Following Tanzanian musician Juma Jux’s win at the recently concluded Headies Awards, held Sunday night at the Landmark Event Centre, social media has been buzzing with reactions.
Juma Jux, who clinched the award for Best East African Artiste of the Year, attended the ceremony alongside his wife, Priscilla Ojo — the daughter of popular actress Iyabo Ojo.
In his acceptance speech, Juma Jux expressed gratitude to God, his wife, his management team, his family, his JP lovers, and the award organizers for believing in East African music.
HEADIES AWARD FOR “BEST EAST AFRICAN ARTISTE OF THE YEAR”
WINNER — JUMA JUX (TANZANIA) kudos to #JP2025 fanbase and lovers👏 congrats our inlaw❤️ #headiesawards pic.twitter.com/tn5BLvy5d2— Big Love (@bigHotbaby1) April 28, 2025
Juma jux appreciate God, his wifey Priscilla, his management, family, JP lovers 🥰 and headies for believing in east African music
Juma jux – Winner of Best East African artiste of the year #17thheadies #headies2025 #JP2025 pic.twitter.com/MjPSEpuRXq— 🎀 𝕻𝖗𝖎𝖓𝖈𝖊𝖘𝖘𝕵𝖚𝖑𝖎𝖊 🎀🫧 (@Princesxjulie) April 28, 2025
His win has raised eyebrows on social media as many noted how his marriage to Priscilla, gave him an edge over others.
One Antixocial wrote, “Na because of wife dem give am this award o
One Lashby_ade wrote, “We all know why he won
One Star_gyal01 wrote, “Good partner brings good luck. Congrats
One Zee knew wrote, “This is a well-deserved award; leave plenty of talk.
One Doris Onos wrote, “I too love Nigerians
One Lammie_artt wrote, “Our in-law. His songs are now living rent few in our heads
One Flawless_bookurlar wrote, “When the Bible says He who finds a wife finds a good thing and obtains favour from God. Juma took it personally”.Juma Jux took up the Best Artists/Group Eastern Africa 2024 trophy from the Jaylia Awards in Cote d’Ivoire late last year.
Juma praised Priscilla and gushed about her when accepting his medal. Priscilla said she loves everything about him, especially his good heart, in response to his victory. She complimented him on his accomplishment and commended him for being a good man.