Kenyan socialite Huddah Monroe has stirred fresh reactions online after sharing an old video of herself and Tanzanian singer Juma Jux kissing, captioned with the now-viral phrase "Free Juma Jux." The clip shows Monroe and Jux sharing an intimate moment from their past relationship, before Jux went on to marry Nigerian actress Priscilla Ojo in 2025.
A Throwback Video Amid a Tense Public Debate
The timing of Monroe's post is notable. The phrase "Free Juma Jux" didn't originate with Monroe's post; it began weeks earlier as a campaign among Tanzanian fans concerned about Jux's noticeably slimmer physique, with some directly blaming his marriage to Priscilla for the change. Tanzania's Minister for Community Development, Gender, Women and Special Groups, Dr Dorothy Gwajima, publicly addressed the campaign, warning critics against picking fights with Jux's in-laws over what she called a misguided cause.
A Subtle Shade or Simple Nostalgia?
Monroe did not tag Priscilla or explain her reason for reposting the old footage, leaving many followers to interpret it as a deliberate jab rather than simple nostalgia. The previous viral video of Monroe and Jux together had also stirred controversy, widely linked to the end of Jux's prior relationship with Tanzanian partner Karen Bujulu, before he went on to date and eventually marry Priscilla. This latest post has been met with largely critical reactions, with many social media users accusing Monroe of struggling to move on from a past relationship and questioning why she would resurface intimate memories involving a man who is now married.
A Campaign That Escalated into a Public Conversation
The "Free Juma Jux" campaign escalated enough that Priscilla herself responded to the pressure by changing her Instagram bio to "Mrs Free Jux," a move that drew mixed reactions across both Nigeria and Tanzania. Jux has said the weight change is simply the result of a disciplined gym routine. As of publication, neither Monroe, Jux, nor Priscilla has directly addressed the post, leaving the intentions behind Monroe's throwback video unclear.
Source: Pulse.ng
