"Greatest answered prayer": Juma Jux and Priscilla unveils son's face
This story has significance for readers across Kenya and beyond.
- Juma Jux and Priscilla Ojo finally revealed their son Prince Rakeem Ayomide Mkambala's face on his first birthday, August 24, 2026
- The couple had kept the baby's identity hidden for an entire year since his birth in Canada in August 2025
- Rakeem already had an Instagram page with over 100,000 followers before fans ever got a clear look at his face
After a full year of curiosity from fans across Africa and beyond, Tanzanian musician Juma Jux and Nigerian influencer Priscilla Ojo have finally shown the world what their son looks like, and he did not disappoint.
The couple shared clear photos of their baby boy, Prince Rakeem Ayomide Mkambala, on Sunday, 24 August 2026, the day he turned one.
It marked the first time they publicly revealed his face, having kept him shielded from the spotlight since his birth in Canada on the same date in 2025.
How did Juma Jux and Priscilla celebrate Rakeem's birthday?
From the moment Rakeem arrived, his parents were intentional about protecting his privacy.
Priscilla had previously said she would show his face only when she felt the time was right.
Despite that, curiosity around the baby ran so high that the couple created a dedicated Instagram account for him, which quickly amassed over 100,000 followers, all without a single clear image of his face going public.
After Priscilla and Rakeem returned from Canada, Jux threw a lavish homecoming celebration in Tanzania, further fuelling public interest in the newest member of their family.
In a heartfelt birthday message shared on Instagram, Priscilla described their son as:
"The most cheeky, happy, cleverest little pumpkin" who "lights up every room."
She wrote that 365 days of loving and watching his personality bloom had been their greatest blessing, adding:
"You are our greatest answered prayer."
See the post below:
Netizens weigh in
Priscilla's mother, Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo, who had publicly embraced the relationship and attended the couple's cross-cultural weddings in both Tanzania and Nigeria under the #JP2025 celebrations, was among the first to react.
@iyaboojofespris:
"My Oga patapata is the cutest 💃💃💃❤️"
@enioluwaofficial:
"OMG! I knew he would look just like his mum.😁😊😍"
@officialzuchu:
"Shoo hanshaaaam 🥰🎉 happy birthday baby bou"
@veekee_james:
"Awww 😍 he's such a cutie 😍 happy birthday Rakeem❤️"
@tokemakinwa:
"Happy birthday to the most handsome… such a sweet sweet boy"
@thechefchi:
"He is so cute my God 😍😍😍😍!! Happy birthday to him, may God always protect him and he will continue to be a source of happiness to you all! Amen 🙏🏽"
@dem_wa__fb:
"Happy birthday Rakeem 😍😍😍😍"
Rakeem, who holds a Canadian passport, has grown up at the centre of one of East and West Africa's most talked-about celebrity unions.
His parents' wedding ceremonies, celebrated across two countries and two cultures, drew massive attention and solidified the couple's status as one of the continent's most high-profile pairs.
What was the "Free Juma Jux" trend about?
TUKO.co.ke also shared details about the playful social media trend "Free Juma Jux," which captivated fans as they jokingly blame Priscilla for her husband's slimmer appearance since their marriage.
As the couple navigates this light-hearted ribbing, Priscilla's witty responses not only claimed her own space in the narrative but also showcased their strong bond amidst the playful banter.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
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