Naseeb Abdul Juma (born 2 October 1989), popularly known by his stage name Diamond Platnumz, is a Tanzanian bongo flava recording artist and dancer from Tanzania. He has had several hit songs including "Number One" which he featured Nigerian artist Davido. Diamond won numerous awards at Channel O and the HiPipo Music Awards. He performed at the Big Brother Africa 7 eviction show in May 2012.[2]
Diamond is considered influential among his fans, and is said to be the
most loved and decorated East and Central African artist at the moment.[3] He is believed to be the highest selling Tanzanian artist of ringtones by mobile phone companies in 2013, as well as being among the artists earning the highest income in the African Great Lakes region's music industry.
Diamond Platnumz in 2018
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| Birth name | Naseeb Abdul Juma | ||
| Born |
2 October 1989[1] Tandale, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania | ||
| Origin | Kigoma, Tanzania | ||
| Genres | Bongo flava, afro-pop | ||
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter, dancer | ||
| Instruments |
Vocals, piano, guitar,
drums | ||
| Years active | (2009– present) | ||
| Labels | WCB Wasafi | ||
| Associated acts | Davido, Iyanya, Waje, Bracket, Flavour N'abania, P-Square, Ne-Yo, Tiwa Savage, Patoranking, Rick Ross, Omarion, Vanessa Mdee, Rayvanny, Harmonize, Jah Prayzah, Chege, Cassper Nyovest, Miri Ben-Ari, Kcee, Donald,Omarion, Rich mavoko | ||
ALI SALEH KIBA "ALIKIBA" BIOGRAPHY
Ali Saleh Kiba (born 1986), better known by his stage name Ali Kiba, is a Tanzanian recording artist, and singer-songwriter. In 2017 he became the director of Rockstar4000. On 20 May 2016, he signed a deal with Sony Music Entertainment.[2]
Ali Kiba released his album Cinderella which broke record as the best selling album in East African countries including Tanzania, Kenya and Uganda. He is best known for his hit songs Mwana, "Aje" , "Chekecha Cheketua" "Cinderella", "Nakshi Mrembo", "Usiniseme," "Dushelele", "Single Boy with Lady Jaydee", "Mapenzi", "Yana Run Dunia", and "Macmuga", and for his collaboration with R. Kelly and other African musicians on the One8 project.
Following his return after a silence of three years, he released the singles "Mwana" and "Chekecha". He won six awards at the 2015 Tanzania Music Awards and broke the record on Mkito.com for the most downloaded song of 2015
Ali Kiba released his album Cinderella which broke record as the best selling album in East African countries including Tanzania, Kenya and Uganda. He is best known for his hit songs Mwana, "Aje" , "Chekecha Cheketua" "Cinderella", "Nakshi Mrembo", "Usiniseme," "Dushelele", "Single Boy with Lady Jaydee", "Mapenzi", "Yana Run Dunia", and "Macmuga", and for his collaboration with R. Kelly and other African musicians on the One8 project.
Following his return after a silence of three years, he released the singles "Mwana" and "Chekecha". He won six awards at the 2015 Tanzania Music Awards and broke the record on Mkito.com for the most downloaded song of 2015
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Ali Saleh Kiba 29 November 1986 Tanzania |
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| Residence | Dar es salaam, Tanzania |
| Other names | KingKiba, King Of Bongo Flava |
| Occupation | |
| Years active | 2006–present |
| Spouse(s) |
Amina Khalef
(Wife. 2018) |
| Children | Amaya Kiba, Sameer Kiba, Samira Kiba |
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| Also known as | Ali Kiba |
| Origin | Tanzania |
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AMBWENE YESSAYAH "AY" BIOGRAPHY
Began his musical career at the tender age of ten. While in primary
school he participated in talent searches and frequently entertained
guests at parties and weddings. In 1996 while in high school he formed a
group with his friends called S.O.G. it had three members including
A.Y. They recorded an album and released it in the year 2000.
