Joel Vicent Joseph
Mr Joel Joseph | |
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| Also known as | Mr Joel Joseph |
| Born | Joel Vicent Joseph[1] March 31, 1985 Arusha Region, Tanzania |
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| Years active | 2010–present |
| Labels | Puaz Music Records |
| Website | www |
Joel Vicent Joseph (born March 31, 1985), also known by his stage name Mr Joel Joseph and formerly Mr Puaz, is a Tanzanian talent manager, singer and entrepreneur.[2][3] Joseph worked as the artist manager of Harmonize, the first artist signed to WCB Wasafi.[4]
Career
In 2016, Joseph began managing Tanzanian hip-hop artist Shetta. He later represented other Tanzanian musicians, including Nedy Music.[3][5]
In 2018, Joseph joined WCB Wasafi, a record label owned by Diamond Platnumz, to manage Harmonize[4][6] Joseph and WCB Wasafi parted ways in 2019.[7][8]
In October 2019, he was nominated in the Africa Entertainment Awards USA (AEAUSA), alongside other African talent managers such as Babu Tale, Seven Mosha, Sunday Are, Asa Asika, and Ubi Franklin.[9][10]
Joseph founded Puaz Music Records, a Tanzania-based record label. He also operates a clothing business in Tanzania that offers apparel and accessories.[2][3][11]
Music
In 2023, Joseph rebranded from his former stage name Mr Puaz to Mr Joel Joseph. He released singles including Party La Leo, My Time, and Rise & Shine[12] off the EP Afro Jungle. In 2025, he released an extended play (EP) titled Afro Jungle,[13] which features the tracks Mash Mash, Simama, Higher Love, and Nakupenda.[14]
In 2026, Joseph announced the album Just Another Day. The project followed his earlier musical releases and was presented as part of his continued work as a solo recording artist, marking a further stage in his music career.[15]
Discography
- Singles
- Party la Leo (2023)[16]
- My Time (2024)
- Rise & Shine (2025)[12]
- Mash Mash (2025)
- Simama (2025)
- Higher Love (2025)
- Nakupenda (2025)
- Album/EPs
- Afro Jungle – 4-tracks EP (2025)[13]
References
- ^ ISNI International Agency. "ISNI 0000000465885524: Joel Vicent Joseph." ISNI, https://isni.org/isni/0000000465885524. Accessed December 30, 2025.
- ^ a b "Personnes | Africultures : Vicent Joseph Joel".
- ^ a b c "Aliyewahi kuwa Meneja wa Harmonize, Mr Puaz azindua Chapa yake ya Mavazi na Viatu – Bongo5.com". bongo5.com.
- ^ a b "Hiki ndicho kichwa kipya cha Harmonize". Mwanaspoti. May 18, 2021.
- ^ Fabian, Zawadi (December 30, 2025). "Joel Joseph: Reinventing Tanzania's music scene from stage to strategy". Music in Africa. Retrieved December 30, 2025.
- ^ "Mr Puaz: Meneja wa zamani wa Harmonize asema msanii huyo ataimarika zaidi nje ya WCB". BBC News Swahili (in Swahili). Retrieved December 24, 2025.
- ^ "Hamornize atengana na meneja wake Mr. Puaz". BBC News Swahili.
- ^ "Harmonize's manager quits, cites singer's pride". The Standard.
- ^ "African Entertainment Awards USA 2019: All the winners". Music in Africa. October 22, 2019. Retrieved December 24, 2025.
- ^ Ruby, Josh (August 23, 2019). "Africa Entertainment Awards USA | Full List of Nominees". MBU. Retrieved December 24, 2025.
- ^ "Meneja wa Hermonize azidi kujitanua". Mwanaspoti. September 8, 2021.
- ^ a b Wamocha, Wamocha (December 16, 2025). "Mr Joel Joseph Drops Uplifting New Single "Rise & Shine" Off the EP Afro Jungle". FAMOUS MEDIA. Retrieved December 30, 2025.
- ^ a b Kadiri, Linda (December 9, 2025). "Mr Joel Joseph Blends Afrobeat And Amapiano On New EP 'Afro Jungle'". CONVERSATIONS ABOUT HER. Retrieved December 29, 2025.
- ^ Maganga, Charles (December 23, 2025). "Mr Puaz reinvents himself as Mr Joel Joseph in an EP titled Afro Jungle". NotjustOk.
- ^ Njoki, Peter (January 1, 2026). "Mr Joel Joseph to release Just Another Day album". Retrieved January 1, 2026.
- ^ ASCAP. "Work ID 920085114 entry." ASCAP Repertory Search, https://www.ascap.com/repertory#/ace/search/workID/920085114. Accessed December 30, 2025.