Josiah Jachimike Okonkwo

Josiah Jachimike Okonkwo (born in Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria), known professionally as JJ DeJocular, is a Nigerian-born broadcaster, producer, DJ, and actor based in Canada. He is known for his humorous personality and versatility in entertainment, radio, and television production. He is the host and co-creator of the CBC audio series Inside Afrobeats, and is recognized for his roles in the Nigerian television comedy Professor Johnbull and the Canadian police procedural Hudson & Rex.

Early life and education Okonkwo was born in Owerri, Imo State, to Ifeanyi and Grace Okonkwo, both of Igbo extraction. He is the youngest of six children. He attended primary school in Owerri, where he participated in debates, sports, and general knowledge competitions. Raised in a Christian household, he took part in church recitations and drama performances.

In 1996, he relocated with his parents to Lagos, completing his primary education at Time & Time Schools and later serving as head prefect in secondary school. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Botany from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka in 2010.

Acting Okonkwo's acting career began in 2016 with a role in the Nigerian television comedy series Professor Johnbull as Makuachukwu Ilodibe, a perpetual university student. He also served as the voice-over artist for all promotional videos of the series.

Other ventures

DJing Okonkwo developed an interest in DJing in the late 1990s, inspired by Lagos radio DJs such as DJ Bombastic, DJ FX2, and DJ Jimmy Jatt. While studying at the University of Nigeria, he created and sold mixes recorded on VirtualDJ software. His passion for music led him to pursue professional DJing. He currently performs at events across Canada and streams live mixes online.

Karaoke Okonkwo launched his Karaoke Nite in August 2021 at Lavee Rooftop Lounge, Lekki, Lagos. The success of the event led to offers from several venues, though he limited appearances due to scheduling. The event now holds monthly in St. John's, Newfoundland.

Modeling Okonkwo has appeared in several television commercials, notably for the Nigerian telecommunications company Globacom, for which he served as a brand ambassador and voice-over artist between 2016 and 2023. He has featured in music videos by notable Nigerian artists, including Flavour.

Other work In addition to entertainment, Okonkwo has worked in healthcare, business analysis, data analytics, project management, and logistics.