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Diamond Platnumz
File:Diamond Platnumz 2.png
Background information
Birth nameNasibu Abdul Juma Issack
Born (1989-10-02) 2 October 1989 (age 34)[1]
Tandale, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
OriginKigoma Region, Tanzania
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • dancer
  • businessman
Instrument(s)
  • Vocals
  • piano
  • guitar
  • drums
Years active2009–present
Labels
WebsiteDiamond Platnumz on Twitter
Countries of artists Diamond Platnumz has released official songs with

Nasibu Abdul Juma Issack (born 2 October 1989), popularly known by his stage name Diamond Platnumz, is a Tanzanian bongo flava recording artist, dancer, philanthropist and a businessman of Ha heritage. He was born and raised in Tandale, Dar es Salaam.He is the founder and CEO of WCB Wasafi Record Label, Zoom Extra, Wasafi Bet and Wasafi Media. Diamond has gained a cult following in East and Central Africa.[2] He became the first Africa-based artist to reach a combined total of 900 million YouTube views.[3]

After signing a record deal with Universal Music in 2017, Platnumz released his third studio album, A Boy from Tandale (2018). In 2021, Diamond together with his record label WCB Wasafi[4] entered into a 360 Partnership with Warner Music Group. [5][6]

Career

Career beginnings and breakthrough

His career began in 2006 then aged 17 years old while selling clothes. He would record songs with the money he earned from the clothes' business and eventually recorded his first single "Toka Mwanzo", a Bongo flava song fused with R&B.[7] The song was not successful commercially.

His breakthrough hit single "Kamwambie" was released in 2010.[7] The song won three Tanzania Music Awards.[8] He then released his debut studio album Kamwambie same year in 2010.

In 2014, Platnumz earned nomination at BET Awards 2014 for Best International Act: Africa.[9]

Platnumz has frequently collaborated with videographer Director Kenny for his music videos. The music video for "Waah", directed by Kenny, was nominated for "Best African Video" at the 2021 All Africa Music Awards.[10][11]

Personal life

Diamond is a Muslim.[12] With his former partner, South African-based Ugandan businesswoman Zari Hassan,[13] he has two children.[14][15] He became a father for the third time with Tanzanian model Hamisa Mobeto.[16] As of 2019 Diamond was dating Kenyan model and musician Tanasha Donna, with whom he fathered one son, born in October 2019.[17] The two have since separated with Tanasha Donna flying back to her home country, Kenya.

Diamond is the cousin of Tanzanian socialite-cum-DJ, Romeo Abdul Jones, professionally known as Romy Jones.[18] He also has two sisters, musician Queen Darleen, and entrepreneur-socialite Esma Platinumz.[19]

In 2010, he endorsed Tanzania's dominant ruling party, the Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) and its presidential candidate, Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete.[20] He has released further songs with lyrics supporting CCM, such as "CCM Tusonge Mbele" ("CCM Let's Move Forward").[21]

Commercial activities

On 23 January 2019, Diamond Platnumz was officially introduced as Pepsi Brand Ambassador in East Africa.[22]

On 13 September 2019, Diamond Platnumz became Brand Ambassador of Parimatch Africa.[23]

On 25 September 2019, Diamond was named the Nice One Brand Ambassador.[24]

On 4 March 2020, Diamond Platnumz was unveiled as the new Brand Ambassador of Coral Paints (Tanzania).[25]

Awards and nominations

Main article: List of awards and nominations received by Diamond Platnumz

Discography

Albums

Singles and collaborations

Year Title Album
2010
 "Kamwambie" Kamwambie
"Nitarejea"(feat. Hawa)
"Nakupa Moyo Wangu"(feat. Mr Blue)
"Nalia Na Mengi"(feat. Chid Benz)
"Jisachi"(feat. Ngwair & Geez Mabovu)
"Wivuwivu"(feat. Rj The Dj)
"Mbagala"
"I Hate You"(feat. Hemedy PHD)
"Binadam"
"Wakunesanesa"
"Si Uko Tayari"
"Toka Mwanzo"(feat. Fatma & Rj The Dj)
2012
 "Lala Salama" Lala Salama
"Moyo Wangu"
"Chanda Chema"
"Nimpende Nani"
"Najua"
"Mawazo"
"Kwanini"
"Natamani"
"Gongo La Mboto"(feat. Mrisho Mpoto)
"Kizaizi"
2018 "Hallelujah" (feat. Morgan Heritage) A Boy from Tandale
"Waka" (feat. Rick Ross)
"Baikoko"
"Pamela" (feat. Young Killer)
"Iyena" (feat. Rayvanny)
"Kosa Langu"
"Nikuone"
″Baila″
"Sijaona"
"African Beauty" (feat. Omarion)
"Eneka"
"Fire" (feat. Tiwa Savage)
"Marry You" (feat. Ne-Yo)
"Number One" (feat. Davido) [Remix]
"Nana" (feat. Flavour)
"Kidogo" (feat. P-Square)
"Amanda" (feat. Jah Prayzah)
"Far Away" (feat. Vanessa Mdee)
"The One" Songs
"Jibebe"(With. Mbosso & Lava Lava)
"Kanyaga"
"Inama" (feat. Fally Ipupa)
"Baba Lao"
"Sound"(feat. Teni (singer))
"Gere"(With. Tanasha Donna)
"Jeje"
"Haunisumbui"[30]
"Ongeza"
"Waah"(feat. Koffi Olomide)
2021 "Naanzaje"

