Diamond Platnumz

Basic Information

• Full name: Naseeb Abdul Juma Issack
• Nationality: Tanzanian
• Profession: Singer, dancer, businessman, philanthropist
• Founder & CEO of:
  • WCB Wasafi
  • Wasafi Media
  • Wasafi Bet
• One of the most influential artists in East and Central Africa
• First Africa-based artist to reach 900 million YouTube views

Music Career

• Started in 2006 at age 18 while selling clothes
• Used business earnings to fund his music
• First song: “Toka Mwanzo”

Breakthrough

• Hit song: “Kamwambie” (2010)
• Won 3 Tanzania Music Awards
• Released debut album: Kamwambie (2010)

Major Achievements

• Signed with Universal Music Group (2017)
• Released album: A Boy from Tandale (2018)
• Partnership with Warner Music Group (2021)
• Nominated at BET Awards 2014 (Best International Act: Africa)
• Won multiple international awards including MTV EMA (Best African Act)

Popular Songs & Projects

• “Kamwambie”
• “Waah” (feat. Koffi Olomide)
• “Jeje”
• “Number One”
• “Marry You”

Recent Work

• EP: First Of All (FOA) (2022)
  • Features artists like:
    • Zuchu
    • Adekunle Gold
    • Focalistic
• Style: Mix of Bongo Flava, R&B, and Afrobeats

Collaborations

• Worked with many African and international artists
• Notable collaboration:
  • Koffi Olomide (“Waah”)

Business & Brand Work

• Brand ambassador for:
  • Pepsi (East Africa)
  • Airtel Tanzania
  • Parimatch Africa
• Launched Wasafi Bet in partnership with a Kenyan betting company

Personal Life

• Religion: Muslim
• Children:
  • Two with Zari Hassan
  • One with Hamisa Mobetto
  • One with Tanasha Donna
• Linked romantically with Zuchu

Influence & Legacy

• Most awarded artist in East & Central Africa
• Key figure in globalizing Bongo Flava
• Strong influence on young African artists

Summary

• Diamond Platnumz is a top African superstar known for his music, business success, and major impact on modern African entertainment.