Diamond Platnumz |
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Diamond Platnumz in 2012 |
Background information |
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Birth name |
Naseeb Abdul Juma |
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Born |
(1989-10-02) 2 October 1989[1] Tandale, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania |
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Origin |
Kigoma, Tanzania |
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Genres |
Bongo flava, afro-pop |
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Occupation(s) |
Singer-songwriter, dancer |
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Instruments |
Vocals, piano, guitar,
drums |
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Years active |
(2009– present) |
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Labels |
WCB Wasafi |
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Associated acts |
Davido, Iyanya, Waje, Bracket, Flavour N'abania, P-Square, Ne-Yo, Tiwa Savage, Patoranking, Rick Ross, Omarion, Vanessa Mdee, Rayvanny, Harmonize, Jah Prayzah, Chege, Cassper Nyovest, Miri Ben-Ari, Kcee, Donald, |
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Website |
www.thisisdiamond.com |
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Countries of artists of which Diamond Platnumz has released officials songs with
Naseeb Abdul Juma (born 2 October 1989), popularly known by his stage name Diamond Platnumz, is a Tanzanian bongo 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 Nairobi Kenya 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.
Awards and nominations
Diamond awards and nominations
Awards and nominations |
Award |
Wins |
Nominations |
- HiPipo Music Awards
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1 |
0 |
- Top Ten Tube Music Awards
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1 |
0 |
- The Future Africa Awards
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1 |
0 |
- Nzumari Awards
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1 |
0 |
- MTV Europe Music Awards
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1 |
1 |
- MTV Africa Music Awards
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1 |
5 |
- BET Awards
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0 |
1 |
- African Muzik Magazine Awards
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1 |
4 |
- Tanzania Music Awards
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17 |
11 |
- IRAWMA Awards
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1 |
1 |
- AFRIMMA Awards
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1 |
2 |
- HIRONIMO MHAPA Awards
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0 |
1 |
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Totals |
Awards won |
22 |
Nominations |
28 |
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.
Top Ten Tube Music Awards
African Muzik Magazine Awards
Tanzania People's Choice Awards
References
- ↑ "DIAMOND PLATNUMZ – ENGLISH BIOGRAPHY". Diamondtz.com. Archived from the original on 6 June 2014. Retrieved 5 June 2014.
- ↑ dstv, Channel-O. "award-winning Tanzanian artist Diamond Platinum perform live". StarGame gig-guide. Channel-O. Retrieved 23 May 2013.
- 1 2 "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" [I have selected Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete] (in Swahili). 28 August 2010. Retrieved 17 September 2014.
- ↑ "Diamond Mbagala Remix CCM Tusonge Mbele" [Mbagala Remix CCM Let's Move Forward] (in Swahili). 30 August 2014. Retrieved 17 September 2014.
- ↑ "Diamond Platnumz – Mistari Yetu" [Diamond Platnumz – Mistari Yetu] (in Swahili).
- ↑ Musungu, Nahashon (2018-02-15). "Zari Hassan finally divorces Diamond Platnumz... on Valentine's Day". Nairobi News. Retrieved 2018-04-05.
- ↑ "A Boy From Tandale: How The Diamond Platinumz Album Launch & Songa Bash Went Down - Potentash". Potentash. 2018-03-16. Retrieved 2018-03-20.
- ↑ "Diamond Platnumz 'A Boy From Tandale' Album Launch – Kenya (Review)". Black Roses. 2018-03-15. Retrieved 2018-03-20.
- ↑
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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.
- 1 2 "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.
- 1 2 3 4 "See Nominees for the African Muzik Magazine Awards (AFRIMMA) 2014". Bellanaija. 9 June 2014. Retrieved 28 July 2014.
- 1 2 3 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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