Diamond Platnumz

Tanzanian artist, dancer, philanthropist and businessman

Nasibu Abdul Juma Issaack (born 2 October 1989), popularly known by his stage name Diamond Platnumz (or simply Dee/Simba), 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. Diamond is considered influential among his fans, and is said to be the most loved Tanzanian artist at the moment.[2] He was believed to be the highest selling Tanzanian[3] 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.[2]

Diamond Platnumz
Diamond Platnumz in 2012
Diamond Platnumz in 2012
Background information
Birth nameNasibu Abdul Juma Issaack
Also known asSimba Wa Tandale (Lion From Tandale)
Born (1989-10-02) 2 October 1989 (age 34)[1]
Tandale, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
OriginKigoma, Tanzania
GenresBongo flava, afro-pop
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter, dancer
InstrumentsVocals, piano, guitar, drums
Years active(2009–present)
LabelsWCB (Wasafi Classic Baby)
Websitewww.thisisdiamond.com
Countries of artists of which Diamond Platnumz has released officials songs with

References change

  1. "DIAMOND PLATNUMZ – ENGLISH BIOGRAPHY". Diamondtz.com. Archived from the original on 6 June 2014. Retrieved 5 June 2014.
  2. 2.0 2.1 "Mastaa 20 wa burudani, michezo na urembo Tanzania wenye ushawishi mkubwa zaidi". bongo5. 26 April 2013.
  3. "Diamond Platnumz Tanzanian Artist". Bongo Exclusive. Archived from the original on 2019-10-24. Retrieved 2019-01-03.