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Tanzanian music star Alikiba has responded to claims made by fellow artist Juma Jux regarding why he did not attend Jux’s much-publicised wedding.
In a recent interview, Jux had mentioned that certain artists, including Alikiba and Harmonize, were not invited due to strained communication.
Jux speaks on wedding guest list
Speaking during an interview on Wasafi FM, Juma Jux opened up about why some big names were absent from his guest list.
He explained that the decision not to invite them stemmed from a lack of regular communication rather than personal conflict.
Kuhusu labda Ali na Harmo, hao ni watu ambao pengine hatuongei mara kwa mara lakini hatuna shida lakini nadhani kama team na viongozi kuna vitu ambavyo walifanya na huwa inatokea sometimes. Marafiki zangu wa karibu sababu tunaongea kila siku walikuwa hapo.
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Alikiba responds: There’s no bad blood
In response, Alikiba played down any suggestion of animosity, saying he holds no grudges and that invitations are a matter of personal choice.
“Iyo kwa kweli mimi sijui, kama alisema hivyo mimi sijui, kunialika ni mapenzi yake mwenyewe,” Ali Kiba said. He further explained that he does not consider himself part of Jux’s inner circle. “Mimi siko kwenye circle yake na siendani nao, hatuendani yaani.”
However, he was quick to clarify that their lack of communication does not indicate hostility. “Lakini vile vile kutopiga story sijui maana tulipiga story naye nkiwa Zanzibar lakini sio kwamba Kuna shida.”
The wedding was attended by hundreds of guests from across the continent, including Kenyan celebrity couple Bahati and Diana Marua, alongside media personalities Mzazi Willy Tuva and Claudia Naisabwa, who also served as one of the event’s hosts.
Alikiba on politics
Touching on the current wave of celebrities entering politics, Ali Kiba said he is not yet ready to make the leap. “When the time is right, I’ll pick up nomination forms like others,” he remarked, acknowledging the growing trend of entertainers seeking elective office in Tanzania.
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Celebrities join the political race
With Tanzania’s general elections set for October, the political landscape is witnessing a significant shift. Several well-known entertainers have declared their intention to run for office under the ruling party, Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM).
Their decision mirrors a broader trend in East Africa where celebrities are leveraging their influence for governance and social change.
Here are some of the popular names seeking political seats:
DJ Romy Jons
Baba Levo
Mwijaku
Shetta
Jesca Magufuli
Haji Manara
Salim Kikeke