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Khaligraph Jones Biography

Khaligraph Jones born Brian Ouko Robert famously known by his stage name Khaligraph Jones and often referred to as “Papa Jones” is a Kenyan rapper best known for his hit singles “Mazishi” and “Yego” . Khaligraph was born and raised in Kayole, an estate located in  in Nairobi, Kenya.

Talking about his career, he began raping at a young age in primary school alongside hope kid, a Kenyan gospel musician. He won Channel O Emcee Africa, a highly visible competition that propelled him immediately to nationwide acclaim back in 2009.

He gained popularity after posting various inventive freestyle cyphers, and in 2012 he dropped “Tema ma Verse,” a collaborative single with Abbas Kubaff. Jones was inspired and pushed by his elder to do music.

He collaborated with big artists such as Kristoff , who was one of the first people he collaborated with and who later introduced him to rapper STL and blew up in the remix to the song Biashara.

His single ‘ Yego ‘ was the song that blew out in every corners of the country.

Early Life and Family Background

Khaligraph Jones comes from a humble background. The rapper was raised and born in Kayole, Nairobi. When asked why the name Ouko Robert, Jones says that it was his mom who named him Ouko Robert in honor of the late Kenyan politician Dr. Robert Ouko, who was assassinated on 13 February 1990.

Facts About Khaligraph Jones

D.O.B: 12 June 1990
Age: 32 years
Place of Birth: Kayole, Nairobi
Full name: Brian Robert Ouko
Popularly Known As Papa Jones
Spouse: Georgina Muteti
Siblings: Lamaz Span K.O.B
Profession: Rapper, Musician
Albums: The Take Over (Mixtape), Testimony 1990, Eff Off, Autograph, Invisible Currency, Best of Khaligraph Jones
Status: Married

Children: Amina Jones Ouko

Khaligraph Jones Age

Khaligraph Jones was born on 12 June 1990 in Kayole, Nairobi, Kenya. He celebrates his birthdays on 12 May every year and he is 32 years old as of 2024.

Khaligraph Jones Height

Have you been wondering how tall is Jones, well according to various online sources, he has a standing height of 6 feet tall . He has a well-build body and  has previously served as a bouncer in different clubs in the country.

Khaligraph Jones’s wife Georgina Muteti
Khaligraph Jones’s wife Georgina Muteti

Khaligraph Jones Wife

Khaligraph Jones is married to his beautiful wife Georgina Muteti and together they are blessed with two kids whose names have not been disclosed to the public. Jones currently resides in Nairobi with his family.

Khaligraph Jones Awards

BET Awards

Khaligraph earned first BET Hip Hop Awards Nomination in the Best International Flow category, unfortunately he lost the Award to UK’s Stormzy back in 2020.AFRIMMA

Jones won the Best Rap Act of the Year at the fifth edition of the Annual African Muzik Magazine Awards 2018 (Afrimma).

Sound City MVP Awards

In January 2020, Khaligraph won the best Hip Hop act at Sound City MVP Awards.

AEAUSA Awards

In 2019, the OG was earned a nomination in the Africa Entertainment Awards USA (AEAUSA) awards but unfortunately he di not win.

He had been nominated in the best Hip Hop artiste category.

NRG Radio Fan Fave Awards

Khaligraph was crowned as the NRG Fan Fave Male Artist Of The Year following a successful voting process by fans in 2020.

Khaligraph Jones Coke Studio

Yego hit maker Papa Jones was among the artistes who represented Kenya at Coke Studio Africa. During his time at Coke Studio, Jones paired with Nigerian Singer Rude Boy.

Khaligraph Jones Track listing

  1. “Testimony” ft. Sagini
  2. “Blessings”
  3. “For Life”
  4. “G Like That”
  5. “Gwala” ft. YCEE
  6. “Making Babies”
  7. “Taking It All” ft. Timmy Blanco
  8. “Instagram Girls”
  9. “No Change” ft. Fena* “Aiseee” ft. Ray C
  10. “Superwoman” ft. Mr Eazi”All The Way Up”
  11. “Now You Know” ft. Rostam
  12. “Beat It”
  13. “Go Hard” ft. Esco
  14. “Don Know” ft. K.O
  15. “Complicated” ft Ria

Khaligraph Jones’s Net Worth

Jones has an estimated net worth of KSH. 4M. Thanks to his successful career as a rapper and musician.

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