Featured in

Year Title Album
2017 "Love you Die" (Patoranking ft. Diamond Platnumz)
2019
 "My Way Remix" (Stanley Enow ft. Diamond Platnumz)
"Yope" Remix (Innoss'B ft. Diamond Platnumz)
″Moto″(Wawa Salegy ft. Diamond Platnumz)
"Penzi" (Ya Levis ft. Diamond Platnumz)
2020 "Wasted Energy" (Alicia Keys ft. Diamond Platnumz)

References

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  1. ^ Moodtz-english-biography "Simba Mood Tz – ENGLISH BIOGRAPHY". simba.com. Archived from Moodtz-english-biography the original on 8 September 2016. Retrieved 5 June 2014. {{cite web}}: |archive-date= / |archive-url= timestamp mismatch; 6 June 2014 suggested (help); Check |archive-url= value (help); Check |url= value (help)
  2. ^ "Mastaa 20 wa burudani, michezo na urembo Tanzania wenye ushawishi mkubwa zaidi". bongo5. 26 April 2013.
  3. ^ "Diamond Platnumz becomes first African artiste to hit 1,654,015,581 billion views on Youtube".
  4. ^ "Diamond & WCB-Wasafi Ink Another Lucrative Deal with International Company (Photos)". Pulse Kenya. 18 May 2021. Retrieved 18 May 2021.
  5. ^ "Warner Music Group Warner Music Announces Partnership with Diamond Platnumz and WCB-Wasafi". Warner Music Group Official Website. Retrieved 18 May 2021.
  6. ^ "Warner Music partners with Diamond Platnumz | Complete Music Update". Retrieved 18 May 2021.
  7. ^ a b "How Diamond Platnumz Became Tanzania's Biggest Star - The Citizen". The Citizen. Retrieved 8 August 2021.
  8. ^ Neophytou, Nadia. "How Diamond Platnumz Became Tanzania's Biggest Star". Billaboard. Retrieved 8 June 2021.
  9. ^ "Beyonce & Jay Z Lead 2014 BET Awards". Billboard. 26 January 2014. Retrieved 14 May 2014.
  10. ^ "Best African Video". www.afrima.org.
  11. ^ "What Artists Are Nominated for All Africa Music Awards 2021". www.lifestyleug.com. Retrieved 12 October 2021.
  12. ^ "Diamond on the Sporah Show". Sporah Show. Retrieved 16 June 2014.
  13. ^ Musungu, Nahashon (15 February 2018). "Zari Hassan finally divorces Diamond Platnumz... on Valentine's Day". Nairobi News. Retrieved 5 April 2018.
  14. ^ Aswani, Nixon (21 February 2018). "Diamond Platnumz biography: facts you didn't know about the king of Wasafi". Tuko.co.ke - Kenya news. Retrieved 19 November 2018.
  15. ^ Mbuthia, Geoffrey (11 May 2018). "Diamond denies rumours that Prince Nillan is not his son". Mpasho News. Retrieved 19 November 2018.
  16. ^ "Diamond Platnumz Admits Cheating on Zari With Model Hamisa Mobeto". TowerPostNews. 19 September 2017. Retrieved 19 November 2018.
  17. ^ Muli, Davis. "17 hours of labour: Tanasha Donna welcomes first child with Diamond". Standard Digital News. Retrieved 18 February 2020.
  18. ^ "Diamond's brother Romy Jons and wife expecting their first child (Video)". Facebook. 31 July 2019.
  19. ^ Sauce, The (3 December 2019). "Diamond Platnumz's elder sister Queen Darleen married as a second wife".
  20. ^ "Mimi na mchagua Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete" [I have selected Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete] (in Swahili). 28 August 2010. Retrieved 17 September 2014.
  21. ^ "Diamond Mbagala Remix CCM Tusonge Mbele" [Mbagala Remix CCM Let's Move Forward] (in Swahili). 30 August 2014. Retrieved 17 September 2014.
  22. ^ Kahaso, Wendy (24 January 2019). "Diamond officially appointed as Pepsi brand ambassador".
  23. ^ "Diamond Platnumz brand ambassador for Parimatch Africa". iGaming Business. 13 September 2019.
  24. ^ "Diamond lands another ambassadorial deal (Video)". Facebook. 25 September 2019.
  25. ^ "Details of Diamond's press conference that went down in Dar es Salaam". Facebook. 4 March 2020.
  26. ^ "Free Music Streaming & Sharing | Audiomack". audiomack.com.
  27. ^ "Free Music Streaming & Sharing | Audiomack". audiomack.com.
  28. ^ "A Boy From Tandale: How The Diamond Platnumz Album Launch & Songa Bash Went Down - Potentash". Potentash. 16 March 2018. Retrieved 20 March 2018.
  29. ^ "Diamond Platnumz 'A Boy From Tandale' Album Launch – Kenya (Review)". Black Roses. 15 March 2018. Retrieved 20 March 2018.
  30. ^ "Music + Lyrics: Diamond Platnumz – Haunisumbui Mp3 & Lyrics". Amebo9ja. 3 October 2020. Retrieved 6 October 2020.
  31. ^ "Diamond & WCB-Wasafi Ink Another Lucrative Deal with International Company (Photos)"". Retrieved Wix9ja. 18 May 2021. Retrieved 18 May 2021.. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help); no-break space character in |accessdate= at position 31 (help)

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