Biography of Professor Jay & Net Worth 2023.
Joseph Haule (born December 29, 1975), popularly known by his stage name Professor Jay, is a Tanzanian rapper, songwriter, politician, and former 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).
Biography
He started rapping in 1989 as a member of the group Hard Blasters, best known for their hit “Chemsha Bongo” (then he used the 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 a 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 has remained some of the most popular hip hop musicians in Tanzania, despite the 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”.
Professor Jay’s songs include Nikusaidiaje (featuring Ferooz), Nimeamini (featuring Lady Jaydee), Inatosha (featuring Sugu), Vuta raha (featuring Ferooz), Border kwa border (featuring Nazizi), Heka heka za star, Interlude, J.O.S.E.P.H., Nisamehe (featuring Banana), Wapi nimakosea, Una, Hakuna Noma, Jina Langu, Bongo Dar es Salaam, Piga Makofi, Msinitenge, Kikao cha Dharura, Zali la Mentali, Nidivyo Sivyo, Mtazamo (featuring Afande Sele and Solo Thang), Hapo Sawa. Professor Jay is featured by Deepac Braxx (Heavyweight Mc) and Nonini’s song “Kumekucha”
His former group Hard Blasters is set for a comeback in 2009. The new lineup will consist of Professor Jay, Big Willy and Fanani. They will release a new album.
Politics
At the 2015 Tanzanian general elections, Professor Jay successfully vied for Mikumi constituency parliamentary seat for CHADEMA
Solo albums
- Machozi Jasho na Damu 2001
- Mapinduzi Halisi 2003
- J.O.S.E.P.H 2006
- Aluta Continua 2007
- Izack mangesho 2014
- Kazi Kazi 2016
Awards
Won
- 2004 Tanzania Music Awards (Kilimanjaro Music Awards)- Best Hip Hop Album (“Mapinduzi Halisi”)
- 2006 Tanzania Music Awards – Best Song (Nikusaidiaje)
- 2006 Kisima Music Awards – Best Tanzanian Song (Nikusaidiaje)
- 2007 Kisima Music Awards – Best Ugandan Song (Sivyo Ndiviyo with Chameleone)
- 2007 Pearl of Africa Music Awards (PAM Awards) – Best Male Artist (Tanzania)
- 2009 Tanzania Music Awards – Best Songwriter
Nominated
- 2008 MTV Africa Music Awards – Best Hip Hop
Professor Jay Net Worth
Professor Jay Net Worth is estimated to be $3 million.
