Kenyan songstress Juliet Miriam Ayub, better known as Jovial, has revealed her new beau.
Jovial, who has always kept her personal life private, revealed images of her new boyfriend, Mike.
The’mi amor’ singer also released a video of the two having fun and making memories while on vacation.
Jovial is one of Kenya’s top female artists, songwriters, and vocalists.
She revealed that the term Jovial originated in primary school, when her instructors described her as a cheerful person.
”The name Jovial started way back in primary school. My teachers used to describe me as a jovial person because I was always happy, laughing, making friends and rarely get upset. Thus, the name Jovial. I still believe I am that person,” she says.
She was in a long-term relationship with her baby daddy, who was to become her future spouse, before she became famous in the music industry.
In a recent interview, the singer stated that she believed the guy wanted her to stay at home and that she did not want to be a housewife to a guy who had no future.
So she chose to end her relationship with him and focus on building her brand in the music industry.
Jovial musical Journey
“My earliest musical influence was my mother. I used to admire her when she was singing in the church choir and this is how she inspired me to start singing. As a single mother, she used to sing whether in high or low spirits and it consoled her. As they say, music soothes the soul. It still comforts me even as I mourn her loss. Music gives me the strength to face another day.
From home, Jovial would continue singing in school and her talent shone through. “I was in class six in my primary school years when I started singing at my local church and in the school choir. I was the lead singer and our school participated in music festival competitions across Mombasa town.”
Since then, Jovial has come a long way and her style has evolved. Though currently living and performing in Nairobi, her roots in Mombasa continue to define her art.
Jovial Lessons from Music
“In this music industry, I have learned that not everyone who purports to help has the best of interest or intention in their hearts.
Some will use you for their benefits or support their agendas. I have learned to choose my friends wisely and being careful. Of course, I have made many new friends and hope to make even many more and through this, create more good music.”
Jovial Future Plans
“My plan is to pursue my music career to the fullest. I am glad I have such a wonderful team working with me and we plan to release more hits and collaborate with more artists in the future.
I must admit though, it’s not easy starting as an artist in the music industry, good music certainly isn’t cheap to record and produce.”
