Is Diamond Platnumz dead or alive? Latest update on the popular singer in 2022
Is Diamond Platnumz dead or alive? A few years ago, the internet got quite the scare when false news of the death of this celebrated artist circulated the internet. However, the information was incorrect, and Diamond Platnumz is indeed alive and well. Since then, Platnumz has been up to a lot. His career has grown tenfold, and he has crossed boundaries with his music.
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Diamond Platnumz's profile summary
- Full name: Nasibu Abdul Juma Issack
- Nickname: Diamond Platnumz, Simba, The King of Bongo Flava
- Gender: Male
- Date of birth: 2nd October 1989
- Age: 32 years (as of April 2022)
- Zodiac sign: Libra
- Place of birth: Tandale, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
- Current residence: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
- Nationality: Tanzanian
- Ethnicity: African
- Religion: Islam
- Sexuality: Straight
- Height in feet: 5' 11''
- Height in centimetres: 180
- Weight in pounds: 190
- Weight in kilograms: 86
- Hair colour: Black
- Eye colour: Dark brown
- Mother: Sanura Kassim
- Father: Salum Iddi Nyange
- Siblings: Queen Darleen and Esma Platnumz
- Relationship status: Single
- Ex-partners: Zari Hassan, Hamisa Mobeto, Tanasha Donna
- Children: Latifah Dangote, Prince Nillan, Dylan Abdul, and Naseeb Junior
- Profession: Recording artist, dancer, philanthropist, businessman
- Net worth: $9 million
- Instagram: @diamondplatnumz
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Who is Diamond Platnumz?
Naseeb Abdul Juma Issack, popularly known by his stage name Diamond Platnumz, is a Tanzanian Bongo Flava recording artist, actor, dancer, philanthropist, and businessman. He hails from Tandale, Tanzania and is the owner and founder of several labels, radio stations, and media outlets.
He is one of the most famous artists in East and Central Africa for his top songs and has recently expanded his reach beyond that. Diamond was born on October 2nd, 1989. He has two sisters, Queen Darleen, a musician, and Esma Platinumz, an entrepreneur socialite. He is also cousins with a Tanzanian DJ popularly known as Romy Jones.
Is Diamond Platnumz dead or alive?
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What happened to Diamond Platnumz? Diamond’s death scare started after rumours about a road accident he was in were spread. Diamond's accident allegedly took place when the recording artist drove his Porsche into a ditch on the side of the road.
He was then rushed to a nearby hospital, where he succumbed to injuries. However, as it is evident given his many public appearances since then, this news was false.
Did Diamond Platnumz’s funeral take place? No, it didn’t. Since the death rumours were false, he was not laid to rest. Is he alive in 2022? Yes, the artist is active and still making great music for his fans.
Career beginning and breakthrough
Diamond began his career when he was only 17 years old as a clothes seller. He would record songs from the money he earned, releasing his debut single, Toka Mwanzo. Even though the Bongo Flava fused with R&B jam was not a commercial success, he never gave up.
His breakthrough hit single Kamwambie was released in 2010. The song won three Tanzania Music Awards. He then released his debut studio album Kamwambie in the same year. Thanks to his hard work, commitment, and consistency, Diamond has made himself a recognizable name all over the continent.
He has featured some of the most prominent artists all over the continent and even the world. Diamond Platnumz's songs include:
- 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
- Moyo Wangu
- Chanda Chema
- Nimpende Nani
- Najua
- Mawazo
- Kwanini
- Natamani
- Gongo La Mboto feat. Mrisho Mpoto
- Kizaizi
- Hallelujah feat. Morgan Heritage
- Waka feat. Rick Ross
- Baikoko
- Pamela feat. Young Killer
- Iyena feat. Rayvanny
- Kosa Langu
- Nikuone
- Baila
- Sijaona
- African Beauty feat. Omarion
- Eneka
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- Fire feat. Tiwa Savage
- Marry You feat. Ne-Yo
- Number One feat. Davido [Remix]
- Nana feat. Flavour
- Kidogofeat. P-Square
- Amanda feat. Jah Prayzah
- Far Away feat. Vanessa Mdee
- The One
- Jibebe With. Mbosso & Lava Lava
- Kanyaga
- Inama feat. Fally Ipupa
- Baba Lao
- Sound feat. Teni
- Gere ft Tanasha Donna
- Jeje
- Haunisumbui
- Ongeza
- Waah feat. Koffi Olomide
- Love you Die Patoranking ft. Diamond Platnumz
- 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
- Wasted Energy Alicia Keys ft. Diamond Platnumz
Diamond Platnumz's USA tour
The success of the hit single, Naanzaje, prompted the talented singer to travel to the United States for several concerts. The concerts in the US were a huge success as they attracted his new fanbase. They were held as follows:
- October 8th – Buckhead Theatre (Atlanta, US)
- October 10th – The Fillmore (Silver Spring, US)
- October 17th – Fonda Theatre (Los Angeles, CA)
- October 22nd – Brooklyn Steel (Brooklyn, NY)
- October 31st – House of Blues (Dallas, Texas)
- March 12th 2022 – Warsteiner Music Hall (Dortmund, Germany)
Other ventures
Diamond has also ventured into other money-making ventures apart from his career as a musician. He featured on a reality show, Young, Famous and African, alongside his baby mama, Zari Hassan. He has also had numerous other commercial activities such as:
- 23rd January 2019 - He was officially introduced as Pepsi Brand Ambassador in East Africa.
