(In Nigeria) Controversy Surrounds Priscilla Ojo’s Conversion to Islam After Juma Jux’s Candid Interview

Nigerian social media is buzzing with reactions to Tanzanian singer Juma Jux’s July 13, 2025, Afrik Media interview, where he disclosed that his wife, Priscilla Ojo, daughter of Nollywood star Iyabo Ojo, converted to Islam and now goes by Hadiza Mkambala. Netizens expressed shock and displeasure, questioning why a professed Christian like Priscilla would change her faith months after marriage. 

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Jux’s claim that their church wedding was held only to please his mother-in-law sparked further outrage, with many calling it “disrespectful” and hinting at manipulation. The couple’s Nikkah in Tanzania and Lagos weddings fueled debate, highlighting tensions around faith and identity in their high-profile union.

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