Celebrated Name: | Diamond Platnumz |
Real Name/Full Name: | Nasibu Abdul Juma Issack |
Gender: | Male |
Age: | 35 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 |
Last Updated: | November 2024 |
Nasibu Abdul Juma Issack, popularly known as Diamond Platnumz, his stage name is a dancer, philanthropist actor, businessman, and a recording artist from Tandale, Dar es Salaam. He is famous for being the CEO and founder of WCB Wasafi Record Label, Wasafi Fm, and Wasafi TV.
Diamond said to be very influential among his fans, with some sources saying that he is currently the most loved artist from East and Central Africa.
Maybe you know about Diamond Platnumz very well, but do you know how old and tall is he and what is his net worth in 2024? If you do not see, we have prepared this article about details of Diamond Platnumz’s short biography-wiki, career, professional life, personal life, today’s net worth, age, height, weight, and more facts. Well, if you’re ready, let’s start.
Early Life & Biography
Diamond Platnumz was born on 2 October 1989 in Tandale, Dar es Salaam at Amanda hospital. Diamond has three siblings (Esma Platnumz, Romeo Abdul Jones, and Queen Darleen). Mzee Abdul Juma, his father, and his mother, Sanura Kasimu. He grew up in the western region of Tandale by his mother at their grand mother’s house. His father was missing in the picture due to unresolved domestic conflicts.
He went to Chakula Bora Nursery School in 1995 and proceeded to Tandale Magharibi Primary School in 1996, completing his primary education level in the year 2002. Diamond then joined secondary school in 2003 and graduated in 2006.
Personal Life
Diamond Platnumz is of Muslim religion and endorsed Tanzania’s ruling party Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) in 2010 and Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete who was its presidential candidate.
Diamond has two children with his former girlfriend, Zari Hassan, who is a Ugandan businesswoman based in South Africa. Diamond also has a third child with a model named Hamisa Mobeto and was dating a Kenyan musician and a model, Tanasha Donna since 2019. The couple has a son named Naseeb Jr. The couple has since broken up, resulting in flying back of Tanasha to her home country Kenya.
Age, Height, and Weight
Being born on 2 October 1989, Diamond Platnumz is 35 years old as of today’s date 1st November 2024. His height is 5 feet, 8 inches tall, and his weight is 68 kg.
Career
Diamond’s life in Tandale was hard since his mother did not have a source of income. His mother and grandmother shared a single room and had to rent the two apartments initially owned by Nasibu and his mother to get money.
Additionally, his Bongo Flava music style is persistently proactive, especially having met face to face with East Africa’s best music producer, Lizer.
Despite growing up in a poor background, his prominence and wealth have not affected his friendly nature, especially to his team on Wasafi media.
Diamond has recorded numerous hit songs such as “Number One” that featured Davido, a Nigeria recording artiste. In 2012, Diamond performed at an eviction show of the Big Brother Africa 7.
Back in 2009, Diamond met Msafiri Peter, commonly known as Papua Misifa. Misfit agreed to offer him financial support in developing his talent and recorded his first single hit “Nanda Kamwambie” in 2010.
Diamond Platnumz made his debut album on 14 March 2018 in Kenya, with his songs being most popular compared to any other music artist from Tanzania.
Awards & Achievements
Commendably, Diamond Platnumz has received a diversity of both home and international awards. On 3 May 2014, Diamond made a new record during the Tanzania Music Awards, following his winning of 7 awards, comprising of Best Male Writer, Best Song Writer, Best Male Artist and the Best Male Entertainer of the Year.
Diamond also won four awards during the 2010 Tanzania Music Awards and received the titles, Kilimanjaro’s best upcoming artiste and even the MTV Base Mama Awards in Nigeria for the Best Upcoming Artiste.
Net Worth & Salary of Diamond Platnumz in 2024
As of November 2024, Diamond Platnumz has an estimated net worth of more than $6 million. He receives most of his earnings from his well paying music career and also from his television and radio stations.
Diamond is the most sought and paid musician in Tanzania and is among the highest-paid artist in East Africa.
Diamond Platnumz has garnered most of his fortune from his best-selling ringtones, tours, expensive tours, and being a brand ambassador. He also receives huge money from endorsements companies such as Vodacom, DSTV, Red Gold, and Coca-Cola. He is also the Chief Executive Officer of Wasafi Records, adding outstanding amounts to his income.
Diamond Platnumz is one of the most successful recording artists from East Africa. He is the living proof of the saying that goes, ‘No man is Limited” having come from a humble background and presently making millions from his passion for singing. Despite the millions in his bank account, Diamond has remained to be humble and friendly to his fellow artist and one time confessed to having pictures of Bongo Flava artists on his studio wall.
He’s a legend breaking records making new ones i’m a big fan of Diamond so i don’t wanna him to be known for singing and dancing winning awards/accolades alone. i’d like him to leave a legacy just like what Akon is doing in Senegal he’s building his own city I’d love you also to invest in things that are going to help you in the future as well
My name is chilungamo wamakono harawa from MALAWI I like Diamond songs as everyone like UGALI. and i prefer that one day must see him live.
second; Diamond is de best beause if he can featuring with anyone his using his own language thats is perfect because east west home is best.
Third; if is possible am waiting him to featuring with YO-MAPS from ZAMBIA OR JASON DELURO
diamond all the best, he make all africans they are dancing like Diamond platinum