- 8,068 viewsNaseeb Abdul Juma Issack, better known as Diamond Platnumz, is a mega successful Tanzanian bongo flava artist, as well as a businessman and philantropist. But, in spite of his stardom and giant following on social media, @dplatnumz felt humbled and emotional by having this year's edition of the Trace Awards and Festival celebrated in Zanzibar, in his native Tanzania. The artist spoke to @1xtra 's #DJEdu, the #Afroboss, at the red carpet. Subscribe: http://bit.ly/subscribetoafrica Website: https://www.bbc.com/africa Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bbcnewsafrica/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/bbcafrica/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bbcafrica/
Diamond Platnumz: Trace Awards in Tanzania were like 'prayers heard' - BBC Africa
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