Diamond Platnumz
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] In 2023, Diamond Platnumz won his third MTV EMA for Best African Act.[4]
Diamond Platnumz | |
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 Diamond Platnumz in 2012 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Nasibu Abdul Juma Issaack |
| Also known as | Simba Wa Tandale (Lion From Tandale) |
| Born | 2 October 1989
(aged 36)[1] Tandale, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania |
| Origin | Kigoma, Tanzania |
| Genres | Bongo flava, afro-pop |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter, dancer |
| Instruments | Vocals, piano, guitar, drums |
| Years active | (2009–present) |
| Labels | WCB (Wasafi Classic Baby) |
| Associated acts | Davido, Iyanya, Waje, Bracket, Flavour N'abania, P-Square, Ne-Yo, Tiwa Savage, Morgan Heritage, Patoranking, Rick Ross, AKA |
| Website | www |
Discography
Albums
Singles and collaborations
| Year | Title | Album |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | ||
| "The One" | Songs | |
| "Jibebe"(With. Mbosso & Lava Lava) | ||
| "Kanyaga" | ||
| "Inama" (feat. Fally Ipupa) | ||
| "Baba Lao" | ||
| "Sound"(feat. Teni (singer)) | ||
| "Gere"(With. Tanasha Donna) | ||
| "Jeje" | ||
| "Haunisumbui"[10] | ||
| "Ongeza" | ||
| "Waah"(feat. Koffi Olomide) | ||
| 2021 | "Naanzaje" |
Featured in
| Year | Title | Album |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | "Love you Die" (Patoranking ft. Diamond Platnumz) | |
| 2019 |
"My Way Remix" (Stanley Enow ft. Diamond Platnumz) | |
| "Yope" Remix (Innoss'B ft. Diamond Platnumz) | ||
| "Moto"(Wawa Salegy ft. Diamond Platnumz) | ||
| "Penzi" (Ya Levis ft. Diamond Platnumz) | ||
| 2020 | "Wasted Energy" (Alicia Keys ft. Diamond Platnumz) |
"Watora Mari" (Jah Prayzah ft. Diamond Platnumz)
References
- ↑ "DIAMOND PLATNUMZ – ENGLISH BIOGRAPHY". Diamondtz.com. Archived from the original on 6 June 2014. Retrieved 5 June 2014.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Mastaa 20 wa burudani, michezo na urembo Tanzania wenye ushawishi mkubwa zaidi". bongo5. 26 April 2013.
- ↑ "Diamond Platnumz Tanzanian Artist". Bongo Exclusive. Archived from the original on 2019-10-24. Retrieved 2019-01-03.
- ↑ "Diamond Platnumz, Rema Win Big At MTV EMA Awards 2023 (Full List Of Winners)". africanfolder.com. 6 November 2023. Retrieved 27 April 2025.
- ↑ "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" (in en-US). Potentash. 16 March 2018. https://www.potentash.com/2018/03/16/diamond-platinumz-boy-from-tandale/. Retrieved 20 March 2018.
- ↑ "Diamond Platnumz 'A Boy From Tandale' Album Launch – Kenya (Review)" (in en-US). Black Roses. 15 March 2018. https://anyiko.wordpress.com/2018/03/15/diamond-platnumz-a-boy-from-tandale-album-launch-kenya-review/. Retrieved 20 March 2018.
- ↑ "Diamond Platnumz First Of All EP" (in en-US). ivoryMP3. 11 March 2022. https://ivorymp3.com/diamond-platnumz-first-of-all-album/. Retrieved 11 March 2022.
- ↑ "Music + Lyrics: Diamond Platnumz – Haunisumbui Mp3 & Lyrics". Amebo9ja. 3 October 2020. Retrieved 6 October 2020.