Diamond Platnumz Biography And Net Worth – Songs And Success Story Of The Musician

In this post, we will be talking about the biography of Diamond Platnumz. Diamond Platnumz is an award-winning Tanzanian singer, songwriter, and dancer who calls himself the Rolls Royce musician. He is the founder, and Managing Director (MD) of WCB Wasafi/Wasafi Media/Zoom Production. Platnumz sings Bongo Flava and Afro-pop music.

Biography, Net Worth, Background And Career Journey Of Diamond Platnumz

Diamond Platnumz Background

He was born on the 2nd of October 1989 in Tandale Dar es Salaam to Mr and Mrs Juma. His birth name is Nasibu Abdul Juma, and he is a devout Muslim. Diamond Platnumz noticed his interest in music in the year 2000, but his mum insisted he completed his formal education before venturing into the music industry. As a result, he went for his O’levels and graduated in 2006, then told his mum his plans to become a musician.

He was once married to a South African based Ugandan businesswoman – Zari Hassan, with whom he has two children. After their separation, he had another child with Hamisa Mobeto – a model. After which he got into a relationship with Tanasha Donna Oketch – a Kenyan based radio presenter, who is currently pregnant for him.

Early Career

His mother was very supportive that she gave him her gold ring to sell so he could pay for his studio sessions, and music productions in 2007. Although the song didn’t sell, Diamond Platnumz didn’t give up, instead, he attributed the failure to lack of professionalism and went on to get better.

While at it, he worked in a fuel station and did other menial jobs to make money. Diamond Platnumz finally got his big break in the Tanzanian music industry in 2009. So in 2013, he decided to learn English so that he could sing in English, so his music would go global.

Asides being a singer, and songwriter, Diamond Platnumz also plays the piano, guitar, and drums. He is currently under the WCB Wasafi record label. Diamond Platnumz is the first African musician to own a television and radio station called Wasafi Tv and Wasafi Radio respectively.

Diamond Platnumz’s Cars And Houses

Diamond Platnumz has a gold plated house worth millions in Tanzania. As expected, he also has an array of luxurious cars, some of which are a white Rolls Royce Phantom worth over $200,000, a 2014 Hummer H3, 2015 Toyota Land Cruiser Sport Utility Car, and an orange Ferrari.

Albums

Lala Salama – 2012
A boy from Tandale – 2018

Diamond Platnumz’s Singles

Nataka Kulewa – 2012
Kesho – 2012
Number One – July 2013
Number One Remix (Featuring Davido) – January 2014

Awards and Nominations of Diamond Platnumz

2010 – 2013

Best Upcoming Artist at the Tanzania Music Awards – 2010
Kamwambie was awarded as the Best Song at the Tanzania Artist Awards – 2010
Nominated as the Best New Artist at the MTV Africa Music Awards – 2010
Best R and B Song at the Tanzania Artist Awards – 2010
Diamond Platnumz was nominated as the Best Male Singer at the Tanzania Artist Awards – 2011
Best Male Artist nominee at the Tanzania Artist Awards – 2011
Nominated Mbagala for the Best Afro Pop Song Tanzania Artist Awards – 2011
Mbagala was nominated for Best Video at the Tanzania Artist Awards – 2011

Best Male Artist at the Tanzania Artist Awards – 2012
He won the Best Song Writer at the Tanzania Artist Awards – 2012
Nominated as the Best Male Singer Tanzania Artist Awards – 2012
Moyo Wangu was named as the Best Music Video at the Tanzania Artist Awards – 2012
Nominated Moyo Wangu as the Best Song of the year at the Tanzania Artist Awards – 2012
Best Male Artist in Tanzania at the Nzumari Awards – 2012
Afro Pop Song of the Year at the Tanzania Artist Awards – 2012
Best Male Artist at the Tanzania Artist Awards – 2013
Diamond Platnumz was named Best Male Singer at Tanzania Artist Awards – 2013

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2014

Best Male Artist at the Tanzania Artist Awards
Nominated for the Best African Act at the MTV Europe Music Awards/Worldwide Act Africa/India
Best Male Writer Tanzania Artist Awards
Artist of the Year nominee at the African Muziq Magazine Awards
Best Male Entertainer of the Year at the Tanzania Artist Awards
Muziki Gani (Nay Wamitego featuring Diamond) won the Best Collaboration Song Tanzania Artist Awards
Best International Act nominee at BET Awards
Number One won the Best Afro Pop Song at the Tanzania Artist Awards
Most Gifted Video of the Year at the Channel O Music Video Awards
Best Music Video at the Tanzania Artist Awards
Song of the Year at the African Muziq Magazine Awards
Best Artist East Africa at the Top Ten YouTube Music Awards
Nominated as the Best Male Artist at the MTV Africa Music Awards
Best Video of the Year nominee at the African Muziq Magazine Awards
Most Gifted Afro Pop at the Channel O Music Video Awards
Diamond (featuring Davido) won the Best Collaboration at the MTV African Music Awards
Best Male East Africa at the African Muziq Magazine Awards
Most Gifted East at the Channel O Music Video Awards
Number One won the Favourite Male Video at the People’s Choice Awards
Song of the year at the Tanzania Artist Awards
Number One Remix was nominated for Best Collabo at the African Muziq Magazine Awards
Most Gifted Newcomer at the Channel O Music Video Awards
African Artiste of the Year at the Headies
Prize in Entertainment at the Future Africa Awards

