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Diamond Platinum
Nasibu Abdul Juma Issack (born 2 October 1989), popularly known by his stage name Diamond Platnumz, is a Tanzanian bongo flava recording artist, dancer, philanthropist and a businessman of Ha heritage. He is the founder and CEO of WCB Wasafi Record Label, Wasafi Bet and Wasafi Media. Diamond has gained a massive following in East and Central Africa. He became the first Africa-based artist to reach a combined total of one billion views on YouTube. After signing a record deal with Universal Music in 2017, Platnumz released his third studio album, ''A Boy from Tandale'' (2018). In 2021, Diamond together with his record label WCB Wasafi entered into a 360 Partnership with Warner Music Group. Career He started his music career in 2006 at the age of 17 years old while selling clothes. He would record songs with the money he earned from the clothes' business and eventually recorded his first single "Toka Mwanzo", a Bongo flava song fused with R&B. The song was not successful co ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Billboard (magazine)
''Billboard'' (stylized as ''billboard'') is an American music and entertainment magazine published weekly by Penske Media Corporation. The magazine provides music charts, news, video, opinion, reviews, events, and style related to the music industry. Its music charts include the Hot 100, the 200, and the Global 200, tracking the most popular albums and songs in different genres of music. It also hosts events, owns a publishing firm, and operates several TV shows. ''Billboard'' was founded in 1894 by William Donaldson and James Hennegan as a trade publication for bill posters. Donaldson later acquired Hennegan's interest in 1900 for $500. In the early years of the 20th century, it covered the entertainment industry, such as circuses, fairs, and burlesque shows, and also created a mail service for travelling entertainers. ''Billboard'' began focusing more on the music industry as the jukebox, phonograph, and radio became commonplace. Many topics it covered were spun-off ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
BET Awards 2014
The 14th BET Awards were held at the Nokia Theatre L.A. Live in Los Angeles, California on June 29, 2014. Chris Rock was unveiled as the host for the upcoming BET Awards on May 14 during the network's 106 & Park music video countdown show. Beyoncé lead the nominations with 6, followed by Jay-Z with 5. Drake, Pharrell Williams and August Alsina were tied for 4. Beyoncé was the big winner of the night winning 3 BET Awards, while Nicki Minaj, Drake, August Alsina and Pharrell Williams with 2. Performers Main Show BET Music Matters Stage Performers *Gabi Wilson *Adrian Marcel *Sebastian Mikael Presenters * Bow Wow *Keshia Chanté *Regina Hall *Kevin Hart *Keke Palmer *Larenz Tate *Gabrielle Union *Kerry Washington *Nick Cannon *Zendaya *Regina Hall *Eva Marcille *Terrence J Nominations Best Female R&B/Pop Artist * Beyoncé *Tamar Braxton *Janelle Monáe * Jhené Aiko * K. Michelle * Rihanna Best Male R&B/Pop Artist * Pharrell Williams *John Legend *August Alsina ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jakaya Kikwete
Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete (born 7 October 1950) is a Tanzanian politician who was the fourth president of Tanzania, in office from 2005 to 2015. Prior to his election as president, he was the Minister for Foreign Affairs from 1995 to 2005 under his predecessor, Benjamin Mkapa. He also served as the chairperson of the African Union from 2008–2009 and the chairman of the Southern African Development Community Troika on Peace, Defence and Security from 2012–2013. Kikwete who is of Kwere heritage, was born and raised in Msoga, Chalinze District in Pwani Region and attended the university of Dar es Salaam. Education Between 1959 and 1963 Kikwete attended Karatu Primary School and Tengeru School from 1963 to 1965, both in Arusha Region. After Tengeru, Kikwete moved back to home to Pwani Region and attended Kibaha Secondary School for his O-levels, which took place between 1966 and 1969. Then he moved to Tanga Region studied at the Tanga Technical Secondary School for his adv ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Queen Darleen
