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Naseeb Abdul Juma (born 2 October 1989), popularly known by his stage name Diamond Platnumz, is a Tanzanianbongo flava recording artist and dancer from Tanzania. He has had several hit songs including "Number One" which he featured Nigerian artist Davido. Diamond 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 East and Central African artist at the moment.[3] He is 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 jointly managed by Babu Tale and Said Fella from the Tanzanian music industry.[7]
In February 2018 he launched his new Wasafi Tv and Radio in Tanzania.He also launched his first album “A Boy from Tandale" at NairobiKenya in march 2018.
Diamond is said to be the richest musician in "East Africa". hes also the second musician after Youssou Ndour of Senegal to own a TV and a RADIO station in "AFRICA"
He has two children with his former spouse, South African based Ugandan businesswoman Zari Hassan.[8]
Discography
Diamond Platnumz released his debut album on 14 March, 2018 in Kenya.[9][10]
Most of Diamond Platnumz songs have been said by many to be the most popular ever from any Tanzanian music artist.
^Certain award groups do not simply award one winner. They acknowledge several different recipients, have runners-up, and have third place. Since this is a specific recognition and is different from losing an award, runner-up mentions are considered wins in this award tally. For simplification and to avoid errors, each award in this list has been presumed to have had a prior nomination.
On 3 May 2014, Diamond Platnumz set a new record at the Tanzania Music Awards by winning 7 awards, including Best Male Writer, Best Male Artist, Best Song Writer and Best Male Entertainer of the Year. The previous record was set by 20%, a recording artist who walked away with 5 awards at the 2011 Tanzania Music Awards where diamond left empty handed.Prior to accomplishments, Diamond held the record for winning 4 ,awards at the 2010 Tanzania Music Awards.