- 13th September 2019 - He became Brand Ambassador of Parimatch Africa.
- 25th September 2019 - He was named the Nice One Brand Ambassador.
- 4th March 2020 - He was unveiled as the new Brand Ambassador of Coral Paints (Tanzania)
Betting company
On Friday, 26th November 2021, WCB President Diamond Platnumz officially unveiled his own betting company, WasafiBet. The colourful event was graced by many celebrities and government officials in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
WasafiBet project was a way of giving back to the fans for their support. The singer partnered with Kenya’s Odibets to make his dream of owning a betting company a reality.
Is Diamond Platnumz rich?
The bongo Flava singer has an estimated net worth of $9 million as of 2022. He has accumulated a huge sum of money from his successful career in the music industry and other business ventures. All these are reflected in his lavish lifestyle.
Who is Diamond Platnumz’s wife in 2022?
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While Platinumz is famous for his music career, he is also renowned for his dating life. The musician is not yet married. However, he has dated a few ladies over the years.
The Tanzanian singer has two children with his former partner Zari Hassan, a South African based Ugandan businesswoman. He is also the father of Hamisa Mobeto's son. After they separated, he dated a Kenyan model and musician Tanasha Donna. The two had one son before their relationship ended.
The star also dated Andrea Abrahams, a South African model. The two seemed to be happy and fans were waiting to see how it goes between them. At some point, he also dated Wema Sepetu.
Zuchu and Diamond dating rumours
For some time now, rumours have made rounds that Diamond and Zuchu are dating. In an interview with Wasafi FM, the WCB President and his signee denied being in a romantic relationship. Their relationship remains that of a boss and his employee even though some of their fans and followers believe otherwise.
House and cars
Diamond is a lover of flashy and classy cars and houses. He has an excellent taste for quality and heavy machinery. Some of the cars he drives are:
- 2021 Rolls Royce Cullinan Black Badge
- Toyota Land Cruiser SUVs
- BMW X series
- Rolls Royce Phantom 2014
- Hummer H3
- Orange Ferrari
- Toyota Land Cruiser Sport Utility Vehicle
Aside from his cars and jeeps, the singer also owns many houses in Tanzania and other African countries such as Kenya, South Africa, and Rwanda.
Diamond Platnumz's latest updates
Diamond Platnumz has made headlines for good and bad reasons. In early 2022, he received heavy online criticism for featuring a Confederate flag in the video of his latest song. Many people came out to claim that the flag was viewed as divisive and a symbol of racial tension in the United States.
On the positive side, the singer was the first-ever Tanzanian artist to perform at the Grammy Global Spin. It was aired on 7th February 2022 on the recording academy's official YouTube channel. Diamond performed the jam, Gidi.
Diamond Platnumz's Waah! hit over a million YouTube views in early 2022. As of March 2022, the song has accumulated over 103 million views. The song was released on 30th November 2020. Furthermore, he has achieved another win in music as he is set to collaborate with actor-singer-songwriter Diljit Dosanjh and Canadian rapper Tory Lanez.
Diamond Platnumz's fast facts
- Who is Diamond Platnumz? He is a Tanzanian Bongo Flava recording artist, dancer, philanthropist, and businessman.
- What is Diamond Platnumz's real name? His real name is Nasibu Abdul Juma Issack.
- How much money does Diamond Platnumz have? He has an estimated net worth of $9 million.
- How tall is Diamond Platnumz? He is 5 feet 11 inches tall.
- What language does Diamond Platnumz speak? The singer speaks Swahili and English.
- How much does it cost to book Diamond Platnumz? As revealed by his manager, Sallam SK, the singer charges seven million per show.
- How many cars does Diamond Platnumz have? He owns more than seven multi-million cars.
- Where does Diamond Platnumz live? The recording artist lives in a mansion in Dar es Salaam. The house is referred to as The Golden House by many of his fans, given that gold was used to coat most of the surfaces in the home.
Is Diamond Platnumz dead or alive? The musician is alive and continues to give his fans hit songs with each passing day. His hard work to make it big in the entertainment sector is commendable.
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