Mwanahawa Abdul Juma (born 4 November 1985 ) better known by her stage name Queen Darleen is a Tanzanian singer signed under WCB Wasafi. Biography Early life Born as on born 4 November 1985 in Kigoma Region as Mwanahawa Abdul Juma, Darleen is a daughter of Abdul Juma Issack (father) and a sister to tanzanian singer Diamond Platnumz. Darleen is a Muslim by religion. Personal life Darleen was alleged dating fellow Tanzanian singer Ali Kiba, a speculation that she and Ali Kiba publicly denied revealing that they were just friends and business partners. At the end of 2019, Darleen was married to Isihaka Mtoro as his second wife. Mtoro and Darleen were separated in 2022. Darleen has two children, a son and daughter with Isihaka. Music career Darleen started her music career in the early 2000s as an independ artist featured in Dully Sykes' songs "Historia Ya Kweli" and "Sharifa" also "Mtoto wa Geti Kali" a song by Inspector Haroun. Darleen released her first debut song as a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
RJ The DJ
Romeo George (born August 16, 1987) alias RJ The DJ and Romy Jon(e)s is a Tanzanian DJ, record producer and television actor. Career Jons worked as music video model, appearing on music videos before starting his debut career as a disc jokey in 2010. As a music video model, Jons appeared to Diamond Platnumz's debut song ''Mbagala'' in 2010. Even though he is said to be Diamond Platnumz cousin and his closest male relative, he is not signed to WCB wasafi, a label owned by Diamond Platnumz, he works as a freelancer DJ. Expansion to his music career enabled him to perform to the whole of East Africa. In 2020, he teamed with the likes of Marioo, Sho Madjozi, Lava Lava, Khaligraph Jones, Vanessa Mdee and Morgan Heritage on his first ever studio album called 'Changes'. Apart from his solo works, Jons works as an official DJ of Diamond Platnumz also serves as the vice president of WCB Wasafi music label. Filmography Discography Album *2020: Changes Singles *Bang ft Khaligr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tanasha Donna
Tanasha Donna Oketch (born 7 July 1995) is a Kenyan model, singer, entrepreneur & former radio presenter for NRG radio. Biography Personal life Tanasha Donna was born Kenya East Africa on 7 July 1995 to a Kenyan mother and an Italian Father. Donna spent her childhood years in Kenya before moving to Belgium when she was 11 years old to live with her Belgian step-father. She gained great interest in fashion, music and modelling while in Belgium. Donna made a return to Kenya and participate in Miss World Kenya. While in Kenya, she joined the NRG Radio as a presenter but quit to focus on her music career and motherhood. In 2022, Donna has made her acting debut, in the 'Symphony' movie that was released on 9 September. Relationships Donna's public relationship was when she dated a Kenyan actor Nick Mutuma at a time she still was a commercial model. Mutuma and Donna broke up in August 2017, after seven months of dating. In 2018, she dated a Tanzanian singer and businessman Diamon ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hamisa Mobetto
Hamisa Hassan Mobetto (born December 10, 1994), is a Tanzanian singer, actress, businesswoman and socialite. Early life and education She was born in Mwanza, Tanzania on the 10th December 1994 to a Muslim family and was passionate about music as a child. She pursued her career in music after completing high school. Career Model In 2011, she participated for the Miss Indian Ocean 2011 beauty pageant, she emerged as 2nd runner up. That same year, she also emerged second which made her compete for Miss Tanzania 2011. In 2012, she participated in Miss University Africa and succeeded among the top 10. In 2017, She was nominated for People’s Choice Award and Super Mum at the Starqt International Awards. In 2018, she won Female stylish Of The Year at the Swahili fashion Week Awards. That same year, she was appointed as the host of Miss Tanzania Beauty pageant. That same year, she was nominated for Best East African Woman Entrepreneur at the BEFFTA Awards. In December 2020, she wo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zari Hassan