Career
In 2001 A.Y. decided to go solo and recorded his first solo album ‘Raha Kamili‘.
The first single off the album ?Raha Tu’(Pure Joy) was a huge success and topped the charts both on radio and T.V. and introduced A.Y. into the Tanzanian music scene.
The second single ‘Machoni kama watu’(a swahili phrase meaning their faces are human but their hearts are inhuman) feat Lady Jay D also did extremely well in the radio charts and helped push his album sales in the market.
The second single ‘Machoni kama watu’(a swahili phrase meaning their faces are human but their hearts are inhuman) feat Lady Jay D also did extremely well in the radio charts and helped push his album sales in the market.
Serious Business
In 2005 A.Y. released his second album ‘Hisia Zangu‘ (my feelings) and the first single ‘Yule‘
(That one)topped the charts.
The album included various collaborations
with top East African Artistes like Prezzo, Tattuu and Deux
Vultures(Kenyan Artistes), Maurice Kirya(Ugandan Artiste).This gave A.Y.
more appeal and recognition in East Africa.
The second single off the
album ?Binadamu’(Human Beings) was a huge hit
in East Africa and was nominated for a Kora Award making A.Y. the first
Tanzanian male artiste to be nominated for the award.
more serious business…
After the release of the second album A.Y. ‘s popularity increased in
East Africa and established him as a top artiste in the region.
In 2006
he got an endorsement deal with ?Konyagi’ one of the top selling
liquors in Tanzania.This gave him huge visibility all over the
country.
The endorsement deal opened more doors and he did various
commercials with different companies like Coca-Cola,Vodacom, Celtel and
Kilimanjaro Lager.
Style and Approach
Hip Hop music that talks about the daily issues and lifestyles of
African’s today.
The issues are conveyed in a witty yet entertaining
style.
His music relates to and appeals to people of all ages.
Recognition
2005,Nominated for Best Male Artiste East and Central Africa at The Kora Awards for the single ?Binadamu’.
2006 Nominated for Best Male Artiste,Tanzania at Kisima Music Awards in Kenya.
2007 Received a Kilimanjaro Music Award for Best Hip Hop single.
2007 Received a Kisima Music Award in Kenya for Best Music Video-Tanzania.
2007 Received a Pearl of Africa Music Award for Best Hip Hop single.
2008 Received a Kilimanjaro Music Award for Best Collaboration.
2008 Received a Pearl of Africa Music Award for Best Male Artist-Tanzania.
Akon has repeatedly acknowledged A.Y.’s music and was particularly
impressed by his style and sees him as the next rap artist from Africa
to make it internationaly.
2010 Nominated for Best Video and Best Reggae Song at Kili Music
Awards,Best Video at Teen Xtra Music Awars, ,Artiste of the Year,Best
African Collaboration,Best East Africa song of the Year,Best Hip Hop
Song,Best Male Artiste.
Received Best East African Artist at Chaguo La Teneez 2010
Achievements - 6 Awards to date.
Has had 14 hit singles all of which made it to number one in East
Africa.
His biggest song to date is KINGS AND QUEENS.The song has won
him various awards and international recognition the song talks about
AFRICAN KINGS AND QUEENS
Another hit single ?Habari Ndio hiyo’ (that is
the news)is currently number 10 on the radio express chart-Africa.
He
various collaborations with top East African Artistes like
Chameleone,Ngoni (Uganda) , Amani,Nameless,Juacali
(Kenya),P.Square,J.Martins (Nigeria) and other.
What you didn’t know
Real name: Ambwene Yessayah
Style: Simple and Casual
Date of birth: 5th July
Star: Cancerian
Favorite Color: Blue
Favourite scent:DKNY
Inspiration:Dr. Dre
What’s new
Has just launched his website www.ay.co.tz
One of his singles
?Binadamu’ will be featured in an African Compilation album soon to be
released by Warner Music Africa.
