Tanzanian singer Juma Jux has denied allegations that he fathered a child with a Tanzanian woman, insisting that he has never been physically intimate with her.
The singer addressed the controversy after allegations surrounding his alleged paternity began attracting attention online and involving his name, family and business interests.
Jux’s statement comes shortly after he and his wife, Nigerian actress Priscilla Ojo Mkambala, celebrated the first birthday of their son, Rakeem.
The couple, who have continued to attract significant attention since their marriage, recently marked their son’s milestone, but the celebration was followed by renewed speculation over claims made by a Tanzanian woman identified as Musika.
According to Jux, the allegation was not entirely new, as he said it had surfaced previously. However, he initially chose not to respond publicly.
The singer explained that he decided to address the matter after the situation began to affect not only his personal reputation but also his family and business interests.
Jux maintained that he has never had a sexual relationship with Musika and therefore rejected the claim that he could be the biological father of her child.
The Tanzanian music star said he personally contacted Musika in an attempt to understand the reason behind her claims.
Rather than immediately escalating the matter online, Jux said he wanted to establish what had prompted the woman to associate him with the child.
His decision to speak publicly has now placed the alleged paternity dispute in the spotlight, with social media users following the development and debating the claims made by both parties.
Jux’s denial is clear: he said he has never been physically intimate with the woman and does not accept the suggestion that he fathered her child.
The controversy comes at a significant time for Jux and his wife, Priscilla Ojo.
The couple recently celebrated the first birthday of their son, Rakeem, sharing moments from the celebration with fans and followers.
Priscilla, who is the daughter of veteran Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo, has remained one of the prominent young personalities in Nigeria’s entertainment industry.
Her relationship and marriage to Juma Jux attracted considerable public attention, particularly because the union brought together the Nigerian and Tanzanian entertainment industries.
Since their relationship became public, the couple have frequently appeared together at major events and shared aspects of their family life on social media.
The birth and subsequent first birthday celebration of their son also generated widespread interest among their fans across Nigeria and Tanzania.
Jux explained that one of the reasons he eventually decided to address the allegation was its potential impact on people and businesses connected to him.
According to the singer, remaining silent became increasingly difficult once the claims started involving his family and business interests.
For public figures, allegations concerning relationships and paternity can quickly spread across social media, regardless of whether they have been proven.
The singer’s decision to respond therefore appears aimed at putting his position on record and preventing what he considers misinformation from continuing to circulate.
Jux’s decision to contact Musika personally suggests that he wanted to understand the source of the allegation before deciding how to proceed.
He said he reached out to her to find out why she had made the claims and what informed her decision to identify him in connection with the child.
The development has since generated conversations among fans about celebrity relationships, paternity claims, social media allegations and the challenges public figures face when personal matters become public.
For now, Juma Jux continues to deny the allegation and maintains that he has never been physically intimate with Musika.
The singer’s response has shifted attention toward the next stage of the controversy, with many people waiting to see whether Musika will respond to his denial or provide further evidence to support her claim.
Until either side provides independently verifiable evidence, the paternity allegation remains a disputed claim.
The controversy also highlights how quickly personal matters involving celebrities can become major entertainment stories, particularly when they involve marriage, children and family.
Juma Jux’s latest statement has therefore become a major talking point among fans in Tanzania and Nigeria, while attention remains focused on his family with Priscilla Ojo and their son, Rakeem.
