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Revision as of 11:30, 23 October 2017
Diamond Platnumz | |
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Background information | |
Birth name | Nasibu Abdul Juma |
Born | [1] Tandale, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania | 2 October 1989
Origin | Kigoma, Tanzania |
Genres | Bongo flava, afro-pop |
Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter, dancer |
Instrument(s) | Vocals, piano, guitar, drums |
Years active | (2009–present) |
Labels | WCB (Wasafi Classic Baby) |
Website | www |
Naseeb Abdul Juma (born 2 October 1989), popularly known by his stage name Diamond Platnumz (or simply Diamond), is a Tanzanian bongo flava recording artist and dancer from Tanzania. He is best known for his hit song "Number One" which he featured Nigerian artiste Davido. Diamond has won numerous awards at Channel O and the HiPipo Music Awards. He performed at the Big Brother Africa 7 eviction show in May 2012.[2] Diamond is considered influential among his fans, and is said to be the most loved and decorated Tanzanian artist at the moment.[3] He was believed to be the highest selling Tanzanian artist of ringtones by mobile phone companies in 2013, as well as being among the artists earning the highest income in the African Great Lakes region's music industry.[3]
Personal
Diamond is a Muslim.[4] In 2010, he endorsed Tanzania's dominant ruling party, the Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) and its presidential candidate, Jakaya Kikwete.[5] He also recorded a remix of his single Mbagala, titled CCM Tusonge Mbele (CCM Let's Move Forward).[6]
Diamond is currently jointly managed by Babu Tale and Said Fella, one of two top music industry key people in Tanzania. Cite error: A <ref>
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Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
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2014 | "Number One"[11][12] | Most Gifted Newcomer | Won |
Most Gifted East | Won | ||
Most Gifted Afro Pop | Won | ||
Most Gifted Video of the Year | Nominated |
Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
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2015 | "Number One" | East Africa Superhit | Won |
Top Ten Tube Music Awards
Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
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2014 | "Diamond Platnumz" | Best Artist East Africa | Won |
Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
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2014 | Himself | African Artiste of the Year[13] | Nominated |
Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
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2014 | Himself | Prize in Entertainment[14] | Won |
Nzumari Awards
Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
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2012 | "Diamond" | Best Male Artist – Tanzania | Won |
Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
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2014 | Himself | Best African Act[15] | Nominated |
2015 | himself | Best African Act[16] | Won |
2015 | himself | worldwide act (Africa/India) | Won |
Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
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2010 | Diamond | Best New Artist | Nominated |
2014 | Diamond | Best Male[17] | Nominated |
Diamond (featuring Davido) | Best Collaboration[17] | Nominated | |
2015 | Diamond | Best Male | Nominated |
Best Collaboration (BumBum Ft Iyanya) | Nominated | ||
Best Live Act | Won | ||
2016 | Diamond | Best Male Artist | Nominated |
Artist of the year | Nominated |
Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
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2014 | Diamond | Best International Act: Africa[18] | Nominated |
2016 | Diamond | Best International Act: Africa | Nominated |
African Muzik Magazine Awards
Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
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2014 | Himself | Best Male East Africa[19] | Won |
Artist of the Year[20] | Nominated | ||
"Number One" | Best Video of the Year[20] | Nominated | |
"Number One Remix" | Best Collabo[20] | Nominated | |
Song of the Year[20] | Nominated | ||
2015 | himself | Best Male Artist East Africa | Won |
Nana | Video of the year | Won | |
Himself | Artist Of The Year | Won | |
Alive with Bracket | Afrimma Best Insipirational Song | Won | |
Nana Ft Flavour N'abania | Best Collaboration | Nominated | |
Nana | Best Dance Video | Nominated | |
Nitampata Wapi | Song Of The Year | Nominated |
Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
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2010 | Diamond | Best Upcoming Artist[21] | Won |
"Kamwambie" | Best Song | Won | |
Best R&B Song | Won | ||
2011 | Diamond | Best Male Singer | Nominated |
Best Male Artist | Nominated | ||
Best Afro Pop Song "Mbagala" | Nominated | ||
Best Video "Mbagala" | Nominated | ||
2012 | Diamond | Best Male Artist[22] | Won |
Best Song Writer[21] | Won | ||
Best Male Singer | Nominated | ||
"Moyo Wangu" | Best Music Video[21] | Won | |
Best Song of the year | Nominated | ||
Afro Pop Song of the Year | Nominated | ||
2013 | Diamond | Best Male Artist | Won |
Best Male Singer | Won | ||
2014 | Diamond | Best Male Artist | Won |
Best Male Writer | Won | ||
Best Male Entertainer of the Year | Won | ||
"Muziki Gani" (Nay Wamitego featuring Diamond) | Best Collaboration Song | Won | |
"Number One" | Best Afro Pop Song | Won | |
Best Music Video | Won | ||
Song of the year | Won | ||
2015 | Diamond | Best Male Artist | Nominated |
Best Male Performer | Nominated | ||
Songwriter of the Year | Nominated | ||
Mdogo Mdogo | Afro Pop Song of the Year | Nominated | |
Video of the Year | Won | ||
Nitampata Wapi | Best Zouk/Rhumba Song | Won | |
Kerewa | Best Collaboration | Nominated |
Tanzania People's Choice Awards
Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
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2014 | My Number One | Favourite Male Video | Won |
2015 | Diamond | Favourite Male Artist | Nominated |
References
- ^ "DIAMOND PLATNUMZ – ENGLISH BIOGRAPHY". Diamondtz.com. Archived from the original on 6 June 2014. Retrieved 5 June 2014.
