My Husband Faced Impotence Rumors in Tanzania Before We Had Our Child – Priscilla Ojo
Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
TLDR
- Nigerian influencer Priscilla Ojo revealed her husband, Tanzanian singer Juma Jux, faced impotence rumors in his home country due to not having children by age 35.
- Ojo stated that despite the speculation, Jux was disciplined and intentional about starting a family at the right time.
- The couple, who married in early 2025 and welcomed a son in August 2025, also faced claims of surrogacy after their child's birth.
In a candid revelation, Nigerian influencer Priscilla Ojo has shed light on the intense scrutiny her husband, Tanzanian music star Juma Jux, faced regarding his personal life before they welcomed their child. Ojo shared that in Tanzania, Jux was plagued by rumors of impotence simply because he had not yet started a family by the age of 35, a stark contrast to many of his peers.
In his country Tanzania, people thought he was impotent because he did not have a child or babymama like his many of his friends and colleagues.
Speaking on Chude Jideonwo's show, Ojo defended her husband, emphasizing his disciplined approach to life and family. She explained that Jux was intentional about when and how he would start a family, refuting the public's assumptions. This narrative highlights a cultural pressure in Tanzania, particularly within the entertainment industry, for public figures to conform to certain life milestones, including parenthood.
The couple's journey to parenthood was not without its challenges, as Ojo also disclosed that even after the birth of their son, Prince Rakeem Ayomide Mkambala, in August 2025, speculation persisted. Some individuals allegedly claimed the child was born through surrogacy or other artificial means, demonstrating a persistent skepticism surrounding their family.
They were questions but he knew when it was time. He is very disciplined. He knew what he wanted. You can roll with certain people and not be like them
Priscilla Ojo and Juma Jux's civil wedding took place in Tanzania in February 2025, followed by traditional and white weddings in Lagos in April 2025. Their story offers a glimpse into the intersection of celebrity, personal life, and public perception, particularly in East African and West African contexts, where family and legacy often carry significant cultural weight.
the baby was born through surrogacy or implantation
Originally published by The Punch in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.