History of Diamond Platnumz in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: May 22, 2024

Diamond Platnumz, born Naseeb Abdul Juma Issack, is a Tanzanian artist known for his bongo flava music. Beyond his successful music career as a recording artist and dancer, he is a businessman and philanthropist. He heads WCB Wasafi Record Label, Wasafi Bet, and Wasafi Media as the founder and CEO. His popularity extends throughout East and Central Africa, evidenced by his achievement as the first African artist to garner 900 million YouTube views.

2006: Diamond Platnumz Begins Music Career

In 2006, at the age of 18, Diamond Platnumz began his music career while selling clothes. He recorded his first single, 'Toka Mwanzo', a Bongo Flava and R&B fusion, but it was not a commercial success.

2010: Breakthrough with "Kamwambie"

In 2010, Diamond Platnumz achieved his breakthrough with the hit single 'Kamwambie', which won three Tanzania Music Awards. He also released his debut studio album, 'Kamwambie', in the same year.

2010: Diamond Platnumz Endorses Tanzania's CCM Party

In 2010, Diamond Platnumz endorsed Tanzania's ruling party, Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM), and its presidential candidate, Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete. He has since released songs like 'CCM Tusonge Mbele' in support of the party.

2014: BET Awards Nomination

In 2014, Diamond Platnumz received a nomination for Best International Act: Africa at the BET Awards.

2017: Diamond Platnumz Signs with Universal Music

In 2017, Diamond Platnumz signed a record deal with Universal Music.

2018: Release of A Boy from Tandale

In 2018, Diamond Platnumz released his third studio album, titled 'A Boy from Tandale'.

January 2019: Diamond Platnumz Becomes Pepsi Brand Ambassador

On January 23, 2019, Diamond Platnumz was officially announced as the Pepsi Brand Ambassador for East Africa.

September 2019: Diamond Platnumz Named Parimatch Africa Brand Ambassador

On September 13, 2019, Diamond Platnumz became a Brand Ambassador for Parimatch Africa.

September 2019: Diamond Platnumz Becomes Nice One Brand Ambassador

On September 25, 2019, Diamond Platnumz was named the Nice One Brand Ambassador.

October 2019: Birth of Diamond Platnumz's Son with Tanasha Donna

Diamond Platnumz's son with Kenyan model and musician Tanasha Donna was born in October 2019.

March 2020: Diamond Platnumz Unveiled as Coral Paints Brand Ambassador

On March 4, 2020, Diamond Platnumz was unveiled as the new Brand Ambassador for Coral Paints in Tanzania.

2020: First Collaboration with Koffi Olomide on "Waah"

Diamond Platnumz's first collaboration with Koffi Olomide was on the song 'Waah' released in 2020.

December 2021: Launch of Wasafibet

On December 11, 2021, Diamond Platnumz launched Wasafibet in partnership with Odibets, a Kenyan sports betting company.

2021: WCB Wasafi Partners with Warner Music Group

In 2021, Diamond Platnumz's record label, WCB Wasafi, entered into a 360 partnership with Warner Music Group.

2021: "Waah" Music Video Nominated for Best African Video

In 2021, the music video for 'Waah', directed by Director Kenny, was nominated for Best African Video at the All Africa Music Awards.

April 2022: Diamond Platnumz Becomes Airtel Tanzania Brand Ambassador

In April 2022, Diamond Platnumz was announced as the brand ambassador for Airtel Tanzania.

August 2022: Diamond Platnumz Performs at Raila Odinga Campaign Rally

In August 2022, Diamond Platnumz endorsed and performed at a campaign rally for Raila Odinga in Kasarani, Kenya, just days before the general election.

2022: Release of First Of All (FOA) Extended Playlist

In 2022, Diamond Platnumz released his 10-track extended playlist, 'First Of All (FOA)', featuring collaborations with artists like Zuchu, Adekunle Gold, and Focalistic.

2023: Second Collaboration with Koffi Olomide

In 2023, Diamond Platnumz released his second collaboration with Congolese musician Koffi Olomide, following their previous collaboration on 'Waah' in 2020.