Biography
Diamond Platnumz (born October 2, 1989) is the stage and famous name of Naseeb Abdul Juma Issack, a Tanzanian Bongo Flava singer, actor, dancer, philanthropist, and a businessman.
He is a multi-facet personality from Tandale, Dar es Salaam.
He is the founder and CEO of WCB Wasafi Record Label, Zoom Extra, Wasafi TV, a Tanzanian media outlet, and Wasafi Fm.
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| Full Name: | Naseeb Abdul Juma Issack |
| Stage Name: | Diamond Platnumz |
| Born: | 2 October 1989 (age 34 years old) |
| Place of Birth: | Tandale, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania |
| Children: | Latifah Dangote, Naseeb Junior, Prince Nillan, Dylan Abdul Naseeb |
| Nationality: | Tanzanian |
| Parents: | Sanura Kasimu, Abdul Juma |
| Height: | 5 feet 8 inches |
| Siblings: | Queen Darleen, Esma Platnumz |
| Girlfriend • Wife: | Zari Hassan (div.), Hamisa Mobeto (ex.), Tanasha Donna (ex.), |
| Occupation: | Singer • Actor |
| Net Worth: | $5.1 million |
Early Life
Born at Amana hospital in Dar es Salaam in Tanzania on October 2, 1989, Diamond Platnumz, regarded as one of Africa’s Leading and most Influential Artists, grew up at his grandmother’s house in the western part of Tandale.
His real name is Naseeb Abdul Juma.
The Tanzanian star, Diamond Platnumz, also known as Chibu Dangote, grew up as his mother’s only child.
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With his father not being in the picture, his mum and grandmother were forced to rent out part of the rooms in their house to help fend for their daily needs and pay their bills.
Education
Diamond Platnumz started his educational career by first attending Chakula Bora Nursery School in 1995, after which he went to Tandale Magharibi in 1996, where he graduated in 2002.
Interestingly, Diamond Platnumz began showing interest in music while he was still in standard five.
He took up singing and imitating local and international artists at every given opportunity.
Career
Diamond Platnumz is among the most famous artists in East and Central Africa. He is one of the top earners in the African Great Lakes region’s music industry.
On 23 January 2019, Diamond Platnumz was officially introduced as Pepsi Brand Ambassador in East Africa. On 13 September 2019, he became Brand Ambassador of Parimatch Africa.
Furthermore, on 25 September 2019, Diamond Platnumz was named the Nice One Brand Ambassador. On 4 March 2020, he was unveiled as the new Brand Ambassador of Coral Paints (Tanzania).
In 2021, Diamond Platnumz and his record label WCB Wasafi entered into a 360 Partnership with Warner Music Group.
Social Media
Diamond Platnumz is the first Africa-based artiste to reach a combined total of 900 million YouTube views [@WCB (Wasafi Classic Baby) ]. Instagram (@diamondplatnumz). Twitter (@diamondplatnumz).
Personal Life
Diamond Platnumz is a Muslim. Together with his former partner, South African-based Ugandan businesswoman, Zari Hassan, he has two children. He became a father for the third time with Tanzanian model, Hamisa Mobeto.
As of 2019, Diamond Platnumz was dating Kenyan model and musician, Tanasha Donna, with whom he fathered one son, born in October 2019. The two have since separated, with Tanasha Donna flying back to her home country, Kenya.
Diamond Platnumz is the cousin of Tanzanian socialite-cum-DJ, Romeo Abdul Jones, professionally known as Romy Jones. He also has two sisters, musician Queen Darleen and entrepreneur-socialite, Esma Platnumz.
In 2010, he endorsed Tanzania’s dominant ruling party, the Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM), and its presidential candidate, Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete. In addition, he has released other songs with lyrics supporting CCM, such as “CCM Tusonge Mbele” (“CCM Let’s Move Forward”).
Diamond Platnumz children are Latifah Dangote, Naseeb Junior, Prince Nillan, Dylan Abdul Naseeb. His father is Abdul Juma while his mother is Sanura Kasimu.
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Discography
Diamond Platnumz has released many songs and albums, some of which he sang alone and collaborated with others in some. Below is his discography.
- Jibebe (With. Mbosso & Lava Lava)
- Sound (feat. Teni (singer)
- Gere (With. Tanasha Donna)
- Jeje
- Kanaga
- Inama (feat. Fally Ipupa)
- Baba Lao
- Haunisumbui Ongeza Waah (feat. Koffi Olomide)
Net Worth
Diamond Platnumz‘s net worth, according to Forbes, is estimated to be $5.1 million. So, considering all of Diamond Platnumz‘s houses, cars, and earnings, he is a wealthy musician.
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