{"id":14403,"date":"2024-11-04T11:54:29","date_gmt":"2024-11-04T11:54:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.news.naijatraffic.ng\/?p=14403"},"modified":"2024-11-04T11:54:29","modified_gmt":"2024-11-04T11:54:29","slug":"khaligraph-jones-biography-age-family-education-and-career","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.naijatraffic.ng\/news\/khaligraph-jones-biography-age-family-education-and-career\/","title":{"rendered":"Khaligraph Jones Biography: Age, Family, Education and Career"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Brian Ouko Omollo, better known as Khaligraph Jones, is a prominent Kenyan rapper known for hits like &#8220;Mazishi&#8221; and &#8220;Yego.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>His debut album, &#8220;Testimony 1990,&#8221; was released in June 2018 and received widespread acclaim.<\/p>\n<p>Over the course of his career, he has garnered numerous awards, including nominations for &#8216;Best Male Artist&#8217; at the 2018 Afrimma Awards, a victory for &#8216;Best Hip Hop Artist&#8217; at the 2020 Afrimma Awards, and a nomination for &#8216;Best International Act&#8217; at the 2020 BET Awards.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>FACTS KHALIGRAPH JONES<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>FULL NAME:<\/strong> Brian Ouko Omollo<\/li>\n<li><strong>DATE OF BIRTH:<\/strong> June 12 1990<\/li>\n<li><strong>PLACE OF BIRTH:<\/strong> Mbooni, Machakos, Kenya<\/li>\n<li><strong>NATIONALITY:<\/strong> Kenyan<\/li>\n<li><strong>OCCUPATIONS:<\/strong> Rapper , Songwriter, Entrepreneur<\/li>\n<li><strong>LABELs:<\/strong> Blue Ink<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<blockquote><p>EARLY LIFE AND EDUCATION<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Born on June 12, 1990, in the lively Kayole district of Nairobi, Kenya, Khaligraph Jones first gained attention at the &#8220;Words And Pictures&#8221; event in 2008.<\/p>\n<p>His talent truly shone in 2009 when he won the Channel O Music Video Awards Emcee Africa title, which propelled him to international recognition.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>CAREER<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>The release of his debut studio album, &#8220;Testimony 1990,&#8221; in June 2018 marked a significant turning point in his career.<\/p>\n<p>He was named &#8220;Best Rap Act of the Year&#8221; at the Afrimma Awards that same year, further establishing his presence in the music scene.<\/p>\n<p>In January 2020, he was recognized as the best Hip Hop act of the year at the Soundcity MVP Awards in Lagos, Nigeria.<\/p>\n<p>That year, he also received a nomination for the BET Awards in the Best International Flow category, highlighting his global appeal.<\/p>\n<p>By May 2021, he was celebrated as the East African Rapper of the Year at MTN Uganda.<\/p>\n<p>Recently, in 2021, Khaligraph Jones partnered with Odibets as part of their Odimtaani initiative.<\/p>\n<p>Together, they initiated the &#8216;OdiNare&#8217; rap challenge, collaborated with Kenyan rapper Chepkosgei, and delivered an outstanding performance under Riverstarz Music Entertainment.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>PERSONAL LIFE<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Khaligraph Jones has experienced a life filled with love and happiness since marrying Georgina Muteti.<\/p>\n<p>Their romance began at an exhibition in November 2017, which eventually led to their marriage.<\/p>\n<p>They welcomed their first child, Amali Jones Ouko, on June 7, 2019, followed by the birth of their son, Lu, on October 11, 2020.<\/p>\n<p>The couple continues to demonstrate their strong bond and parenting abilities through family photos, showcasing their lasting love and connection.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Brian Ouko Omollo, better known as Khaligraph Jones, is a prominent Kenyan rapper known for hits like &#8220;Mazishi&#8221; and &#8220;Yego.&#8221; His debut album, &#8220;Testimony 1990,&#8221; was released in June 2018 and received widespread acclaim. 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