Starting as strangers in an airport lounge, Priscilla Ojo and Tanzanian musician Juma Jux have become one of Africa's most discussed couples, leading fans through a fast-paced journey filled with love, cultural exchange, and joy. From appearing in popular music videos to hosting grand weddings across multiple cities and announcing their pregnancy, their relationship has been anything but typical.
Here is a chronology of events as they occurred:
Beginning of 2024 – The Starting Point
The two first met in Rwanda while on a business trip. Juma Jux missed his flight and couldn't secure a business-class seat—Priscilla noticed him when she laughed at his irritation. They later stayed at the same hotel, where a common friend,Chioma Goodhair, contributed to initiating a discussion
June/July 2024 – Official launches
In June, Priscilla featured in Jux's music video for "Maboss," leading to speculation about a romantic relationship.
By July 2024, Priscilla and her partner officially announced their relationship on Instagram after she publicly introduced him with a straightforward caption: "Mine," thereby confirming their romantic involvement.
August 2024 - Juma Jux encounters Iyabo Ojo
Social media was filled with discussions about possible relationships in August 2024, when Juma Jux traveled to Nigeria to meet Priscilla's mother – veteran Nollywood actress, Iyabo Ojo. Feeds were overwhelmed with videos showing the actress warmly welcoming her daughter's boyfriend.
September 2024- Engagement!
In September 2024, the rumors about their relationship were confirmed when Iyabo Ojo shared a pre-wedding photoshoot video featuring the couple. As anticipated, social media was flooded with responses and well-wishes. Later, Jux released the song "Ololufe Mi" (featuring Diamond Platnumz) in honor of Priscilla, with her making an appearance in the music video.
February 2025 – Wedding in Tanzania
On February 8–9, Priscilla conducted their Islamic Nikkai ceremony in Dar es Salaam, where she took the name Hadiza Mkambala, using her husband's surname. Juxlater disclosed thatIt was somewhat challenging to persuade her to embrace Islam.but she eventually embraced the concept.
As images and videos of the ceremony spread across the internet, it was observed that Priscilla's father was absent from the event, failing to walk her down the aisle. This sparked speculation and debates suggesting he disapproved of the marriage, while others claimed he had distanced himself from his children due to Iyabo Ojo. Priscilla swiftly addressed these rumors by sharing a screenshot of her FaceTime conversation with him on that day.
February 2025 - Propose again...once more!
On February 12, Jumaproposed again in LagosBefore family and friends, he gave her another diamond ring. On Valentine's Day, he released "Si Mimi," a song also dedicated to her.
April 2025 – Conventional and Classic Weddings in Lagos
On April 17, Priscilla and Jux marked their Yoruba traditional wedding with a lavish event in Lagos, which was graced by prominent celebrities. Two days after that, they organized a white wedding ceremony on a beautiful Lagos beach, in a more private atmosphere.
April 2025 - Reported tension regarding the wedding from Lizzy Anjorin
Iyabo Ojo and fellow actress Lizzy Anjorin have had a long-standing conflict, constantly clashing on social media, which is widely known. During Priscilla's wedding celebrations, online reports surfaced claiming that Lizzy Anjorin expressed negative remarks about Priscilla and the wedding.
The response was immediate, and Anjorin swiftly dismissed the rumors, emphasizing that she had no ill feelings toward the wedding.
"Let's put the mother aside. Let's look at the daughter. Who could possibly dislike such a wedding? Who has the courage to dislike such a wedding? Should we discuss how focused that woman is? How resolute she is?" she said.
May 2025 – Closing Event in Tanzania
On May 28, the couple held their last wedding celebration in Tanzania—Juma's hometown. The big event signified the conclusion of their multi-stage celebrations. Jux joked that it was "the final one because my wife is already tired." After the festivities were over, the couple relocated to Tanzania.
June 2025 - Dispute involving a Tanzanian blogger
In June, a well-known Tanzanian blogger named Mange Kimambimade a controversial social media post encouraging Priscillaand her Tanzanian husband, Juma Jux, decided not to share their celebrations to prevent diverting attention from Tanzanians during the political season. The post received responses from people, including Priscilla’s motheR who took to social media to caution Kimambi against discussing her child.
July 2025 – News of Pregnancy
Priscilla verified the rumors regarding her pregnancy and revealed that she is expecting their first baby. They posted framed maternity pictures with the caption: “Mom & Dad. Blessed, Grateful, Thankful.”
Dispute regarding the baby's origin
After the official statement, further controversy emerged as numerous social media users claimed that Priscilla became pregnant before marriage, while others tried to determine the period of her child's conception.
In reply to the "Womb watchers," Priscilla disclosed that she had been married prior to the formal Nikkah ceremony.
"Expectant mothers and calculators, another puzzle for you. This was our first marriage following our private meeting last year. We were already married before the Nikkah we shared. That one was for celebrating with friends and family," she said.
July 2025 - Maternity Celebration in Canada
Priscilla and her family hosted a lovely baby shower event in Canada, celebrating the upcoming arrival of the baby. Iyabo Ojo, in several videos, was shown praying for her daughter's marriage and expressing good wishes for her.