John Blaq

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John Blaq
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Background information
Birth nameKasadha John
Born (1996-07-16) 16 July 1996 (age 28)
Jinja
Origin Jinja, Uganda
Genres Rapper, hip hop, electronic
Occupation(s)Musician, songwriter
InstrumentVocals
Years active2018–present
LabelsJohn Blaq Music

John Blaq (born Kasadha John on 16 July 1996) is a Ugandan musician, songwriter & performing artist . [1] [2] [3] [4]

Contents

He is commonly known for his bass vocals and dancehall music accompanied with the introduction [Aya Basi) in all his songs.

History

Early life and education

John Blaq attended Lwanda Primary School and Hasan Tourabi Primary School for Primary Leaving Examination. [5] [6] In 2012, he joined Bweyogerere Secondary School, where he attained both a UCE and a UACE certificate in 2016 and 2018, respectively. [7]

Musical career

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John Blaq broke through in 2018 with his single, "Tukwatagane". [8] [9] The song "Sweet Love" was his first collaboration with Vinka, and was released in December, 2018. [10] [11] His first concert took place in Freedom City, Kampala on 29 November 2019 and was named Aya Basi Concert after his common phrase [aya basi]. [12] [13] [14] [15]

Discography

Endorsements

In September 2019, Kasadha signed with Pepsi under their promotion of the "Tukonectinge Pepsi" campaign. [4] [22] [23] In 2019, he participated in a campaign for fighting teenage pregnancy. [24] [25]

Honors

YearAwardCategoryNominee(s)ResultRef.
2019HiPipo Music AwardsMust Watch Talent ArtistJohn BlaqWon [26]
2019Zzina AwardsBest DanceHall song "Tukwatagane”John BlaqWon [27]
2019Zzina AwardsBest DanceHall ArtistJohn BlaqWon [26]
2019Zzina AwardsBreak Through ArtistJohn BlaqWon [27]
2019Zzina AwardsBest Male artistJohn BlaqNominated [27]
2019Zzina AwardsArtist of the YearJohn BlaqNominated [28]
2019Buzz Teeniez AwardsTeeniez Artist of the YearJohn BlaqWon [29]
2019Buzz Teeniez AwardsTeeniez Breakout Artist of the YearJohn BlaqWon [30]
2019Buzz Teeniez AwardsTeeniez Male Artist of the YearJohn BlaqWon [31]
2020HiPipo Music AwardsBest Breakthrough ArtistJohn BlaqWon [32]
2020HiPipo Music AwardsSong of the YearDo DatWon [32]
2021 MTV Africa Music Awards Best Breakthrough Act John BlaqPending [33]

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