John Frog

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John Frog
Birth nameAguek Michael Mahok Maming
Born01/01/1993
Turalei, Southern Sudan
OriginTuralei, South Sudan
Genres Afro Beat Hip Hop
Occupation
Singer Songwriter Artist
Years active2014–present
Member ofGuondo Gang

John Frog (born 1 January 1993) is a South Sudanese Afrobeat and Hip Hop musician. He gained recognition for his hit song "Guondo Sakit," which became popular across East Africa.

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Early life

John Frog was born and raised in Turalei Payam in Warrap State of South Sudan to Mr. Michael Mahok Maming and Mrs. Akuel Manyiel Akok. Both of John Frog's parents hail from Twic Mayardit County of Warrap State where His Excellency, Salva Kiir Mayardit is from. He speaks his native language Dinka, Juba Arabic, English and some kiswahil

John Frog started his educational career in the early 2000s in Turalei at St. Joseph Primary School where he completed his primary education. He later moved to Juba in 2006.

Both his parents were soldiers in the Sudan People's Liberation Army (SPLA), and he was a child soldier, joining the army when he was around 10 and receiving his first firearm at 14. [1]

Because of this background, John Frog did not have a smooth path completing his education in time, due to other factors, including the civil war which denied many South Sudanese children access to quality education. However, in 2014, John joined Juba Day Senior Secondary School where he completed his South Sudan Certificate of Secondary Education in 2018.

He was named Aguek, which when translated to English, means "frog", because he was a breech baby. Before embarking on his music career, he used to entertain his school colleagues and friends, often telling them he would become a big artist one day. He completed his secondary education before fully venturing into music. [2]

Engineer career

John Frog began his music career in the early 2010s. He rose to fame in 2018 when he release a solo single "Guondo Sakit," a phrase in Juba Arabic meaning "a common person" or "just a villager." The song's success marked his entry into the music scene and established him as one of the biggest artists in South Sudan.And he also did the remix of guondo sakit remix with harmonize from Tanzania [3]

Songs

Collaborations

John Frog has collaborated with various artists across Africa. Notable collaborations include:

Controversies

John Frog has been involved in a controversy with his first and former music manager, K2 (real name Koryom). K2 is credited with helping John Frog in his early music career but was later accused by Frog of using him for personal gain. Their public feud was eventually settled by K2's sister, businesswoman Achai Wiir. [6]

In 2021, he also fell out with his then manager Lucky Charm over managerial grievance. [7]

National recognitions

From April to May 2023, John Frog was voted among the top 10 best artists in South Sudan by fans and recognized by Eye Radio. [8]

Nominations and awards

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References

  1. ↑ "John Frog: From child soldier to South Sudan Afrobeat star". Nile Post. 18 May 2024. Retrieved 27 May 2024.
  2. ↑ "John Frog's Remarkable Story". BBC Sounds. 18 May 2024. Retrieved 27 May 2024.
  3. ↑ "John Frog, lady kola take war to Facebook as feud ends in tears". Sudans Post. May 2022. Retrieved 27 May 2024.
  4. ↑ "Ruger departs to Nigeria."I will never forget this day"". Eye Radio. 17 October 2022. Retrieved 27 May 2024.
  5. ↑ "Audio: John Frog ft Harmonize - Guondo Sakit (Remix)". Citi Muzik. 2 March 2024. Retrieved 27 May 2024.
  6. ↑ "Music Africa News: SSTYA Awards All 2019 Nominees". City Scrollz. Retrieved 27 May 2024.
  7. ↑ Post, Sudans (2022-05-01). "John Frog, Lady Kola take war to Facebook as feud ends in tears". Sudans Post. Retrieved 2024-06-12.
  8. ↑ Ninrew, Chany (2023-06-18). "Eye Radio recognizes top South Sudanese tracks". Eye Radio. Retrieved 2024-06-12.
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  10. ↑ "Full list of winners at AFRIMMA Awards 2022". Sure Loaded. 21 November 2022. Retrieved 27 May 2024.
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