Tanzanian music star Juma Mussa Mkambala, popularly often known as Juma Jux, made historical past on the Headies Awards 2025, taking dwelling the celebrated ‘Greatest East African Artist of the Yr’ award.
The award ceremony, held on Sunday night time on the Eko Conference Centre, Lagos, acknowledged Juma Jux’s excellent contribution to the expansion and international enchantment of East African music.
Throughout his acceptance speech, an emotional Juma Jux expressed deep gratitude, saying: “First, I wish to admire God, my wifey Priscilla, my administration, my household, my JP Lovers, and Headies for believing in East African music.”
LEADERSHIP stories that the Tanzanian artist had final week obtained married to a Nigerian, Priscillia, daughter of in style Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo, at an elaborate marriage ceremony ceremonies in Lagos.
The Headies Awards, identified for celebrating excellence within the Nigerian music trade, returned to Nigeria this 12 months after two consecutive editions in Atlanta, Georgia. The 2025 ceremony featured 31 classes, together with ‘Artiste of the Yr,’ ‘Tune of the Yr,’ and ‘Subsequent Rated,’ highlighting the range and expertise inside the trade.
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