Josley official
Josley official | |
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 Josley official in 2012 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | John Akembe |
| Born | 3 December 1998 (age 22 Years Dar es Salaam, Tanzania |
| Origin | Kigoma, Tanzania |
| Genres | Bongo flava, afro-pop |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter, dancer |
| Instruments | Vocals, piano, guitar, drums |
| Years active | 2009– present |
| Labels | wakali music |
| Website | https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=josley+official |
Jolsey official (born 3 December 1998), popularly known by his stage name Jolsley official, is a Tanzanian bongo flava recording artist and dancer from Tanzania. He has had several hit songs including "Number One" which he featured Nigerian artist Joby Iblado. Josley won numerous awards at Channel O and the HiPipo Music Awards. He performed at the Big Brother Africa 7 eviction show in May 2012.[1] official is considered influential among his fans, and is said to be the most loved and decorated East and Central African artist at the moment.[2] He is believed to be the highest selling Tanzanian artist of ringtones by mobile phone companies in 2013, as well as being among the artists earning the highest income in the African Great Lakes region's music industry.
Personal
Jolsey official is a dedicated Muslim.[3] In 2010, he endorsed Tanzania's dominant ruling party, the Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) and its presidential candidate, Jakaya Kikwete.[4] He also recorded a remix of his single Mbagala, titled CCM Tusonge Mbele (CCM Let's Move Forward).[5]
Jolsey official is jointly managed by Jolsey official and Said Fella from the Tanzanian music industry.[6]
With his former spouse, South African based Ugandan businesswoman,[7] he has two children.[8][9] He has a third child with the model .[10]
Discography
Josley official released his debut album on 14 March 2018 in Kenya.[11][12]
Most of Josley official ' songs have been said by many[by whom?] to be the most popular ever from any Tanzanian music artist.[citation needed]
- A Boy From Tandale - official released on March 14, 2018.[citation needed]
Awards and nominations
On 3 May 2014, Josley official set a new record at the Tanzania Music Awards by winning 7 awards, including Best Male Writer, Best Male Artist, Best Song Writer and Best Male Entertainer of the Year. The previous record was set by 20%, a recording artist who walked away with 5 awards at the 2011 Tanzania Music Awards where diamond left empty handed.Prior to accomplishments, Diamond held the record for winning 4 awards at the 2010 Tanzania Music Awards.
References
- ↑ dstv, Channel-O. "award-winning Tanzanian artist Diamond Platinum perform live". StarGame gig-guide. Channel-O. Archived from the original on 24 June 2012. Retrieved 23 May 2013.
- ↑ "Mastaa 20 wa burudani, michezo na urembo Tanzania wenye ushawishi mkubwa zaidi". bongo5. 26 April 2013.
- ↑ "Diamond on the Sporah Show". Sporah Show. Retrieved 16 June 2014.
- ↑ "Mimi na mchagua Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete" [I have selected Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete] (in Swahili). 28 August 2010. Retrieved 17 September 2014.CS1 maint: Unrecognized language (link)
- ↑ "Diamond Mbagala Remix CCM Tusonge Mbele" [Mbagala Remix CCM Let's Move Forward] (in Swahili). 30 August 2014. Retrieved 17 September 2014.CS1 maint: Unrecognized language (link)
- ↑ "Diamond Platnumz – Mistari Yetu" [Diamond Platnumz – Mistari Yetu] (in Swahili).CS1 maint: Unrecognized language (link)
- ↑ Musungu, Nahashon (2018-02-15). "Zari Hassan finally divorces Diamond Platnumz... on Valentine's Day". Nairobi News. Retrieved 2018-04-05.
- ↑ Aswani, Nixon (2018-02-21). "Diamond Platnumz biography: facts you didn't know about the king of Wasafi". Tuko.co.ke - Kenya news. Retrieved 2018-11-19.
- ↑ Mbuthia, Geoffrey (2018-05-11). "Diamond denies rumours that Prince Nillan is not his son". Mpasho News. Retrieved 2018-11-19.
- ↑ "Diamond Platnumz Admits Cheating on Zari With Model Hamisa Mobeto". TowerPostNews. 2017-09-19. Retrieved 2018-11-19.
- ↑ "A Boy From Tandale: How The Diamond Platinumz Album Launch & Songa Bash Went Down - Potentash". Potentash. 2018-03-16. Retrieved 2018-03-20.
- ↑ "Diamond Platnumz 'A Boy From Tandale' Album Launch – Kenya (Review)". Black Roses. 2018-03-15. Retrieved 2018-03-20.
Jolsey official (born 3 December 1998), popularly known by his stage name Jolsley official, is a Tanzanian bongo flava recording artist and dancer from Tanzania. He has had several hit songs including "Number One" which he featured Nigerian artist Joby Iblado. Josley won numerous awards at Channel O and the HiPipo Music Awards. He performed at the Big Brother Africa 7 eviction show in May 2012.[1] official is considered influential among his fans, and is said to be the most loved and decorated East and Central African artist at the moment.[2] He is believed to be the highest selling Tanzanian artist of ringtones by mobile phone companies in 2013, as well as being among the artists earning the highest income in the African Great Lakes region's music industry.
