Priscilla Ojo fires back at critics over Juma Jux’s Headies win

Nigerian influencer and new bride, Priscilla Ojo, has publicly defended her husband, Tanzanian singer Juma Jux, following his win at the 17th edition of the Headies Awards held on Sunday evening at the Landmark Event Centre, Lagos.

Juma Jux, who attended the event alongside Priscilla, was awarded Best East African Artiste of the Year.

During his acceptance speech, he expressed gratitude to God, his wife, his management team, his family, his JP fans, and the award organisers for their recognition of East African music.

However, the singer’s win sparked controversy online after a Twitter user, identified as Oku Yungx, suggested that Juma’s marriage to Priscilla was a strategic move to gain popularity and awards in Nigeria. “Lmao. The game is the game,” the user tweeted.

Responding to the insinuation, Priscilla sarcastically confirmed the claim, hailing her husband as “smart, calculative, and hardworking.” In a tweet, she wrote,
“Yes, o, he got married for Nigerian recognition and the Headies Award. The game is the game, my brother. Shout-out to my husband, such a smart, calculative, and hardworking man. I’m so lucky. Big love to JP fans for voting. We love you.”

Her response triggered further reactions, with another Twitter user warning her not to provoke backlash from the platform’s often merciless users.
“You better don’t start what you can’t finish, my love; Twitter people don’t get joy o,” the user cautioned.

Priscilla, however, remained unbothered, stating she was simply celebrating her husband and standing by the “game is the game” narrative.
“Abibah, I’m clearly praising my husband and supporting the statement. There is nothing to start and finish here,” she replied.