors the best of African music and talent. The AFRIMA awards aim to promote and showcase African music globally, recognizing achievements across various genres such as Afrobeat, Amapiano, Bongo Flava, Hip Hop, and more. The awards feature artists from all over Africa and are organized annually.
The AFRIMA ceremony includes multiple categories, such as Best Artist, Song of the Year, and Best Collaboration, with nominees and winners being selected through a combination of voting by the public and the decision of a panel of judges.
It is widely regarded as one of the biggest music award shows on the continent, and it draws attention from music lovers, industry professionals, and media both within Africa and internationally.
Bridge Africa is a platform aimed at fostering collaboration and promoting African music, culture, and talent. It is designed to bridge the gap between African artists, their audiences, and the global music scene. The platform supports the growth of music genres like Amapiano, Afrobeat, and other African sounds, helping artists gain exposure and connect with fans internationally.
Since his relationship with Priscy went public months back, he has developed a liking for Nigeria. Just like he is well loved in his country, Tanzania, he now has a great fan base in Lagos. He has friends in Lagos. And he feels at home each time he is here.
Over the last few months, Love has been in the air, and the entertainment industry has been buzzing with excitement as the stunning daughter of Nollywood star Iyabo Ojo, Priscilla Ajoke Ojo, has captured the heart of this big Tanzanian music sensation, Juma Jux. The gorgeous couple have been making headlines news with their whirlwind romance, and fans can’t get enough of their love story.
You need to know a lot more about this great guy. We can tell you. He is big in the Entertainment World. Priscy’s heartthrob, Jux, is a Tanzanian music sensation whose birth name is Juma Mussa Mkambala. He was born on September 1, 1989, in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. With his unique blend of Bongo Flava, Afro-pop, and R&B styles, Jux has captivated audiences with his soulful voice and charismatic performances.
His music career began at 16 as a Rapper, but he later transitioned to R&B, releasing his debut single “Nimedata” in 2010 to critical acclaim. He has since released several successful singles and albums, including The Love Album in 2019 and “King Of Hearts” in 2022.
He has won many awards and accolades following his success, including Best R&B Song at the Kili Music Awards and Best East African Music Video at the Zanzibar International Film Festival. But he recently tied the knot with Priscilla Ajoke Ojo, a Nigerian Content creator and daughter of super actress Iyabo Ojo.
Jux was born into a close-knit family with parents and an older sister. Before his relationship with Priscy, his family maintained a relatively private life, rarely appearing on social media. However, since Jux’s high-profile romance and marriage to Priscy, his family has become more visible in the public eye, with an increased presence on social media.
Jux’s music influences range from international artists like Usher, Chris Brown, and Beyoncé to local Tanzanian musicians like Diamond Platnumz and Ali Kiba. He has collaborated with several artists and has been featured on tracks by notable artists.
As a pioneer in the Tanzanian music industry, Jux has pushed the boundaries of Bongo Flava and R&B, inspiring a new generation of artists and putting Tanzanian music on the global map. With his talent, dedication, and captivating performances, Jux has endeared himself to fans across Africa and beyond.
Juma Jux’s entrepreneurial spirit doesn’t stop at Music. He’s also the founder and CEO of African Boy Brand, a clothing line with a presence in several African countries, including Tanzania, Burundi, Kenya, Uganda, and Congo, and now in Nigeria. This business venture contributes significantly to his income, alongside his music sales, live performances, and brand endorsements.
Jux is a Computer Science graduate. He is a boy from a posh background, but he still went to study Computer in China. This is because Chinese/Japanese IT education is superior.
And he came out tops. He is brainy.
Born Juma Musa Mkambala in 1989, Juma Jux has had an illustrious career as a Rapper and is now one of the best R&B singers in East Africa.
Since his musical debut in 2005, he has managed to dominate the scene with one hit after another. Jux is consistently building his fashion line, African Boy, and music brand, with his very first album, The Love Album.
Jux is also Bilingual and can speak 3 languages, Chinese, Swahili and English, having majored in Computer Science for his studies in China.
Jux is also known for doing sold-out events; one in particular was the Love & Money Tour that he partnered with Vanessa Mdee.
Jux has sold out stadiums in 5 regions in Tanzania, Mwanza, Mtwara, Dodoma, Arusha and Daresalam, which was covered live on TV. They later took the tour to Burundi, where they sold out at stadiums as well.
Jux has also performed multiple times on Tanzania’s Biggest Music Festival-Fiesta. In 2017, he organised and performed at one of the biggest Live Music events, Love, Melodies & Lights, together with fellow R&B stars Ben Pol and Barakah da Prince. He also shared a stage with the likes of Diamond Platnumz, Wizkid, Tiwa Savage, Innos B and Meddy at Wasafi Festival 2019.
