Alikiba explains the controversial handshake with Diamond Platnumz at Agnes Masogange’s burial

The burial of Agnes Gerald ‘Masongange’ brought together Diamond Platnumz and Alikiba. The two arch rivals warmed up to each other during the burial.

Diamond and his entourage walked into the venue late when the burial ceremony was well under way, he walked to the dais where Alikiba was seated and shook his hands amid cheers from mourners.

Critics interpreted the handshake differently. Some people claim Alikiba was reluctant to shake hands with Diamond as he only extended his fist instead of palm when greeting his rival.

Different greetings styles

Alikiba explained the controversial handshake with Diamond Platnumz during an interview with Clouds TV. The ‘Seduce Me’ hit maker claims there are several ways to greet a person and that he chose a different style when he met Diamond.

“Kwangu hiyo ni salamu, zipo styel nyingi sana za salamu wengine wanasalimiana kwa mabega na wengine mikono nyuma na pia hata kwa mke wangu ambae ameolewa hivi karibuni huwezi kumpa mkono kawaida. Tatizo watu wanataka kuweka mambo yaonekana sio ya kawaida lakini hiyo ni salamu na mimi nimeona ni ya kawaida,” said Alikiba,

 

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