Diamond Platnumz
Nasibu Abdul Juma Issack (born 2 October 1989), popularly known by his stage name Diamond Platnumz, is a Tanzanian bongo flava recording artist, actor, dancer, philanthropist and a businessman from Tandale, Dar es Salaam. He is the founder and CEO of WCB Wasafi Record Label also a TV Station titled Wasafi Tv & a radio station titled Wasafi Fm.[2] has had several hit songs including "Number One" featuring Nigerian artist Davido. Diamond won numerous awards at Channel O, MTV Awards, Soundcity, Kilimnjaro Music Awards, Headies, Afrima, Afrimma, Kora, AEA, the HiPipo Music Awards and more.
Diamond Platnumz | |
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| Birth name | Naseeb Abdul Juma |
| Born | 2 October 1989[1] Tandale, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania |
| Origin | Kigoma, Tanzania |
| Genres | Bongo flava, afro-pop, afro beat |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter,actor, dancer, businessman |
| Instruments | Vocals, piano, guitar, drums |
| Years active | 2009–present |
| Labels | WCB Wasafi, Universal Music Group, |
| Associated acts | Harmonize, Davido, Flavour N'abania,Patoranking, Jah Prayzah, Tiwa Savage,Rick Ross, Dully Sykes, Ne-Yo,Shetta, Iyanya, AKA (rapper), Waje,Mix Master Garzy, Omarion, Teni, P-Square, Rayvanny, Wizkid, Lavalava |
Diamond Platnumz is considered influential among his fans, and is said to be the most loved and decorated artiste in East and Central Africa 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 life
Diamond is a Muslim.[4] In 2010, he endorsed Tanzania's dominant ruling party, the Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) and its presidential candidate, Jakaya Mrisho 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 Sallam Ahmed Sharaff (Sallam SK) a.k.a Don Mendez, Hamisi Shaban Taletale(Babu Tale) and Saidi Hassan Mlinge (Mkubwa Fella) from the Tanzanian music industry.[7]
With his former partner, South African based Ugandan businesswoman Zari Hassan,[8] he has two children.[9][10] He had his third child with the model Hamisa Mobeto.[11] As of 2019 Diamond is dating Kenyan model and musician Tanasha Donna, with whom they have one son, Naseeb Jr., born 2 October 2019.[12] The two have since separated with Tanasha Donna flying back to her home country, Kenya. Diamond is the younger brother to Tanzanian socialite celeb who also does a DJ work with him, Romeo Abdul Jones alias Rommy Jones.[13] He also has two blood related sisters, one who is a musician known from her stage name Queen Darleen and Esma Platinumz.[14]
Controversies
Awards and nominations
Discography
Endorsements
On 23 January 2019, Diamond Platnumz, was officially introduced as Pepsi Brand Ambassador in East Africa. The Pepsi Management in Tanzania, unveiled Diamond Platnumz as the entrusted individual to promote their brand within East Africa and increase sales [15]
On 13 September 2019, Diamond platnumz started working officially with Parimatch Africa as their Brand Ambassador [16]
On 25 September 2019, Diamond was named the Nice One Brand Ambassador.[17]
On 4 March 2020, Diamond Platnumz was unveiled as the new Brand Ambassador of Coral Paints (Tanzania).[18]
Albums
Diamond Platnumz released his debut album Kamwambie in 2010, with a total of 12 songs.[19]
Diamond Platnumz released his second album Lala Salama in 2012, with a total of 10 songs.[20]
On 14 March 2018, Diamond Platnumz released his third album in Kenya.[21][22]
- 2010: Kamwambie
- 2012: Lala Salama
- 2018: A Boy from Tandale
Singles and collaborations
Most of Diamond Platnumz' songs have been said by many to be the most popular ever from any Tanzanian music artist.
| Year | Title | Album |
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| 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) | ||
| Songs | "The One" | Songs |
| "Jibebe"(With. Mbosso & Lava Lava) | ||
| "Kanyaga" | ||
| "Inama" (feat. Fally Ipupa) | ||
| "Baba Lao" | ||
| "Sound"(feat. Teni (singer)) | ||
| "Gere"(With. Tanasha Donna) | ||
| "Jeje" | ||
Featured in
| Year | Title | Album |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 |
"My Way Remix" (Stanley Enow feat. Diamond Platnumz) | |
| "Yope" Remix (Innoss'B feat. Diamond Platnumz) | ||
| ″Moto″(Wawa Salegy feat. Diamond Platnumz) | ||
| "Penzi" (Ya Levis feat. Diamond Platnumz) | ||
References
- "DIAMOND PLATNUMZ – ENGLISH BIOGRAPHY". Diamondtz.com. Archived from the original on 6 June 2014. Retrieved 5 June 2014.
- "Diamond Platnumz buys state of the art equipment for Wasafi FM [Video]". Facebook. 13 September 2018.
- "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 (15 February 2018). "Zari Hassan finally divorces Diamond Platnumz... on Valentine's Day". Nairobi News. Retrieved 5 April 2018.
- 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.
- Mbuthia, Geoffrey (11 May 2018). "Diamond denies rumours that Prince Nillan is not his son". Mpasho News. Retrieved 19 November 2018.
- "Diamond Platnumz Admits Cheating on Zari With Model Hamisa Mobeto". TowerPostNews. 19 September 2017. Retrieved 19 November 2018.
- Muli, Davis. "17 hours of labour: Tanasha Donna welcomes first child with Diamond". Standard Digital News. Retrieved 18 February 2020.
- "Diamond's brother Romy Jons and wife expecting their first child (Video)". Facebook. 31 July 2019.
- Sauce, The (3 December 2019). "Diamond Platnumz's elder sister Queen Darleen married as a second wife".
- Kahaso, Wendy (24 January 2019). "Diamond officially appointed as Pepsi brand ambassador".
- "Diamond Platnumz brand ambassador for Parimatch Africa". iGaming Business. 13 September 2019.
- "Diamond lands another ambassadorial deal (Video)". Facebook. 25 September 2019.
- "Details of Diamond's press conference that went down in Dar es Salaam". Facebook. 4 March 2020.
- "Free Music Streaming & Sharing | Audiomack". audiomack.com.
- "Free Music Streaming & Sharing | Audiomack". audiomack.com.
- "A Boy From Tandale: How The Diamond Platnumz Album Launch & Songa Bash Went Down - Potentash". Potentash. 16 March 2018. Retrieved 20 March 2018.
- "Diamond Platnumz 'A Boy From Tandale' Album Launch – Kenya (Review)". Black Roses. 15 March 2018. Retrieved 20 March 2018.
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