Dancer, philanthropist, actor, businessman, and recording artist Nasibu Abdul Juma Issack, better known by his stage as Diamond Platnumz, comes from Tandale, Dar es Salaam. Being the CEO and founder of the WCB Wasafi Record Label, Wasafi Fm, and Wasafi TV made him famous.
Quick Facts
| Celebrated Name: | Diamond Platnumz |
| Real Name/Full Name: | Nasibu Abdul Juma Issack |
| Gender: | Male |
| Age: | 33 years old |
| Birth Date: | 2 October 1989 |
| Birth Place: | Tandale, Dar es Salaam |
| Nationality: | Tanzanian |
| Height: | 5 feet 8 inches |
| Weight: | 68kg |
| Sexual Orientation: | Straight |
| Marital Status: | Single |
| Wife/Spouse (Name): | N/A |
| Children/Kids (Son and Daughter): | Yes Three (Naseeb Jr) |
| Dating/Girlfriend (Name): | N/A |
| Is Diamond Platnumz Gay? | NO |
| Profession: | Singer, Songwriter, actor, dancer, businessman |
| Salary: | N/A |
| Net Worth in 2024: | $6 million |
Diamond Platnumz Biography
Diamond Platnumz was born in Amanda Hospital on October 2, 1989, in Tandale, Dar es Salaam. The three siblings of Diamond (Esma Platnumz, Romeo Abdul Jones, and Queen Darleen). Sanura Kasimu, his mother, and Mzee Abdul Juma, his father. He was raised by his mother in the home of their maternal grandmother in the western part of Tandale. Due to unresolved domestic issues, his father was not present in the photograph.
He began his elementary schooling in 1995 at Chakula Bora Nursery School and finished it in 2002 at Tandale Magharibi Primary School. After that, Diamond enrolled in secondary school in 2003 and completed it in 2006.
Diamond Platnumz’s Age, Height, Weight
Diamond Platnumz was born on 2 October 1989, He is 33 years old. He weighs 68 kg and stands 5 feet, 8 inches tall.
Career
Since his mother had no income, Diamond’s life in Tandale was difficult. In order to make ends meet, his mother and grandmother had to rent the two flats that Nasibu and his mother had previously owned. They shared a single room.
His Bongo Flava musical style is also consistently proactive, especially after he personally met Lizer, the top song producer in East Africa.
Despite being from a low-income family, he has maintained a kind demeanor, notably toward his Wasafi media crew.
Diamond has released many popular songs, including “Number One,” which features Nigerian music artist Davido. Diamond gave a performance at the Big Brother Africa 7 eviction event in 2012.
Diamond first met Msafiri Peter, also known as Papua Misifa, in 2009. He released his first single hit, “Nanda Kamwambie,” in 2010 after Misfit decided to provide him with financial support for honing his skill.
On March 14, 2018, Diamond Platnumz released his debut album in Kenya. When compared to other Tanzanian musicians, his songs are the most well-known.
Recognition & Achievements
Diamond Platnumz has impressively won a variety of national and international honors. At the Tanzania Music Trophies on May 3, 2014, Diamond established a new record by taking home seven awards, including Best Male Writer, Best Song Writer, Best Male Artist, and Best Male Entertainer of the Year.
Diamond also took up four prizes in the 2010 Tanzania Music Awards, including best upcoming artist on Kilimanjaro and best upcoming artist at the MTV Base Mama Awards in Nigeria.
Diamond Platnumz’s Net Worth in 2024
Diamond Platnumz’s projected net worth as of February 2024 is more than $6 million. The majority of his income comes from his lucrative music career, along with his television and radio stations.
Diamond is one of the highest-paid artists in East Africa and the most popular and well-paid musician in Tanzania.
The majority of Diamond Platnumz’s wealth has come from his top-selling ringtones, tours, pricey tours, and his work as a brand ambassador. Additionally, he makes a sizable salary through sponsorship deals with businesses like Vodacom, DSTV, Red Gold, and Coca-Cola. He also serves as the CEO of Wasafi Records, which increases his earnings significantly.
One of the most popular recording artists from East Africa is Diamond Platnumz. He is the live illustration of the proverb “No man is limited,” having come from poor beginnings and now amassing millions of dollars via his love of singing. Despite having millions of dollars in his bank account, Diamond has remained modest and cordial to other musicians. He once admitted that he had posters of Bongo Flava musicians hanging up in his studio.
Diamond Platnumz Wife, Marriage
Muslim by faith, Diamond Platnumz supported Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete, the CCM’s presidential candidate in 2010, and the ruling Chama Cha Mapinduzi party in Tanzania.
Diamond and Zari Hassan, a businesswoman from Uganda who is residing in South Africa, had two kids together. In addition, Diamond has a third kid with model Hamisa Mobeto, and as of 2019, he was seeing Kenyan artist and model Tanasha Donna. Naseeb Jr., the son of the couple, was born. Since the pair split up, Tanasha has returned to Kenya, where she is from.