Has just signed an endorsement deal to
promote Uganda Waragi (liquor),Vodacom.
Is currently collaborations with
Nigerian Artist J.Martins, American and South African artistes.
Performances
The launch of his four albums was a huge success and sponsored by
Tanzania Cigarrette Company and invited international artists like Fat
Joe, Eve, Shaggy and others.
Was one of the main artistes perfoming
during a huge concert
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Music Against Aids’ in Tanzania an intiative supported by Tanzanian
government and
U.S.A.I.D.
The Coke side of life tour in East
Africa.
The Afro Arabs youth Festival in Uganda that had different artistes
from all over
Africa.
Zanzibar International Film
Festival.
Sauti za Busara Festival
Perfomed for refugees of Rwanda and Burundi
courtesy of U.N.H.C.R.
Tanzania was hourned this year to have the
Olympic torch pass through their country, A.Y. was one of the few
artistes selected to perform at the
event.
Has also perfomed in East Africa,Rwanda Burundi,Dubai,South
Africa,U.S.A and the
U.K.
Mtv Africa Music Awards 2009
HAMIS MWINJUMA "MWANA FA" BIOGRAPHY
His performance and lyrical content have made him one of the famous
hip-hop artists in Tanzania, Hamis Mwinjuma aka MwanaFalsafa rose to
fame with the release of his first solo single ‘Ingekuwa Vipi’ in 2002,
the track entered the top ten numbers in various radio stations in
Tanzania.
He plunged into the music career by performing on stage in 1993 when he was still a Standard Seven pupil at Mdote Primary School in Muheza, Tanga. Before that in 1990, he and his brother were transferred to Tanga Region where they completed primary school at Mdote in Muheza. During those days, his brother used to imitate other people’s lyrics by writing them down and performing at school. When he was still in Form Two, Mwanafalsafa managed to form a crew known as Black Skin with his schoolmates Robilus and Getheerics in 1995-97. In 1996, he managed to clinch the third position in the Tanga region hip-hop competition. Mwanafalsafa returned to Dar es Salaam in 1998 and joined the Dar es Salaam Institute of Technology (DIT), where he studied for four months. However, he quit DIT to pursue A-level studies at Ununio Islamic High School, where he majored in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics (PCM). After completing A-level studies, in August 2000 he plunged seriously into the world of music by composing lyrics while waiting for DJ Bonie Love of Mawingu Records to start producing his music. Under Mawingu Records, he has managed to release his debut album known as Mwanafalsafani in 2002.
He plunged into the music career by performing on stage in 1993 when he was still a Standard Seven pupil at Mdote Primary School in Muheza, Tanga. Before that in 1990, he and his brother were transferred to Tanga Region where they completed primary school at Mdote in Muheza. During those days, his brother used to imitate other people’s lyrics by writing them down and performing at school. When he was still in Form Two, Mwanafalsafa managed to form a crew known as Black Skin with his schoolmates Robilus and Getheerics in 1995-97. In 1996, he managed to clinch the third position in the Tanga region hip-hop competition. Mwanafalsafa returned to Dar es Salaam in 1998 and joined the Dar es Salaam Institute of Technology (DIT), where he studied for four months. However, he quit DIT to pursue A-level studies at Ununio Islamic High School, where he majored in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics (PCM). After completing A-level studies, in August 2000 he plunged seriously into the world of music by composing lyrics while waiting for DJ Bonie Love of Mawingu Records to start producing his music. Under Mawingu Records, he has managed to release his debut album known as Mwanafalsafani in 2002.
The success of ‘Alikufa kwa Ngoma’, an anti AIDS song saw him
receiving recognition at the 2003 Kilimanjaro Music Award as Best Hip
hop Artist of the Year in Tanzania.
