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Massawe Japanni: Meet the Queen of Swahili Radio

Massawe Japanni is one of the most popular radio presenters in Kenya. She is known for her witty humor, her insightful interviews, and her ability to connect with listeners on a personal level.
Radio Jambo presenter Massawe Japanni. Courtesy: Instagram
  • Massawe hosts the Bustani la Massawe Show on Radio Jambo
  • She is married, with two daughters

Massawe Japanni is one of the most popular radio presenters in Kenya. She is known for her witty humour, her insightful interviews, and her ability to connect with listeners on a personal level.

Japanni was born in Mombasa, Kenya, in 1978. She is of the Akamba tribe and is a Christian. She attended school in Mombasa and Machakos, and she graduated from the University of Nairobi with a degree in Mass Communication.

Japanni began her career in radio in 2002 as an intern producer at Baraka FM in Mombasa. She quickly rose through the ranks, and she soon became a household name in Kenya. She has worked at several radio stations over the years, including QFM, Milele FM, and Radio Jambo.

Japanni is best known for her show “Massawe Japanni Show” on Radio Jambo. The show is a mix of news, current affairs, and entertainment, and it is one of the most popular radio shows in Kenya.

Japanni is known for her ability to get her guests to open up, and she has interviewed some of the biggest names in Kenya, including politicians, celebrities, and business leaders.

Japanni is married to Tom Japanni, who is the Head of Radio at The Standard Group LTD. They have two daughters together.

Japanni has been involved in a few controversies over the years. In 2017, she was suspended from Radio Jambo for allegedly making disparaging remarks about the station’s management. She was later reinstated, but the incident caused some controversy.

Despite the controversies, Japanni remains one of the most popular radio presenters in Kenya. She is known for her authenticity, her sense of humour, and her ability to connect with listeners on a personal level.

She is a role model for many young women in Kenya, and she is an inspiration to anyone who dreams of a radio career.

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