Tanzanian singer, dancer, philanthropist and businessman
Diamond Platnumz
Diamond Platnumz during a press conference in 2012
Background information
Birth name
Naseeb Abdul Juma Issack
[1]
Born
Tandale, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Origin
Kigoma, Tanzania
Genres
Bongo flava
Afro-pop
Afrobeats
rumba
ndombolo
RnB
Occupation(s)
Singer
songwriter
dancer
businessman
Actor
Instrument(s)
Vocals
piano
guitar
drums
Years active
2009–present
Labels
WCB Wasafi
Warner Music Group
Warner Music South Africa
Website
Diamond Platnumz on Twitter
Musical artist
Naseeb Abdul Juma Issack, professionally known as Diamond Platnumz, is a Tanzanian bongo flava recording artist, dancer, philanthropist and businessman. He is the founder and CEO of WCB Wasafi Record Label, Wasafi Bet and Wasafi Media. Diamond has gained a massive following in East and Central Africa.[2] He became the first Africa-based artist to reach 900 million views on YouTube.[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]
^Neophytou, Nadia (6 August 2021). "How Diamond Platnumz Became Tanzania's Biggest Star". Billboard.
^"Mastaa 20 wa burudani, michezo na urembo Tanzania wenye ushawishi mkubwa zaidi". bongo5. 26 April 2013.
^"Diamond Platnumz becomes first African artiste to hit 900 million views on Youtube". The Citizen Tanzania. 23 March 2020.
^"Diamond & WCB-Wasafi Ink Another Lucrative Deal with International Company (Photos)". Pulse Kenya. 18 May 2021. Retrieved 18 May 2021.
^"Warner Music Group Warner Music Announces Partnership with Diamond Platnumz and WCB-Wasafi". Warner Music Group Official Website. 18 May 2021. Retrieved 18 May 2021.
^"Warner Music partners with Diamond Platnumz | Complete Music Update". Retrieved 18 May 2021.
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video director shot and directed a song titled Why by The Ben and DiamondPlatnumz. He was born on January 9, 1987, in Kampala, Uganda.[citation needed]...
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dumped DiamondPlatnumz crony". E-Daily. Archived from the original on 19 October 2020. Retrieved 15 October 2020. "15 East African celebrities Diamond Platnumz...