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suggested) (help) - ^ dstv, Channel-O. "award-winning Tanzanian artist Diamond Platinum perform live". StarGame gig-guide. Channel-O. Retrieved 23 May 2013.
- ^ a b "Mastaa 20 wa burudani, michezo na urembo Tanzania wenye ushawishi mkubwa zaidi". bongo5. 26 April 2013.
- ^ "Diamond on the Sporah Show". Sporah Show. Retrieved 16 June 2014.
- ^ "Mimi na mchagua Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete" (in Swahili). 28 August 2010. Retrieved 17 September 2014.
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- ^ "Yemi Alade, Wizkid, Diamond Platnumz, Cassper Nyovest & others Nominated for Watsup TV Africa Music Video Awards set to hold this December - BellaNaija". www.bellanaija.com. Retrieved 23 August 2017.
- ^ Nsabimana, Eddie (11 October 2016). "Rwanda: Knowles' Video Nominated At Watsup TV Africa Music Video Awards". Retrieved 23 August 2017 – via AllAfrica.
- ^ Mawuli, David. "WAMVA 2016: Bisa Kdei, Shatta Wale, Sarkodie, Wizkid, Flavour, others nominated". pulse.com.gh. Retrieved 23 August 2017.
- ^ Marshall, Rhodé (5 September 2014). "Channel O Africa announces Music Video Awards nominees". Mail & Guardian. Retrieved 12 September 2014.
- ^ Abimboye, Micheal (30 November 2014). "Tanzanian, South African floor Nigeria's Davido at Channel O Music Awards". Premium Times. Retrieved 30 November 2014.
- ^ Ochugba, Mary (10 October 2014). "The Headies unveils 2014 nominees". Business Day. Retrieved 17 October 2014.
- ^ Ezeamalu, Ben (25 July 2014). "Yaya Toure, Ice Prince, Davido Shortlisted For 2014 Future Africa Awards". Premium Times. Retrieved 5 August 2014.
- ^ "Davido nominated for MTV Europe awards". premiumtimesng.com. Retrieved 12 September 2014.
- ^ "Davido nominated for MTV Europe awards". premiumtimesng.com. Retrieved 25 October 2015.
- ^ a b "Mafikizolo, Uhuru, Davido lead nominations for MTV Africa Music Awards". Sowetan LIVE. Retrieved 17 April 2014.
- ^ "Beyonce & Jay Z Lead 2014 BET Awards". Billboard. 26 January 2014. Retrieved 14 May 2014.
- ^ "Sarkodie, Fuse ODG, DJ Black, others win at AFRIMMA Awards". Ghana Web. 27 July 2014. Retrieved 28 July 2014.
- ^ a b c d "See Nominees for the African Muzik Magazine Awards (AFRIMMA) 2014". Bellanaija. 9 June 2014. Retrieved 28 July 2014.
- ^ a b c Cinema, Bongo. "Naseeb Abdul 'Diamond'". bongo cinema. Retrieved 24 May 2013.
- ^ Kenya, The star. "Nzumari CEO organiser robbed after awards". The star-kenya. Retrieved 29 November 2012.
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