He has since released three albums
to date with the current album ‘Unanitega’ grabbing the Best Hip hop
Album award at the Kilimanjaro Music Awards 2006. In 2007, Mwanafalsafa
and fellow Tanzanian rapper AY collaborated on a joint album titled,
‘Habari Ndio Hiyo’. The following year, the 2008 Kilimanjaro Music
Awards panel awarded him the Best Lyricist award as well as Best
Collaboration Song award for the track ‘Habari Ndio Hiyo’.
JOSEPH HAULE "PROFESSOR JAY" BIOGRAPHY
Joseph Haule (born December 29, 1975), popularly known as Professor Jay,
is a Tanzanian hip hop artist. He is one of the prominent representants
of the “Bongo Flava” Tanzanian hip hop subgenre, which mixes elements
from both Western hip hop and the Tanzanian tradition
(including swahili lyrics as well as an activist attitude towards
Tanzanian social issues such as HIV/AIDS, wealth, inequality, and
political corruption).
He started rapping in 1994 as a member of the group Hard Blasters, best known for their hit “Chemsha Bongo” (then he used stage name Nigga J) from their first album, “Funga Kazi”. Only one year later, they won the title of best hip-hop group in Tanzania.
During his solo career which he started in 2001, he has released
number of hits, including “Nikusaidiaje” and “Zali la Mentali (feat Juma Nature)”. Other songs released by Professor Jay include “Piga Makofi” and “Yataka Moyo”. Just like Mr. II,
he is a pioneering Tanzanian MC, who have remained some of the most
popular hip hop musicians in Tanzania, despite influx of many new
bidders. Also similar to Mr. II his lyrics often have political
messages. In one of his songs he imitates an elder politician and
ridicules the fake promises they all mindlessly spew as they are trying
to get elected. The song continues with a chorus saying the words “Ndio
Mzee” which means “Yes Elder”. This represents the brain washing of the
public as politicians make these false promises over and over. It is
interesting to note however, that after this song was produced, the
president of Tanzania referenced the lyrics in one of his speeches,
which acknowledged the presence of Bongo Flava and the success of
Professor Jay’s political lyrics.
His first album, “Machozi, Jasho na Damu,” gained instant recognition for which Professor Jay won several awards. He attained other awards such as the best hip-hop album in Tanzania with his second album, “Mapinduzi halisi“.
His first album, “Machozi, Jasho na Damu,” gained instant recognition for which Professor Jay won several awards. He attained other awards such as the best hip-hop album in Tanzania with his second album, “Mapinduzi halisi“.
Professor Jay’s songs include Nikusaidiaje (featuring Ferooz), Nimeamini (featuring Lady Jaydee), Inatosha (featuring Sugu), Vuta raha (featuring Ferooz), Border kwa border (featuring Nazizi),
Heka heka za star, Interlude, J.O.S.E.P.H., Nisamehe (featuring
Banana), Wapi nimakosea, Una, Hakuna Noma, Jina Langu, Bongo Dar es
Salaam, Piga Makofi, Msinitenge, Sio Mzee, Zali la Mentali, Nidivyo
Sivyo, Mtazamo (featuring Afande Sele and Solo Thang), Hapo Sawa. Professor Jay is featured on Nonini’s song “Kumekucha”
His former group Hard Blasters is set for a comeback in 2009. The new lineup will consist of Professor Jay, Big Willy and Fanani. They will release a new album.
His former group Hard Blasters is set for a comeback in 2009. The new lineup will consist of Professor Jay, Big Willy and Fanani. They will release a new album.
