John Blaq, real name Kasadha John, is a Ugandan artist born on July 16, 1996. He’s known for his deep voice, catchy dancehall vibes, and that one phrase he throws into every song: “Aya Basi!” If you’ve heard that in a song, yes, that’s definitely John Blaq.
How old is John Blaq
John Blaq was born in 1996 in Jinja Uganda. He’s a Ugandan music artist, singer, songwriter, hiphop, and also an afrobeat artist. He did not join University, he says, because he wasn’t bright enough to proceed with college.
In an exclusive with MTN Pulse, Kashada notes that his biggest dream is to work with international artists such as Wizkid, Davido, and Tekno and sell Uganda to the world, and we have no doubt about his word with his skills.
Is John Blaq a musoga
Yes, he is a proud musoga from Jinja, Kashada John is his real names. He was greatly inspired by the late Moses Radio, the singer of Goodlyfe. The deceased, he says, had an exceptional talent to write songs.
Is john blaq in illuminati
No, John Blaq is not illuminati. By faith, he is a Catholic. Blaq notes ;
I used to admire the way my mother’s grandma recited the sappuli (rosary). So, I decided to become a Catholic and that’s no issue for my family.
Before he went into music, John Blaq disclosed that he was a porter in Bweyogere. He used to be a casual labourer at Azam millers company during his stay in Jinja.
What makes his music different?
It’s the voice, no doubt. His bass vocals hit differently. And he’s mastered the art of making dancehall music that gets people on their feet. Plus, “Aya Basi” isn’t just a phrase—it’s his brand. The moment you hear it, you know what’s coming: vibes.
“Aya Basi!” – You’ll hear it in every song. It’s like John saying “let’s go!”
Where did he go to school?
John started out at Lwanda Primary School and then Hasan Tourabi Primary School. Later, he joined Bweyogerere Secondary School in 2012 and stuck it out till he finished high school with both his UCE (2016) and UACE (2018) certificates.
When did he start singing?
2018 was his year. That’s when he dropped “Tukwatagane”, and just like that, he was everywhere. In December that same year, he teamed up with Vinka on “Sweet Love”—another banger. Then in 2019, he held his first major concert at Freedom City in Kampala, and of course, he called it the Aya Basi Concert.
Has he worked with any big brands or causes?
Yes. In September 2019, he got picked up by Pepsi for their “Tukonectinge” campaign. Pretty big deal. That same year, he also joined a campaign to fight teenage pregnancy—proving that he’s not just about the music, but also about giving back and speaking up.