Zarinah Hassan (born 23 September 1978), commonly known as Zari Hassan, alias Zari the Boss Lady, is a Ugandan socialite, musician, businesswoman and actress, who resides in South Africa, where she runs businesses. She is the heir and CEO of ''Brooklyn City College'' (BCC), a South African based diverse, progressive educational institute which she co-founded with her late husband Ivan Ssemwanga. BCC maintains the headquarters campus in Pretoria, with satellite campuses in Polokwane, Durban, Johannesburg, Nelspruit, Vereeniging and Rustenburg. Biography Hassan returned to her native Uganda in 2000, after two years in the United Kingdom. Afterwards she moved to South Africa where she met and married Ivan Semwanga. They had 3 children. They divorced in 2013 after Hassan accused Semwanga of physically abusing her. In May 2017, Semwanga had a massive stroke and was admitted to Steve Biko Academic Hospital. He died on 25 May 2017. He was buried in Uganda. Following the fun ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Focalistic
Lethabo Sebetso (born 26 May 1996), professionally known as Focalistic, is a South African rapper. Born and raised in Pretoria, Sebetso was a footballer prior pursuing a music career as a rapper, released his debut studio album ''Sgubhu Ses Excellent'' (2020). Career Lethabo Sebetso born 26 May 1996 in Zone 6, Ga-Rankuwa, Pretoria, his father Kgomotso Sebetso was the former political journalist working at SABC. Lethabo graduated at the University of Pretoria in political science degree. In 2016, he won ''Artist on Rise'' competition. His single "Fak'mali" debuted number 1 on YFM Hip Hop music charts. In early 2020, he established his own record label 18 Area Holdings in partnership with The Vth Seasons. On 10 April 2020, his Extended Play ''Quarantined Tarantino'' was released. In April 2020, his single " Ke Star" featuring Virgo Deep was released. "Ke Star" was certified gold with sales of 25 000 copies. In November 2020, he joined RADAR African programme by Spotify. Foc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Adekunle Gold
Adekunle Almoruf Kosoko (born 28 January 1987), known professionally as Adekunle Gold and AG Baby, is a Nigerian Afrobeats singer and songwriter. He gained widespread attention after releasing the 2015 hit single "Sade", a highlife cover of One Direction's " Story of My Life". He signed a record deal with YBNL Nation and released his 2015 debut studio album ''Gold'', which debuted at number 7 on the ''Billboard'' World Albums chart. ''Gold'' was preceded by the release of three singles: "Sade", "Orente" and "Pick Up". Adekunle Gold revealed to ''Nigerian Entertainment Today'' that prior to signing with YBNL, he designed the label's official logo and completed other designs for Lil Kesh, Viktoh and Olamide. Education He holds a Higher National Diploma in Arts and Design from Lagos State Polytechnic. Career 2010–2014: Career beginnings While growing up, Adekunle developed interest in music while listening to songs by King Sunny Ade and Ebenezer Obey. He became a member of hi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zuchu
Zuhura Othman Soud (born 22 November 1993), better known by her stage name Zuchu, is a Tanzanian singer and songwriter born in Zanzibar. She is based in Dar es Salaam and signed to WCB Wasafi record label. She was awarded the Silver Plaque Button by YouTube for hitting 100,000 subscribers within a week. She became the first East African female artist to reach that milestone within a week. She also became the first East African female artist to reach 1 million subscribers on YouTube 11 months later. In 2020 Zuchu was named by AFRIMMA as the winner of the Emerging Artist Award. Personal life Zuchu comes from a musical Swahili Zanzibari family and background. She is a daughter of the revered and famous female Zanzibari Taarab musician Khadija Kopa. Zuchu started singing at a tender age and later collaborated with her mother Khadija Kopa on a song titled "Mauzauza" from her debut EP ''I am Zuchu''. Among her first appearances as a musician to the public date back to 2015 in t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
