Birth name Nasibu Abdul Juma Name Diamond Platnumz Role Recording Artist | Genres Bongo Flava, AfroPop Partner Zarinah Hassan Years active (2009–present) Children Latifah Dangote | |
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Occupation(s) Singer,songwriter, dancer Instruments vocals, piano, guitars, and drums Siblings Romeo Abdul Jones, Esma Platnumz Awards MTV Europe Music Award for Best African Act Similar People Wema Sepetu, Davido, Vanessa Mdee, Edward Lowassa, Willy Paul Profiles | ||
JAH PRAYZAH FT DIAMOND PLATNUMZ - WATORA MARI AUDIO SESSION
Naseeb Abdul Juma (born 2 October 1989), popularly known by his stage name Diamond Platnumz (or simply Diamond), is a Tanzanian bongo flava recording artist and dancer from Tanzania. He is best known for his hit song "Number One" which he featured Nigerian artiste Davido. Diamond has won numerous awards at Channel O and the HiPipo Music Awards. He performed at the Big Brother Africa 7 eviction show in May 2012. Diamond is considered influential among his fans, and is said to be the most loved and decorated Tanzanian artist at the moment. 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.
Contents
- JAH PRAYZAH FT DIAMOND PLATNUMZ WATORA MARI AUDIO SESSION
- Diamond Platnumz ft Tiwa Savage Fire Official Video
- Personal
- Awards and nominations
- References
Diamond Platnumz ft Tiwa Savage - Fire ( Official Video)
Personal
Diamond is a Muslim. In 2010, he endorsed Tanzania's dominant ruling party, the Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) and its presidential candidate, Jakaya Kikwete. He also recorded a remix of his single Mbagala, titled CCM Tusonge Mbele (CCM Let's Move Forward).
Awards and nominations
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 3 awards at the 2010 Tanzania Music Awards.
