Mr Puaz

Joel Vicent Joseph also known as Mr Puaz[1] is a Tanzanian Talent Manager and founder of Puaz Foundation & Puaz Brand[2],[3] born 31 March 1985, in Arusha, Tanzania. He signed with the record label WCB Wasafi in 2018 as a talent manager. He has represented some of the artist in East Africa such as Harmonize,[4] Nedy Music, Shetta and many others. In 2019, Joel won an award on Starqt Awards as "Most Supportive Man Of The Year"[5][6][7] in South Africa and Africa Entertainment Awards USA as "Best African Talent/Artist Manager".[8][9] BBC Swahili has also mentioned him as one of the top Talent Managers in Tanzania.[10]

Joel Vicent Joseph
Born
Joel Vicent Joseph

(1985-03-31) 31 March 1985
Arusha,  Tanzania
NationalityTanzanian
Other namesMr Puaz
CitizenshipTanzania
OccupationTalent Manager, Entrepreneur
Years active(2003–present)
Websitewww.instagram.com/mr_puaz

Music career

He started his career as a dancer which opened doors for him in the music industry. He first wanted to be a musician and was able to record few songs such as " Usiku Wa Leo", but this was not a breakthrough for him.[2]

In 2016, he was asked by Tanzania hip-hop artist Shetta, to become his manager and that was the start of Joel's career as a Talent manager. He helped to bring artist’s such as Ben Pol, Darasa, Vanessa Mdee, Christian Bella, Nedy Music to stardom including many others.

In 2018, he signed with WCB Wasafi[11] Record label where he was appointed manager to Harmonize[12][13] who was previously managed by Ricardo Momo. Unfortunately later that year in December he decided to part ways with the record label due to misunderstandings with the artist Harmonize to work independently and on other projects.[14][15][16][17] In October 2018, he launched his digital book titled "Become Rich With Your Music".[18]

Business Career

Puaz Shop

Puaz Shop is a fashion brand by Mr Puaz under Puaz Company Limited which launched in August 2021.[19] It includes clothing, accessories such as sunglasses and footwear etc. The fashion brand has been described as groundbreaking and in a statement regarding the launch, he said that Puaz Brand is a brand that hopes to change the whole look of clothing, shoes for women and men, handbags and more by giving them a wide range of fashion ideas but also bringing them closer to their favorite brands, and this will further support the growth of the fashion industry.[20][21][22]

Awards & Nominations
Year Category Awards Result
2019 Most Supportive Man Of The Year Starqt Awards South Africa Won[23]
2019 Best African Talent/Artist Manager 2019 African Entertainment Awards USA Nominated[24]
2015 Most Promising Act TVMA ( Tanzania Vibe Magazine Awards ) Won[25]

References
  1. "SPLA | Joel Vincent Joseph (Mr Puaz)". www.spla.pro. Retrieved 2019-06-18.
  2. https://mpasho.co.ke/authors/queen-of-goss. "Exclusive: Five things you need to know about Harmonize's ex manager". Mpasho. Retrieved 2021-09-16. {{cite web}}: External link in |last= (help)
  3. "Former Harmonize Manager Mr Puaz Launched His Brand". www.operanewsapp.com. Retrieved 2021-08-18.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  4. "Meet the man tasked to handle Harmonize by Diamond (Photos)". Pulselive.co.ke. 2018-05-08. Retrieved 2019-01-12.
  5. "Rayvanny, Lil Ommy and Mr Puaz win glamorous awards in South Africa". Facebook. 2019-10-27. Retrieved 2019-10-27.
  6. nairobipress (2019-06-19). "Former Harmonize Manager Mr Puaz Nominated for Prestigious Award in South Africa". Nairobi Press. Retrieved 2019-06-25.
  7. #thecroonzone (2019-06-19). "Ex Harmonize Manager Puaz nominated in Starqt Awards, South Africa". Croon Zone. Retrieved 2019-06-25.
  8. "List of Stars nominated for the AEAUSA Awards". Facebook. 2019-08-25. Retrieved 2019-08-25.
  9. Ug, Spy; Reporter, A. (2019-08-24). "2019 Africa Entertainment Awards USA: Chameleon, Kenzo Nominated As Bebe Is Snubbed!". The Spy. Retrieved 2019-08-25.
  10. "Hamornize atengana na meneja wake". 2019-01-03. Retrieved 2019-06-25.
  11. "List of Musicians and Managers who have ditched WCB Wasafi". Facebook. 2019-08-20. Retrieved 2019-08-25.
  12. Chacha, Rhobi. "Hiki ndicho kichwa kipya cha Harmonize". mobile.mwanaspoti.co.tz. Retrieved 2019-07-02.
  13. Dzungu, Abdalla Seif (2019-08-25). "'Harmonize ataimarika zaidi nje ya WCB'". Retrieved 2019-08-26.
  14. Mwangi, Lily (2019-01-05). "'I decided to step out' Another Wasafi member calls it quits". Kiss FM. Retrieved 2019-01-09.
  15. "Manager ditches 'arrogant' bongo star Harmonize". Nairobi News. Retrieved 2019-01-09.
  16. "Meneja wa Harmonize Asepa WCB". Global Publishers. 2019-01-02. Retrieved 2019-06-25.
  17. "Aliyekuwa meneja wa Harmonize, Mr Puaz ashambuliwa kisa kauli ya 'pesa imem-badili tabia Harmonize'". Bongo5.com. 2019-01-05. Retrieved 2019-07-03.
  18. "Tanzanian singer 'to publish music business book'". Music In Africa. 2018-08-09. Retrieved 2019-07-18.
  19. "Former Harmonize Manager Mr Puaz Launched His Brand - Opera News". ke.opera.news. Retrieved 2021-09-16.
  20. Alex, John (2021-09-13). "Meneja Wa Zamani Wa Harmonize Azindua Chapa Yake Ya Puaz Shop". Bongo Swaggz. Retrieved 2021-09-16.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  21. "Ex-Harmonize Manager Mr. Puaz unveils new business venture, talks artiste management [Exclusive]". Pulselive Kenya. 2021-09-11. Retrieved 2021-09-16.
  22. Bundala, Fredrick (2021-09-13). "ALIYEKUWA MENEJA WA HARMONIZE AZINDUA BRAND YAKE KUPITIA PUAZ SHOP". Simulizi na Sauti (SnS). Retrieved 2021-09-16.
  23. "Tanzanian artists' manager Mr Puaz wins most supportive man at Starqt awards in South Africa". hivisasa.com. Retrieved 2019-10-27.
  24. "List of Stars nominated for the AEAUSA Awards". 25 August 2019.
  25. Biko, Steve (2019-02-09). "Mr Puaz". Afro Muziki. Retrieved 2019-06-25.

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