Joh Makini

Joh Makini
Birth nameJohn Simon Mseke
Born (1980-03-27) 27 March 1980 (age 44)
Arusha, Tanzania
OriginArusha
GenresHip hop, Afropop
Occupation(s)Rapper, songwriter, composer
Years active2004 - Present
LabelsMakini Music, Wanene Music
Member ofWEUSI

John Simon Mseke (born March 27, 1980), popularly known by his stage name Joh Makini, is a Tanzanian hip hop recording artist and composer.[1]

He is one of the members of the Tanzanian Hip Hop group called Weusi and also the founder and CEO of his record label, Makini Music.[2] Joh Makini is from Arusha Tanzania and is one of the most celebrated rappers in the country.[3][4]

  1. ^ "Joh Makini". Music In Africa. 2015-03-04. Retrieved 2023-03-16.
  2. ^ "Rapper Joh Makini Launches Own Record Label, Signs First Artiste". TANGAlebs. Retrieved 2023-03-16.
  3. ^ Bahhar, Narjes (2017-12-01). "African rap scenes: 5 Tanzanian rappers to follow". PAM - Pan African Music. Retrieved 2023-03-16.
  4. ^ "Young Killer: Joh Makini hakosi kwenye top 3 yangu ya wasanii wa hip hop bora Bongo – Bongo5.com". bongo5.com. Retrieved 2023-03-16.