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Joh Makini

John Simon Mseke (born March 27, 1980), popularly known by his stage name Joh Makini, is a Tanzanian hip hop recording artist and composer.[1]

Joh Makini
Birth nameJohn Simon Mseke
Born (1980-03-27) 27 March 1980 (age 44)
Arusha, Tanzania
OriginArusha
GenresHip hop, Afropop
Occupation(s)Rapper, songwriter, composer
Years active2004 - Present
LabelsMakini Music, Wanene Music
Member ofWEUSI

He is one of the members of the Tanzanian Hip Hop group called Weusi and also the founder and CEO of his record label, Makini Music.[2] Joh Makini is from Arusha Tanzania and is one of the most celebrated rappers in the country.[3][4]

Career edit

Joh Makini was born in Arusha Tanzania and was raised in a family with four siblings including his younger brother, Nikki Wa Pili who is also a rapper. His breakthrough came in 2006 after releasing a hit song, "Chochote Popote," which brought him to the limelight as a rising hip-hop star in Tanzania.[5][6]

In 2012 he joined forces with Nikki Wa Pili, Bonta Maarifa, Lord Eyez and G Nako to form a hip-hop group dubbed Weusi.[7][8] Weusi became notable as they performed in different music festivals around the country including FIesta [9][10]

Around 2014 Joh Makini started venturing into the African music market.[11] He collaborated with different African artists such as Nigeria's Chidinma in "Perfect Combo" [12] Davido In "Kata Leta" [13] and late South African rapper, AKA who he worked with in “Don’t Bother” [14] "Don’t Bother" became a hit that earned him a nomination at The African Entertainment Awards USA.[15]

In 2021, Joh Makini teamed up with Weusi to release their first album titled Air Weusi along with an accompanying tour around different regions in Tanzania.[16][17]

Personal life edit

Joh Makini is an older brother to Nikki Wa Pili, a Tanzanian rapper who is now a district commissioner of Kisarawe Dar es Salaam.[18] He is also known for his close ties with Navy Kenzo, Vanessa Mdee and Mimi Mars who he was rumoured to date in 2019.[19]

Discography edit

Albums

Zamu Yangu (2007) [20]

Singles

Nusu Nusu

Dangerous

Mchele

Zamu Yangu

Mipaka

Niaje Ni Vipi

Stimu Zimelipiwa

References edit

  1. ^ "Joh Makini". Music In Africa. 2015-03-04. Retrieved 2023-03-16.
  2. ^ "Rapper Joh Makini Launches Own Record Label, Signs First Artiste". TANGAlebs. Retrieved 2023-03-16.
  3. ^ Bahhar, Narjes (2017-12-01). "African rap scenes: 5 Tanzanian rappers to follow". PAM - Pan African Music. Retrieved 2023-03-16.
  4. ^ "Young Killer: Joh Makini hakosi kwenye top 3 yangu ya wasanii wa hip hop bora Bongo – Bongo5.com". bongo5.com. Retrieved 2023-03-16.
  5. ^ "Joh Makini". Music In Africa. 2015-03-04. Retrieved 2023-03-16.
  6. ^ "Huyu ndiye 'mchawi' mafanikio ya Joh Makini". Global Publishers. Retrieved 2023-03-16.
  7. ^ TZA, Victor Kileo. "Joh Makini ataja wasanii wa bongo anaowakubali kwenye muziki wa Hip Hop". Millard Ayo. Retrieved 2023-03-16.
  8. ^ "Weusi tumeacha ushamba : Joh Makini | East Africa Television". www.eatv.tv. 2017-06-28. Retrieved 2023-03-16.
  9. ^ "Weusi, Fid Q wafunika Tigo Fiesta Mwanza". www.ippmedia.com. 2019-09-29. Retrieved 2023-03-16.
  10. ^ "Weusi, Fid Q Wafunika, Dimpoz Amwaga Machozi Jukwaa la Fiesta". Global Publishers. Retrieved 2023-03-16.
  11. ^ Ayo, Millard. "Joh Makini amezitaja collabo zake za international". Millard Ayo. Retrieved 2023-03-16.
  12. ^ "Joh Makini Akamilisha 'Project' Yake Na Chidinma". Global Publishers. Retrieved 2023-03-16.
  13. ^ "Kolabo na Davido sikutafuta – Joh Makini – Bongo5.com". bongo5.com. Retrieved 2023-03-16.
  14. ^ Ayo, Millard. "Mabibi na mabwana video ya Joh Makini Feat. AKA – Don't Bother ndio hii tumeletewa". Millard Ayo. Retrieved 2023-03-16.
  15. ^ "African Entertainment Awards USA unveil nominees". Music In Africa. 2016-08-31. Retrieved 2023-03-16.
  16. ^ "Album ya Weusi 'Air Weusi' ngoma 14, rasmi kuachiwa Ijumaa – Bongo5.com". bongo5.com. Retrieved 2023-03-16.
  17. ^ Elim, Robert (2021-03-14). "WEUSI WAACHIA RASMI ALBUM YAO "AIR WEUSI" • North Rift Radio". North Rift Radio. Retrieved 2023-03-16.
  18. ^ "Aisee! Masta hawa 10 walishikwa mkono wakajibeba kabisa..." Mwananchi. 2021-05-23. Retrieved 2023-03-16.
  19. ^ "Mimi Mars confirms not having a fling with Joh Makini- (Video) – Bongo5.com". bongo5.com. Retrieved 2023-03-16.
  20. ^ Zamu Yangu by JOH MAKINI ⚜ Download or listen online — mdundo.com, retrieved 2023-03-16
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