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RJ The DJ
Born
Romeo George Bangula

(1987-08-16) 16 August 1987 (age 37)
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Other namesRJ The DJ
Romy Jon(e)s
Occupation(s)DJ
record producer
actor
Years active2010–Present
RelativesDiamond Platnumz (cousin)
Websiteromyjones.com

Romeo George Bangula[1] (born August 16, 1987) alias RJ The DJ[2] and Romy Jon(e)s[3] is a Tanzanian DJ, record producer and television actor.[4]

Career

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Jons worked as music video model, appearing on music videos before starting his debut career as a disc jockey in 2010. As a music video model, Jons appeared to Diamond Platnumz's debut song Mbagala in 2010. Even though he is said to be Diamond Platnumz cousin[5] and his closest male relative, he is not signed to WCB wasafi, a label owned by  Diamond Platnumz, he works as a freelancer DJ.  Expansion to his music career enabled him to perform to the whole of East Africa.[6][7]

In 2020, he teamed with the likes of Marioo, Sho Madjozi, Lava Lava, Khaligraph Jones, Vanessa Mdee and Morgan Heritage on his first ever studio album called 'Changes'.[8]

Apart from his solo works,  Jons works as an official DJ[9] of Diamond Platnumz also serves as the vice president[10] of WCB Wasafi music label.[11][12]

Filmography

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Year Film Role Notes
2021- Jua Kali[13] Bill Jr Airing on DStv's Maisha Majic Bongo

Discography

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Album

Singles

Extended Playlist (EP)

Singles

  • Superstar ft Ntosh Gazi & Mabantu
  • Blind love ft Dash
  • I love you ft Lilly
  • Mama ft Isha Mashauzi & Ucho
  • The Weekend ft Kidylax

References

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  1. ^ "WE DON'T CARE". ASCAP. American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. Retrieved March 20, 2025.
  2. ^ "Romy Jons, Diamond's DJ Apologizes to Mulamwah for Using His Photo with Ex Carroll Sonnie". 2022-01-26. Retrieved 2023-01-08.
  3. ^ Maganga, Charles (2022-04-26). "Diamond Platnumz's Official DJ 'Rommy Jones' Announces New EP | SEE DETAILS". Latest East African & Bongo Flava Music, Songs & Video - Notjustok. Retrieved 2023-01-01.
  4. ^ "Diamond's brother DJ Romy Jones trolled for sex enhancement side hustle". Nairobi News. 2022-08-30. Retrieved 2023-01-01.
  5. ^ "Diamond's brother, Romy Jones Weds | Ugandan Buzz". Retrieved 2023-01-02.
  6. ^ Milimo, Dennis (2019-07-31). "Diamond's brother Romy Jons and wife expecting their first child (Video)". Pulselive Kenya. Retrieved 2023-01-08.
  7. ^ Maganga, Charles (2022-04-26). "Diamond Platnumz's Official DJ 'Rommy Jones' Announces New EP | SEE DETAILS". Latest East African & Bongo Flava Music, Songs & Video - Notjustok. Retrieved 2023-01-08.
  8. ^ "Tanzania: RJ the DJ to release debut album on 16 August". Music In Africa. 2020-08-14. Retrieved 2023-01-02.
  9. ^ sqoopadmin. "Rommy Jones, Platnumz's official DJ set to perform in Kampala – Sqoop – Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos". Retrieved 2023-01-02.
  10. ^ Kiprotich, Emmanuel (2019-05-11). "Diamond Platinumz's brother drops spanking new hit". Daily Active. Retrieved 2023-01-02.
  11. ^ Ray, Lee (2021-02-02). "Diamond Platnumz' Brother, Romy Jones Stings Hamisa Mobetto - Routine Blast : Gossip, Showbiz, Breaking News in Uganda". Routine Blast : Gossip, Showbiz, Breaking News in Uganda. Retrieved 2023-01-08.
  12. ^ "Diamond Platnumz's DJ Romy Jons to make appearance at Baraka FM | Mombasa County News | Baraka FM 95.5 FM". barakafm.org. Retrieved 2023-01-08.
  13. ^ Reporter, Tambua Africa (2022-10-21). "Jua Kali : Maisha Magic East Bongo Series- Cast actors". TAMBUA AFRICA NEWS. Retrieved 2023-01-01.
  14. ^ "Diamond Claims Romy Jons' 'Changes' Album is Better Than Burna Boy's 'Twice as Tall' Latest music news online". mdundo.com. Retrieved 2023-01-02.
  15. ^ Ltd, Mwananchi Communications. "Romy Jons Asilimia 99 Ep yake". mwananchiscoop.co.tz. Retrieved 2023-01-08.
  16. ^ Maganga, Charles (2022-04-26). "Diamond Platnumz's Official DJ 'Rommy Jones' Announces New EP | SEE DETAILS". Latest East African & Bongo Flava Music, Songs & Video - Notjustok. Retrieved 2023-01-02.
  17. ^ Maganga, Charles (2022-04-29). "Finally Diamond Platnumz Official DJ, RJ The Dj Unveils Tracklist for 'The Weekend' EP | SEE DETAILS". Latest East African & Bongo Flava Music, Songs & Video - Notjustok. Retrieved 2023-01-02.