Professor Jay

Quick Facts

Full Name	Professor Jay
Occupation	Politician
Date Of Birth	Dec 29, 1975(1975-12-29)
Age	49
Birthplace	Dar es Salaam
Country	Tanzania
Horoscope	Capricorn

Professor Jay Biography

Professor Jay is one of the most popular and richest Politician who was born on December 29, 1975 in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

He started rapping in 1989 as a member of the group Hard Blasters, best known for their hit “Chemsha Bongo” (then he used stage name Nigga J) from their first album, “Funga Kazi”. Only one year later, they won the title of best hip-hop group in Tanzania.

During his solo career which started in 2001, he has released number of hits, including “Nikusaidiaje” and “Zali la Mentali (feat Juma Nature)”. Other songs released by Professor Jay include “Piga Makofi” and “Yataka Moyo”. Just like Mr. II, he is a pioneering Tanzanian MC, who have remained some of the most popular hip hop musicians in Tanzania, despite influx of many new bidders. Also similar to Mr. II and Deepac Braxx from (Kisii County) but who resides in Nairobi Kenya his lyrics often have political messages. In one of his songs he imitates an elder politician and ridicules the fake promises they all mindlessly spew as they are trying to get elected. The song continues with a chorus saying the words “Ndio Mzee” which means “Yes Sir”. This represents the brainwashing of the public as politicians make these false promises over and over. However, after the song was released, the president of Tanzania referenced the lyrics in one of his speeches, which acknowledged the presence of Bongo Flava and the success of Professor Jay’s political lyrics.

Professor Jay Net Worth

Professor Jay is one of the richest Politician from Tanzania. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Professor Jay 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Joseph Haule (born December 29 1975), popularly known by his stage name Professor Jay, is a Tanzanian politician, rapper, songwriter and member of the Tanzanian parliament for Mikumi constituency. He is one of the prominent representatives of the “Bongo Flava” Tanzanian hip hop subgenre, which mixes elements from both Western hip hop and the Tanzanian tradition (including swahili lyrics as well as an activist attitude towards Tanzanian social issues such as HIV/AIDS, wealth, inequality, and political corruption).

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Professor Jay Dating?

According to our records, Professor Jay married to Grace Mgonjo. As of December 1, 2023, Professor Jay’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Craig Ranked on the list of most popular Politician. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Tanzania. Professor Jay celebrates birthday on December 29 of every year.

Top Facts about Professor Jay

1. Professor Jay is a Tanzanian hip hop artist and politician.
2. He was born Joseph Haule on December 29, 1975.
3. He started his music career in the late 1990s.
4. His debut album “Machozi Jasho na Damu” was released in 2000.
5. He has won multiple awards for his music, including the Kilimanjaro Music Award.
6. In 2015, he was elected as a Member of Parliament in Tanzania’s National Assembly.
7. He is known for using his music to address social and political issues in Tanzania.
8. His songs have been banned by the government due to their controversial content.
9. He has collaborated with other popular African artists such as Diamond Platnumz and Alikiba.
10. He is considered one of the pioneers of Tanzanian hip hop music scene.

Is Professor Jay still MP?

At the 2015 Tanzanian general elections, Professor Jay successfully vied for Mikumi constituency parliamentary seat for CHADEMA. He was not reelected in 2020.

Where is Professor Jay?

Jay has been in hospital for weeks, including in the ICU. He is said to be suffering from high blood pressure and is also alleged to be battling Covid -19. The ex-MP is currently undergoing dialysis as his kidneys have been affected.

How old is Joseph Haule?

46 years (December 29, 1975)