Joh Makini
Joh Makini | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | John Simon Mseke |
| Born | 27 March 1980 Arusha, Tanzania |
| Origin | Arusha |
| Genres | Hip hop, Afropop |
| Occupation(s) | Rapper, songwriter, composer |
| Years active | 2004 - Present |
| Labels | Makini Music, Wanene Music |
| 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[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]
- ^ "Joh Makini". Music In Africa. 2015-03-04. Retrieved 2023-03-16.
- ^ "Rapper Joh Makini Launches Own Record Label, Signs First Artiste". TANGAlebs. Retrieved 2023-03-16.
- ^ Bahhar, Narjes (2017-12-01). "African rap scenes: 5 Tanzanian rappers to follow". PAM - Pan African Music. Retrieved 2023-03-16.
- ^ "Young Killer: Joh Makini hakosi kwenye top 3 yangu ya wasanii wa hip hop bora Bongo – Bongo5.com". bongo5.com. Retrieved 2023-03-16.
- ^ "Joh Makini". Music In Africa. 2015-03-04. Retrieved 2023-03-16.
- ^ "Huyu ndiye 'mchawi' mafanikio ya Joh Makini". Global Publishers. Retrieved 2023-03-16.
- ^ TZA, Victor Kileo. "Joh Makini ataja wasanii wa bongo anaowakubali kwenye muziki wa Hip Hop". Millard Ayo. Retrieved 2023-03-16.
- ^ "Weusi tumeacha ushamba : Joh Makini | East Africa Television". www.eatv.tv. 2017-06-28. Retrieved 2023-03-16.
- ^ "Weusi, Fid Q wafunika Tigo Fiesta Mwanza". www.ippmedia.com. 2019-09-29. Retrieved 2023-03-16.
- ^ "Weusi, Fid Q Wafunika, Dimpoz Amwaga Machozi Jukwaa la Fiesta". Global Publishers. Retrieved 2023-03-16.
- ^ Ayo, Millard. "Joh Makini amezitaja collabo zake za international". Millard Ayo. Retrieved 2023-03-16.
- ^ "Joh Makini Akamilisha 'Project' Yake Na Chidinma". Global Publishers. Retrieved 2023-03-16.
- ^ "Kolabo na Davido sikutafuta – Joh Makini – Bongo5.com". bongo5.com. Retrieved 2023-03-16.
- ^ Ayo, Millard. "Mabibi na mabwana video ya Joh Makini Feat. AKA – Don't Bother ndio hii tumeletewa". Millard Ayo. Retrieved 2023-03-16.
- ^ "African Entertainment Awards USA unveil nominees". Music In Africa. 2016-08-31. Retrieved 2023-03-16.
- ^ "Album ya Weusi 'Air Weusi' ngoma 14, rasmi kuachiwa Ijumaa – Bongo5.com". bongo5.com. Retrieved 2023-03-16.
- ^ Elim, Robert (2021-03-14). "WEUSI WAACHIA RASMI ALBUM YAO "AIR WEUSI" • North Rift Radio". North Rift Radio. Retrieved 2023-03-16.
- ^ "Aisee! Masta hawa 10 walishikwa mkono wakajibeba kabisa..." Mwananchi. 2021-05-23. Retrieved 2023-03-16.
- ^ "Mimi Mars confirms not having a fling with Joh Makini- (Video) – Bongo5.com". bongo5.com. Retrieved 2023-03-16.
- ^ Zamu Yangu by JOH MAKINI ⚜ Download or listen online — mdundo.com, retrieved 2023-03-16