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East Africa’s Simba, Diamond Platnumz pledged to break a record set on climbing to the peak of Mt Kilimanjaro but never sailed through.

The psyched up bongo artist did not mince his words, bragging how he would get to the top of Africa’s tallest mountain in record time.

A challenge both to the world and to him as an individual and we could not wait to see him make dreams come true.

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Defeat

Unfortunately, his dreams crumbled even before he got half-way the journey because he just couldn’t proceed.

Now that his vision never saw the light of day, he becomes the punching bag of online trolls, following the failed attempt.

Saturday, the 28th of September, the superstar alongside other Tanzanian celebrities took up the challenge.

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A hike set to conclude within 24 hours under the hashtag #TwenzetuKileleni which caught the attention of many.

Energetic and braved up for the mission ahead of him, Platnumz started off by flaunting his zeal.

Sadly, mid-way the journey, barely the first 4 kilometers to the first station, Mandara, Chibu could take it in no more and dropped out voluntarily.

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Apparently, even with an offer of Ksh 112,000 upon completion of the hike, the ‘Kanyaga’ hitmaker, never made it even to the first station.

Among other celebrities who did not proceed with the hike include comedian Stephen Nyerere, actor JB and rapper Dogo Janja.

However, his defense for failing to beat the challenge cites his tight performance schedule as a key factor.

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Tanzania’s minister for tourism, Hamisi Kigwangala was behind the challenge. One that featured roughly 130 climbers – majority being celebrities – in a bid to promote local tourism.

Defense

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