Who’s Jux, Iyabo Ojo’s daughter’s Tanzanian lover?

Who’s Jux, the dark-skinned dude noticed just lately alongside actress Iyabo Ojo’s 23-year-old daughter, Priscilla? Are they relationship, married or might or not it’s simply one other publicity stunt?

These are questions many Nigerians are itching to know as loved-up photographs and movies of lovers proceed to development on social media, even stealing the shine of the high-octane marriage ceremony ceremony of Yhemolee, the nightlife influencer, media persona, and his companion Tayo B on Saturday.

Till Saturday, Jux, a Tanzanian artiste and songwriter, was not a family title in Nigeria. However all that modified when his relationship with Priscilla, which was largely speculative and considered a publicity stunt, was confirmed to be correct.

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 formally confirmed he’s relationship once more. 4 weeks earlier, he posted photos with a shocking girl (Priscilla), prompting his Tanzanian followers to invest about her identification.

Earlier than his most up-to-date 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 youngsters.

The “Get pleasure from” hitmaker posted Priscilla’s photographs on his Instagram web page and Tanzanian singer Diamond Platnumz and Kenyan singer Bien-Aimé Baraza, who appeared to approve of the affair, confirmed Jux’s relationship standing.

Who’s Jux?

Born on 1 September 1989 in Dar es Salaam, Jux developed a ardour for music at 16, beginning with rapping for his mates and friends.

Jux, whose actual title is Juma Mkambala, started his music profession initially as a rapper. He signed with Tanzanian file label A.M Information in 2008 and shifted to recording R&B tracks. Since then, he has launched a number of common songs, together with “Sugua” with Diamond Platnumz, “Juu” with Vanessa Mdee, and “Regina” with Otile Brown. He has additionally collaborated with varied African musicians, together with Joh Makini, Zuchu, Gyakie, Bien, and Marioo.

Simply earlier than his relationship with Priscilla, his affair with Vanessa Mdee, a Tanzanian singer and TV persona, was one among East Africa’s most talked-about movie star relationships earlier than their breakup in 2019. Jux was later concerned with mannequin and influencer Karen Bujulu, however they parted methods in April.

Exterior of music, Jux, often known as ‘African Boy,’ has a eager curiosity in vogue, having launched his clothes line in 2018. The model, which is extensively out there throughout East Africa, displays his distinctive model and has garnered a big following.

Profession

In 2015, the 35-year-old singer received the ‘Greatest R&B Tune’ for his observe “Nitasubiri” on the Kili Music Awards, often known as the Nationwide Tanzania Music Awards. In 2017, he received the Greatest East African Music Video award on the Zanzibar Worldwide Movie Competition, one of the crucial prestigious occasions in Tanzanian music, celebrating the nation’s prime musical abilities.

In 2017, Jux was honoured with the Greatest East African Music Video award at one among East Africa’s most revered cultural occasions, the Zanzibar Worldwide Movie Competition, for his music video “Utaniua.” In 2018 and 2019, Jux was nominated for ‘Greatest Male East Africa’ on the AFRIMMA awards. He additionally carried out on Coke Studio Africa in 2019. In 2018, his track “Uzuri Wako” (which means “Your Goodness”) was banned by the Tanzanian Communications Regulatory Authority, together with a number of different songs, together with these by Diamond Platnumz, for violating Tanzanian cultural requirements.

Jux’s profession has standout tracks like “Get pleasure from,” “Nitasubiri,” “Trend Killer,” “Sugua,” “Juu,” and “Nidhibiti.” After releasing quite a few singles, Jux launched his debut album in 2019, “The Love Album.” In November 2022, Jux launched his second album, King Of Hearts, to crucial acclaim, that includes collaborations with Zuchu, Marioo, Mbosso, Terri, Bien, and extra.

In 2023, Jux made headlines in Tanzania together with his second collaboration with Diamond Platnumz titled “Get pleasure from.” The track, a fusion of Bongo Flava and Amapiano, obtained blended critiques, with critics noting similarities to Spyro’s “Who Is Your Man?” It was later faraway from YouTube after Congolese singer Sapo Loguano Odenumz claimed copyright infringement.

Uncommon love story

Though it’s unclear when the couple started relationship, the singer’s first publish about Priscilla appeared on 19 June. The video he shared featured her and was captioned with a reference to her finest track, “Maboss,” launched in Could. Nigerians had speculated that their relationship was a PR stunt, much like many movie star stunts designed to generate buzz. Many followers had even assumed she was only a video vixen.

