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]
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[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 |
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.