By Staff Writer
Tanzanian R&B king Juma Jux premieres the new music video for his latest hit single SUMAKU featuring celebrated East African Pop diva Vanessa Mdee. Shot on an outdoor backdrop, the enchanting music video was directed by Ivan with a cameo appearance by G Nako. The S2Kizzy produced-track is his second release this year and the lead single off his upcoming debut studio project, “The Love Album”. Just like the title (Sumaku is Swahili for Magnet), the R&B song is an attractive yet infectious sound.
Speaking on the new video Jux says, “My fans are literally the best, they have shown so much love for this single since the release and I hope they love the video as well. SUMAKU is the lead single off my upcoming debut album and it’s my pleasure to collaborate with Queen Vanessa once again in this song that speaks of the irresistible attraction and magic of love between committed partners,” adding, “My album is set for release soon. I have been working tirelessly to give you all round exciting, fun and entertaining project so my fans should expect an album full of many flavors and sounds.
Juma’s highly anticipated star-studded album will crown an already stellar year for the R&B king. Jux kicked off the year in style stirring the airwaves with the riveting serenade, “Incase You Don’t Know” featuring legendary Kenyan artist Nyashinski. He also marked his debut on Africa’s biggest collaborative music show, Coke Studio Africa 2019 in February performing alongside Mozambique’s Shellsy Baronet.
Tanzania’s top bongo R&B sensation Juma Jux has an impeccable style and sound, with his top charting his songs including “Fimbo”,” Zaidi”, “Utaniua”, “Zaidi” and “Wivu”, among others. He balances a career in music and business as the CEO and Founder of renowned fashion brand: African Boy. In 2015, he bagged an award for Best R&B song at Kili Music Awards (Tanzania). 2018 saw him orchestrate one of Tanzania’s biggest independent tours ‘In Love with Money’ alongside East African Pop Queen: Vanessa Mdee.