SOLO ALBUMS
▪ Machozi Jasho na Damu 2001
▪ Mapinduzi Halisi 2003
▪ J.O.S.E.P.H 2006
▪ Aluta Continua 2007
▪ Machozi Jasho na Damu 2001
▪ Mapinduzi Halisi 2003
▪ J.O.S.E.P.H 2006
▪ Aluta Continua 2007
AWARDS
▪ 2004 Tanzania Music Awards (Kilimanjaro Music Awards)- Best Hip Hop Album (“Mapinduzi Halisi”)
▪ 2006 Tanzania Music Awards - Best Song (Nikusaidiaje)
▪ 2006 Kisima Music Awards - Best Tanzanian Song (Nikusaidiaje)
▪ 2007 Kisima Music Awards - Best Ugandan Song (Sivyo Ndiviyo with Chameleone)
▪ 2007 Pearl of Africa Music Awards (PAM Awards) – Best Male Artist (Tanzania)
▪ 2009 Tanzania Music Awards - Best Songwriter
▪ 2004 Tanzania Music Awards (Kilimanjaro Music Awards)- Best Hip Hop Album (“Mapinduzi Halisi”)
▪ 2006 Tanzania Music Awards - Best Song (Nikusaidiaje)
▪ 2006 Kisima Music Awards - Best Tanzanian Song (Nikusaidiaje)
▪ 2007 Kisima Music Awards - Best Ugandan Song (Sivyo Ndiviyo with Chameleone)
▪ 2007 Pearl of Africa Music Awards (PAM Awards) – Best Male Artist (Tanzania)
▪ 2009 Tanzania Music Awards - Best Songwriter
JUMA KASSIM "JUMA NATURE" BIOGRAPHY
Juma Nature a.k.a. Sir Nature (born Juma Kassim
Ally, in 1980) is a Tanzanian hip hop artist and a singer. He is the
founder and member of a Temeke group called Wanaume Family,
an informal group of rappers from the poor side of Dar es Salaam.
Nature is one of the best, well known and most creative artists in the
Bongo Flava Swahili hip hop genre, not only is he a great composer and
uniquely talented rap artist but also gifted with a soulful and touching
voice. In his newest album, “Bongo Flava: Swahili Rap from Tanzania”,
many of the lyrics which are in his tracks include current problems
within his country. Some problems he raps about include,
The other main reason for his popularity throughout East Africa is of
course the topics of his songs, which deal with real and pertinent
issues to the majority of local people. “Umoja wa Watanzania”
from his 2004 album Ugali, for example, pleads for peaceful resolution
to political misunderstandings between two rival parties, the ruling CCM
and CUF, reminding people of what could be the outcome of a political
crisis.
Wanaume Family is a unit of different artists namely Juma Nature,
Wachuja Nafaka, GWM / Gangsters with Matatizo (Problems), Wangoto
Family, and Gangwe Mobb. Wanaume Family developed with the aim of
sharing ideas on how to use Swahili hip hop positively, national and
international promotion and using their unity as a means of helping
other upcoming artists.
The sense of their togetherness is often seen in their performances
with their creative one line “mapanga Shwaaa! Shwaaaa!” dance which
drives fans to a near frenzy. And their unique dancing style that of
kicking high and jumping up and down and doing the neck dance, is simply
breathtaking. No wonder they now get invited to perform in front of
elite audiences. The Wanaume Family group split in November 2006. Nature
put together a new group under the name of Wanaume Halisi, featuring
Luteni Kalama, Baba Levo, Dollo, Richie One, Bob Q, BK, D Chief, Maripo,
Mzimu and Inspekta Haroun.
SOLO ALBUMS:
• Nini Chanzo (2001)
• Ugali (2003)
• Ubinadamu-Kazi (2005)
• Zote History (2006)
• Tugawane Umaskini (2009)
• Nini Chanzo (2001)
• Ugali (2003)
• Ubinadamu-Kazi (2005)
• Zote History (2006)
• Tugawane Umaskini (2009)
AWARDS
2007- Channel O Music Video Awards – Best Video from East Africa.
2007- Channel O Music Video Awards – Best Video from East Africa.
NOMINATED
2005- Kilimanjaro Tanzania Music Awards- Best Hip Hop Albam{Ubinadamu kazi}
2007- MTV Europe Music Awards- Best African Act.
2005- Kilimanjaro Tanzania Music Awards- Best Hip Hop Albam{Ubinadamu kazi}
2007- MTV Europe Music Awards- Best African Act.
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