Is Jub Jub The King Of Comebacks?

How does he do It?

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Jub Jub born as Molemo Katleho Maarohanye is a South African media personality who is a successful hip hop artist  and TV presenter of shows such as Uyajola 9/9, You Promised to Marry Me and Uthando Noxolo.

Jub Jub rose to fame at a young age and took up space in the media industry. He was a presenter on multiple TV shows such as Jam Alley, Channel O and Selimathunzi amongst others.

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Jub Jub's life can be described as controversial from his conviction, his relationship with his baby mama Kelly Khumalo even his shows! The TV show host has been through a lot in his careers and at times we thought there is no way he would rise up again, but he always has a way of making a comeback.

Lets take a look at Jub Jub's controversial life and comebacks.

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Jub Jub's conviction

We cannot talk about controversies surrounding Jub Jub without talking about his conviction. In December 2012 the rapper was convicted of culpable homicide for the death of four children. At that time he was one of the highest selling rappers in South Africa . This incident affected his career for a season. Jub Jub nevertheless completed his sentence and returned to society a changed man with the goal of expanding his brand.

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Jub Jub and baby mama drama

In 2021 media personality Jub Jub broke the internet when he made some allegations about his ex and baby mama Kelly Khumalo. Jub Jub remarked that  Kelly Khumalo, with whom he has a 10 year old son, uses ‘muthi’, when he appeared on Podcast and Chill with Mac G.


Tweeps launched a vicious attack against Jub Jub for his remarks, as many found the comment distasteful, particularly in regards to his baby mama.

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Jub Jub's ex Amanda Du-Pont reportedly opens criminal case against him

In 2021 Skeem Saam actress Amanda Du Pont took to Instagram to make shocking rape allegations against Jub Jub. This after the controversial Uyajola 9/9 host, had an interview on Podcast And Chill with MacG and spoke about his relationship with Amanda. Amanda claimed Jub Jub raped her and physically abused her for two years, in an emotional video.

"No, you didn’t smash me, you raped me, you forcibly opened my legs, forced me myself for two years and made me believe that there was no way out."

Amanda reportedly opened a criminal case of rape against him. According to SowetanLive a case of rape was opened at the Braxton police station on 10 February 2022.

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King of comebacks!

The controversial Uyajola 9/9 host Jub Jub made a huge comeback following his suspension from the show in December 2021, after TV actress Amanda Du-Pont accused him of rape.

Sharing the news on his social media account, Jub Jub said he is back by popular demand. "Back by popular demand, I wouldn't just leave you guys like that."

He first hinted at making a return when he asked his followers if he should bring back the "casualties."

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As Jub Jub celebrates his birthday today we wish him more success and less controversies! Happy birthday Jub Jub.

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