Jua Cali vs. Wakadinali in 'Verzuz' Battle of Hip Hop Rap Hitmakers

Paul Julius Nunda, better known by his stage name Jua Cali, is a Kenyan hip hop rapper. In 2000 together with producer Clemo they founded Calif Records where Jua Cali has stayed since. Jua Cali performs in Kiswahili and Sheng in a popular Kenyan style of rapping called genge.

Wakadinali who comprise of talented rappers from eastlands area; Domani Munga and Scar are the most prolific rap duo in the hip hop genre and they have remained consistent always giving their fans something to keep them entertained.

Jua Cali upset a lot of hip-hop fans on Twitter few days ago after he claimed in a tweet about how he was feared by another established artiste when he approached him to do a verzus battle. Wakadinali Fans were among the many who reacted to Jua Cali’s comments, and now the two group fans are going for each other on social media.

He tweeted .

A few months back I approached one of the OGz in the game(I will not name names) we do a #Verzus zile excuses nilipata 'oh we have to get the money right' 'oh not sure how people will react' 'oh I have to consult with my people"
DAMN!!!! Smh.....

— JuaCali (@juacaliGenge) July 23, 2020

A fan suggested that Jua Cali and Wakadinali do a rap battle.

In response Jua Cali alleged that Wakadinali’s catalogue could not much up to his, making a verzus between them impossible.

Wakadinali however felt rubbed the wrong way and so took it to respond by terming Jua Cali as being old, and that he had since blocked them following the debate.

Ambieni jua cali tumesema HAITAKI HASIRA... Yaani ametublock na hatujui, tukona beef na hatujui 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 OLD IS OLD

— RONG RENDE ™ (@Wakadinali) July 24, 2020

Fans couldn't help but be baffled by Wakadinali  confidence, because Jua Cali is one of the most celebrated artists of our time. Fans preceded to rip into Wakadinali, showing just how many hits Jua cali has in one tweet.

People can be so disrespectful. How do you start comparing Jua Cali to Wakadinali? You people need to understand that #Juacali used to pull crowds without Social media, he used to sell his music without itunes, YouTube etc. He still does that 20years down the line.

— BRAVIN YURI (@BravinYuri) July 26, 2020

Jua Cali is A legend an icon,you can only compare him to Nameless,Nonini and the Likes Wakadinali are Just a bunch of Confused boys,who have smoked weed and they are into too much masturbation! They gat nothing to offer to this Industry,They ought to respect the OGs Period!!! pic.twitter.com/CSh07j2NLC

— #YouthAdvocate KE🇰🇪 (@RonoTheeDon) July 26, 2020

I saw Jua Cali trending and I had thought he has found Corona cure known as wakadinali. pic.twitter.com/IZju7A5OYs

— Wandaka(Crescendo Doyen) (@FortHallFinest) July 26, 2020

Why is Wakadinali not trending....Jua Cali must be so Powerful pic.twitter.com/zEnzg0ufYr

— Mûťhūñgü™🗿 (@Muthungu9) July 26, 2020

Other fans were in support of Wakadinali

Jua Cali feels threeatened by Wakadinali what a sad day for Kenyan HipHop

— 🐐 not Matata (@itsbosireee) July 23, 2020

@juacaliGenge is a legend and we respect him but you also got to understand this is 2020 not 2001. Rong Rende to the world @Wakadinali.

— Muska Domestika (@kelvingetafix) July 26, 2020

Wacha Jua Cali, I'll pick @Wakadinali over any rapper in the 254. Check their discography before tweeting.

— John Paul (@PopeJayp) July 26, 2020

Funny thing is that Jua Cali and Wakadinali did a song back in 2016:

While everyone has got a lot to say about who’s “better,” we wanted to know what the charts say. According to Bounce Nation, there’s a very clear winner. Check out the detailed break down below.

Jua Cali Awards

Won

2006 Kisima Music Awards - Boomba Male [6]
2007 Chaguo La Teeniez Awards (CHAT Awards) - Best Male & Celebrity of the Year[7]
2007 Kisima Music Awards - Best Male Artist & Boomba Male.[8]
2007 Pearl of Africa Music Awards (PAM Awards) - Best Male Artist (Kenya) [9]
2008 Chaguo La Teeniez Awards - Favourite Male Artiste & Best Live Stage Performance & Best Collabo Song ("Kwaheri" with Sainapei).[10]

Nominated

2006 Chaguo La Teeniez Awards - nominated in three categories, but won none of them [11]
2007 MTV Europe Music Awards - Best Africa Act
2007 MOBO Awards [12]
2008 Tanzania Music Awards - Best East African Song ("Kwaheri") [13]
2008 MTV Africa Music Awards - Best Male

Wakadinali Awards

In 2019 during the first Unkut HipHop awards, the group bagged a total of 7 awards including; best Rap Group 2019, Best Album, Song and Collabo of the Year.

Word from Bounce Nation:

At the top of the event, Bounce Nation took the time to recognize each other's achievements and contributions to the culture, setting a positive tone for what was to come.

Another thing is that the two are from Eastlands, Nairobi. Wakadinali being around for several years, the group has managed to release three awesome  albums namely;  Mtoto Wa Mama, Ndani Ya Cockpit and Wakadinali Ndani ya Cockpit 2.

Like most Kenyan artists, it took several years before Jua Cali's first full album was released. His album "Juacali Sekta" reached the stores in 2006, containing mostly previously released singles.

His single Kwaheri (featuring Sainapei) was a major hit in Kenya in 2007. At the New Year's Eve 2008/2009 he released a new album, Ngeli ya Genge.

Wakadinali has yet to respond to the ongoing debate.

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