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Jux

Juma Mussa Mkambala, known professionally as Jux, is a Tanzanian singer and songwriter. His music blends R&B, Bongo Flava, and Afrobeats. His songs include "Enjoy", "Nitasubiri", "Fashion Killer", "Sugua", "Juu", and "Nidhibiti". Jux has collaborated with African musicians, including Diamond Platnumz, Vanessa Mdee, Joh Makini, Zuchu, Gyakie, Bien, and Marioo.

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Jux
Also known asAfrican Boy
Born
Juma Mussa Mkambala

(1989-09-01) 1 September 1989
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
OriginSingida Region
GenresBongo Flava
Afropop
R&B
OccupationsSinger, songwriter
InstrumentVocals
Years active2011–present
LabelAfrican Boy
Spouse
Priscilla Ojo
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(m. 2025)​

Juma Mussa Mkambala (born 1 September 1989), known professionally as Jux, is a Tanzanian singer and songwriter.1 His music blends R&B, Bongo Flava, and Afrobeats. His songs include "Enjoy", "Nitasubiri", "Fashion Killer", "Sugua", "Juu", and "Nidhibiti". Jux has collaborated with African musicians, including 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 with Tanzanian record label A.M Records and began recording R&B songs. He subsequently released several songs, including "Sugua" featuring Diamond Platnumz, "Juu" featuring Vanessa Mdee, and "Regina" featuring Otile Brown. In 2015, he won the Best R&B Song award at Kili Music Awards (also known as the Tanzania Music Awards). In 2017, he won 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, alongside songs by several other artists, including Diamond Platnumz, for allegedly violating the 2005 Advertising Services (Content) Regulations.5

After releasing numerous singles, Jux released his debut album The Love Album in 2019, featuring collaborations with Singah, Diamond Platnumz, Nyashinski, Vanessa Mdee, G Nako, and Joh Makini.6 The 18-track album received more than 1.3 million streams on Boomplay, while its lead single, "Sugua", amassed more than 10 million views on YouTube.7 The album was distributed by Africori, a partner of Warner Music Group.8 In November 2022, he released his second album, King of Hearts, featuring collaborations with Zuchu, Marioo, Mbosso, Terri, and Bien.9 In 2023, he released "Enjoy", which became popular on TikTok.10 The song received mixed reviews from critics who cited a resemblance to Spyro's "Who Is Your Guy", and was later removed from YouTube following copyright claims.111213

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 2019.1415

In February 2023, Jux confirmed that he was dating Karen Bujulu.16

In August 2024, Jux became engaged to Priscilla Ojo, daughter of Nigerian actress Iyabo Ojo. They married in April 2025.17They welcomed a child ,Rakeem, in August 2025.

The African Boy Brand

Jux established a fashion brand, The African Boy Brand, in 2018.18 He later announced plans to expand the brand to Kenya.19

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Nominated work Result
201520 Tanzania Music Awards Best R&B Song "Nitasubiri" Won
Best Artist Jux Nominated
201721 Zanzibar International Film Festival Best East African Music Video "Utaniua" Won
20182223 Tanzania Music Awards Best East African Artist Jux Nominated
201924 Tanzania Music Awards Best East African Artist Jux Nominated
202525 Headies Award Best East African Artist Jux Won

Discography

Albums

Year Title Album
2019 "Zaidi" The Love Album
"Unaniweza"
"Wambela" (featuring Ruby)
"Upofu"
"In Case You Don't Know" (featuring Nyashinski)
"Sugarcane" (featuring Gnako & Tommy Flavour)
"Slowly"
"Sumaku" (featuring Vannessa Mdee)
"Sio Mbaya"
"Bado Yupo"
"Kibindoni"
"Sugua" (featuring Diamond Platnumz)
"Fashion Killer" (featuring Singah)
"Yeye"
"Now You Know" (featuring Q-Chief)
"Tell Me" (featuring Joh Makini)
"Umenibamba"

Singles and collaborations

2015 "Nitasubiri"
"Nikuite Nani"
"Looking for You" (featuring Joh Makini)
"One More Night"
"Jux Sisikii"
2016 "Wivu"
"Juu" – Vanessa Mdee (featuring Jux)
2017 "Utaniua"
"Umenikamata"
2018 "Fimbo"
"Tell Me " (featuring Joh Makini)
"Hatufanani" – Shetta (featuring Jux)
"Zaidi"
"Regina" – Otile Brown (feat. Jux)
2019 "Covid 19" (featuring Maua Sama)
"Leo" – Darassa (featuring Jux)
"Juju" – Darassa (featuring Jux)
2023 "Enjoy" (featuring Diamond Platnumz)
2024 "Ololufe mi" (featuring Diamond Platnumz)
2025 "Si Mimi"
"God Design" (featuring Phyno)
References

References

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  10. Robi, Amos (22 July 2023). "Diamond, Jux take over TikTok with 'Enjoy' & 9 other tunes released this week". Pulselive Kenya. Retrieved 3 September 2023.
  11. Nzyoka, Nzula (17 August 2023). "Diamond faces new copyright claim for song "Enjoy" featuring Jux". KBC. Retrieved 3 September 2023.
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  13. "Youtube removes Diamond Platnumz's & Jux's 'Enjoy' amid copyright claim". Notjustok. 17 August 2023. Retrieved 3 September 2023.
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