You’ve heard their songs, and perhaps one of
them is your favorite. Diamond and Ali Kiba are probably the Biggest music
artistes below the Age of 26 in Tanzania now.The constant argument amidst fans
about who is better has sparked a lot of controversies on Blogs,threads and
forums. I cannot categorically tell which one of them is better but i Will like
to just state this few Things. Diamond
and Ali Kiba are both extremely talented and gifted in the art of Music making.
However,kudos must be given to Diamond for writing his own songs, ..we all know
Diamond ‘s songs >> Ntampata wapi, Number One & KizaiZai cannot be
compared to Ali Kiba‘s songs in terms of good music, sales,acceptance and
awards.
Diamond Platnumz
a name that constantly pops up when talking about Tanzanian artists.
This musician has been able to make tremendous steps in the music industry and
is not about to stop soon. Diamond whose real names are Nasibu Abdul Juma born 2 October
1989 . Diamond is a well
respected musician who is regarded as one of the best in the industry due to
the following reasons:
Good Reasons
Diamond May be the Best Tanzanian Musician
Energetic Performance
Any person who has
ever attended a Diamond concert or live performance always attests to
one thing, the music artist is full of life and vigor. He
is known for his electric and energetic performances
that not only go well with his attendees but also
leave them wanting more. This is probably the reason that Diamond’s name will always feature in high energy
performances .His music also appeals to the young at
heart due to the dynamism of the beats.
Versatile Musician
Another aspect that
makes Diamond good in what he does is his flexibility. Unlike many
Tanzanian artists, Diamond is able to perform in different
scenarios. He is also well versed with different music genres
thus will quickly adapt to a new situation. The young
Tanzanian artist provides a good solo performance, he
is able to docollaborations, and can as well coordinate well with a live band.
Multi-talented
Diamond can
simply be described as an all rounded music artist. He is multi-talented in
a number of fields which include a song writer, a
vocalist, as well as an arranger. With so many talents at his disposal, he is
capable of coming up with award winning songs and also offering
a good show.
Focus
Diamond is very
serious about music and works extra hard to give a good performance and also
high quality music video
Dedication
Despite his star
status Diamond always ensures to give his best. This has seen him showcase
a good performance to both sold out crowds as well as a handful of people.
Collaboration with Top
Stars
Nasibu Abdul a.k.a
Diamond collaborates with other skilled musicians. Doing so
not only allows him grow but also widens his exposure in the Tanzanian
music scene. Musicians he has shared the podium with include Davido, Iyanya,
Waje, Tiwa Savage, Fally Ipupa, D-Banj, Judith Sephuma- South African Jazz Icon
etc
Quality Music and Video
Diamond considers himself a brand
hence he always has to maintain it well. This is made
possible by working with famous and reputable producer
such as Godfather from South Africa and Ogopa Deejays from
Consistency
Another reason that makes Diamond
good at what he does is consistency. He makes sure he
comes up with high quality music without taking
long breaks in between singles or albums. This
ensures that his audience has something new regularly.
For instance, after dropping his hot hit “MOYO
WANGU”, he went ahead and still released another hot single “NIMPENDE NANI”
hence having two club hits almost at the same time. The popularity and demand for Diamond is
never in question. He is a household name when it comes
to music and features prominently in many events.
He is also an ambassador of Cocacola Company, taking into account his young
age; Diamond’s star can only shine brighter.
