1. Naseeb Abdul Juma Issack, professionally known as Diamond Platnumz, is a Tanzanian bongo flava recording artist, dancer, philanthropist and businessman.
20 Facts About Diamond Platnumz
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Diamond Platnumz is the founder and CEO of WCB Wasafi Record Label, Wasafi Bet and Wasafi Media.
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Diamond Platnumz became the first Africa-based artist to reach 900 million views on YouTube.
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Diamond Platnumz started his music career in 2006 at the age of 18 years old while selling clothes.
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Diamond Platnumz's breakthrough hit single "Kamwambie" was released in 2010.
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Diamond Platnumz then released his debut studio album Kamwambie same year in 2010.
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In 2014, Diamond Platnumz earned a nomination at BET Awards 2014 for Best International Act: Africa.
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Diamond Platnumz has frequently collaborated with videographer Director Kenny for his music videos.
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In 2023 Diamond Platnumz released his second collaboration with Congolese musician, Koffi Olomide marking his second feature with Koffi after Waah released in 2020.
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In 2023, Diamond Platnumz won his third MTV EMA as the Best African Actor.
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Diamond Platnumz became a father for the third time with Tanzanian model Hamisa Mobetto.
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Diamond Platnumz is the cousin of Tanzanian socialite-cum-DJ, Romeo Abdul Jones, professionally known as Romy Jones.
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Diamond Platnumz has two sisters, musician Queen Darleen, and entrepreneur-socialite Esma Platnumz.
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Diamond Platnumz has released further songs with lyrics supporting CCM, such as "CCM Tusonge Mbele".
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Diamond Platnumz has been said and in various occasions confirmed that he is dating fellow WCB Wasafi label mate, Zuchu.
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On 23 January 2019, Diamond Platnumz was officially introduced as Pepsi Brand Ambassador in East Africa.
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On 13 September 2019, Diamond Platnumz became Brand Ambassador of Parimatch Africa.
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On 25 September 2019, Diamond Platnumz was named the Nice One Brand Ambassador.
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On 4 March 2020, Diamond Platnumz was unveiled as the new Brand Ambassador of Coral Paints.
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Diamond Platnumz is the most decorated music artist in East and Central Africa.