Their relationship first caught public consideration when a viral video confirmed Jux and Priscilla collectively at Parts Restaurant Lounge in Tanzania. The video, which shocked many, featured Priscilla twerking on Jux, rapidly sparking social media hypothesis about their relationship. Priscilla’s first publish of him publicly was on 22 July with the caption, “Mine.”

Jux had been subtly posting about Priscilla on Instagram, hinting at their closeness, however many had been shocked resulting from Priscilla’s well-known friendship with well-known Nigerian influencer Enioluwa Adeoluwa.

In July, the 35-year-old singer shared photographs of himself and Priscilla having fun with a poolside in swimwear. Priscilla confidently commented, “Endlessly with you.” Nonetheless, reactions and additional speculations had been blended when Diamond Platnumz commented on the publish, calling Jux “our spouse” and lengthening his finest needs to the pair.

Chioma Ikokwu, often known as Chioma Good Hair and a good friend of Iyabo, recounted how Jux met the 23-year-old influencer and skilled love at first sight. She defined: “From the second you (Priscilla) first noticed him (Jux), you giggled. He wasn’t even trying up, however we seen him, and also you smiled. When he lastly noticed you on the aircraft, he couldn’t take his eyes off you and saved staring till he ultimately approached you. It’s all the time been a case of affection at first sight, so witnessing this unfold is really stunning.”

In one other Instagram publish, the 35-year-old entrepreneur, in pleasure, wrote, “Argh! Nothing has pained me this summer time greater than that. I’m not in Nigeria proper now to host you guys! However what we began in Kigali, Rwanda, shall proceed and blossom to the best heights in Nigeria!”

Chioma wished their pleasure would endure perpetually and their bond could be strengthened. She conveyed her love for them and expressed her eagerness to have a good time their union formally.

It’s additionally evident that the connection is strategic; the mom and Priscilla are stars with strong fanbases. Consequently, Jux and Priscilla now share a rising fanbase throughout each Tanzania and Nigeria. Some feedback on his arrival even congratulated Jux for selecting a distinguished and respected Nigerian household.

Wedding ceremony bells?

The connection between Priscilla and Jux was solidified on Saturday when the 23-year-old influencer welcomed the singer to Nigeria with an entourage and a grand gesture.

His arrival in Nigeria coincided with the singer’s thirty fifth birthday, making it distinctive. Priscilla organized a convoy, and conventional dancers welcomed him on the airport, with safety and the convoy making a festive environment. Jux additionally wrapped a Nigerian flag over his shoulder whereas dancing to the normal performers. Following this, the couple publicly kissed, additional confirming their relationship.

Fillers from Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo’s Instagram publish seem to approve of her daughter’s relationship. The heartwarming video exhibits Iyabo Ojo, a seeming grandmother, and different relations welcoming Prisclla’s Tanzanian lover to their residence. Jux, who was handled to a conventional Nigerian meal of Okro and Poundo yam, was warmly obtained by the household, with Iyabo Ojo herself referring to him as her “son.”

In a publish marking Jux’s birthday, the 46-year-old actress shared a video of him at their residence and showered him with prayers and blessings. “Joyful birthday to my expensive son, @juma_jux,” she wrote. “I want you all life’s finest, together with lengthy life, prosperity, and good well being. Thanks for bringing pleasure and like to my daughter’s life. You’re welcome to our household with open arms. Could God proceed to bless and information you. Could your big day be full of happiness, and will you all the time be a blessing to others.”

The Instagram video caption wasn’t the one trace; when Jux welcomed Priscilla to their residence, she joyfully danced whereas Jux smiled fortunately with relations. Iyabo even guided Jux on dance with Priscilla, a lead that Priscilla later took over.

In a birthday publish on Sunday for the singer, Priscilla expressed her deep affection, saying that he has revealed the “true which means of affection” and introduced “immense pleasure” into her life. The 23-year-old influencer described him as a unbelievable particular person with a giant coronary heart and shared that he all the time brings out her internal little one. Priscilla additionally known as him “the important thing” to her coronary heart.

In a Monday publish, Priscila shared a romantic video of herself and Jux wearing conventional pink outfits. The video, which appears to be from a pre-wedding shoot, has garnered 1000’s of views and quite a few congratulatory messages from Nigerians and Tanzanians. It was captioned with “Ololufemi” and the hashtag #JP, which signifies Jux and Priscilla.