2015

Best Male Artist nominee at the Tanzania Artist Awards
Nominated as the Best Male Performer Tanzania Artist Awards
Songwriter of the Year nominee at the Tanzania Artist Awards
Favourite Male Artist nominee at the People’s Choice Awards
Best African Act at the MTV Europe Music Awards/Worldwide Act
Mdogo Mdogo was nominated as the Afro Pop Song of the Year at the Tanzania Artist Awards
Best Collaboration (BumBum Ft Iyanya) nominee at the MTV African Music Awards
Video of the Year at the Tanzania Artist Awards
Nitampata Wapi won the Best Zouk/Rhumba Song at the Tanzania Artist Awards

Best Collaboration at the Tanzania Artist Awards
Nominated as the Best Male Artist at the MTV Africa Music Awards
Best Live Act at the MTV Africa Music Awards
East Africa Superhit at the HiPipo Music Awards
Worldwide act (Africa/India) at the MTV Europe Music Awards/Worldwide Act

2016 – 2018

Nominated as the Best Male Artist at the MTV Africa Music Awards – 2016
East Africa Superhit at the HiPipo Music Awards – 2016
Best Male Artist East Africa at the African Muzik Magazine Awards – 2016
Artist of the year nominee at MTV Africa Music Awards – 2016
East Africa Best Video at the HiPipo Music Awards – 2016
Best International Act nominee – 2016

African Video of the Year at the WatsUp TV Africa Music Video Awards – 2016
Best African Combo Video at the WatsUp TV Africa Music Video Awards – 2016
Nominated for Best African Performance at the WatsUp TV Africa Music Video Awards – 2016
Best African Male Video at the WatsUp TV Africa Music Video Awards – 2016
Video of the year at the African Muzik Magazine Awards – 2016
Artist of The Year at the African Muzik Magazine Awards – 2016
Best East African Video at the WatsUp TV Africa Music Video Awards – 2016
Alive featuring Bracket won the Best Inspirational Song at AFRIMMA – 2016

Nana featuring Flavour N’abania was nominated for Best Collaboration at AFRIMMA – 2016
Best Dance Video nominee at AFRIMMA – 2016
Nitampata Wapi won the Song of the Year at AFRIMMA – 2016
Quinquennial Africa Music Vanguard Award at the HiPipo Music Awards – 2017
Salome by Diamond Platnumz ft Rayvanny won the East Africa Best Video at the HiPipo Music Awards – 2017
Marry You won the Africa Song of the Year at the HiPipo Music Awards – 2018
Eneka won the East Africa Best Video at the HiPipo Music Awards – 2018

Endorsements Of Diamond Platnumz

Diamond Platnumz is an Ambassador of Pepsi Tanzania
Ambassador of Air Tanzania
He is an ambassador of Luc Belaire Wine France
Malaria no More Ambassador (Tanzania)
Coca Cola Brand Ambassador (Tanzania)
Brand Ambassador of Dstv Decoder
Quotes Of Diamond Platnumz
“The love that money can’t afford to buy, it comes naturally from God’s blessings.”

“If your mother and woman love each other so much, be grateful, and love them to the most, because it’s too rare to find.”

“It’s not about being loved, it’s to love back who loves me. That’s my happiness.”

“Work hard, and stay humble.”

“I don’t want to be the next Bruce Lee, I don’t want to be the Next Jackie Chan, I want to be the first Diamond.”

“If your dreams don’t scare you, then they aren’t big enough…”

“I always believe that everything is possible. Just to inspire my fellow African youths that IF WE BELIEVE, WE CAN!!!”

Diamond Platnumz Net Worth

According to austinemedia.com, Diamon Platnumz’s net worth is estimated at $6million.

Life Lessons From Diamond Platnumz

Do not ever give up on your dreams, keep working hard, and you would make it.
It is never a crime to dream big; dream big and set your heart to achieve your dreams.
Your background doesn’t determine your success; you determine your success.