Joh Makini Explained

Background:person
Joh Makini
Birth Name:John Simon Mseke
Birth Date:27 March 1980
Birth Place:Arusha, Tanzania
Genre:Hip hop, Afropop
Occupation:Rapper, songwriter, composer
Years Active:2004 - Present
Origin:Arusha
Label:Makini Music, Wanene Music
Current Member Of:WEUSI

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]

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

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

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

Albums

Zamu Yangu (2007)

Singles

Nusu Nusu

Dangerous

Mchele

Zamu Yangu

Mipaka

Niaje Ni Vipi

Stimu Zimelipiwa

Notes and References

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

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