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Diamond Platnumz and Jose Chameleone’s palatial mansions prove there are no rich musicians in Kenya (Photos)

Posted on by Martin Oduor

Joseph Mayanja aka Jose Chameleone and Naseeb Abdul Juma popularly known by his stage name Diamond Platnumz, are undoubtedly the most successful musicians in East Africa.

Their success in music is also reflected in the expensive lifestyles they lead – the two superstars boast of expensive vehicles and privately owned mansions.

Jose lives in a swanky suburb of Muyenga in Kampala; the storied house has a swimming pool, two sitting rooms and dining areas; servant quarters and several bedrooms.

 



The ‘Tubonge’ hit maker also owns property in US, Rwanda and Tanzania.

“Those who wish to know how rich I am can go to the US embassy and secure visas then go right ahead and inquire about my property there. They can also go to Rwanda and Tanzania where I have homes,”Jose Chameleone by New Vision in 2013 when he was asked how rich he was.

Jose Chameleone’s house in Kampala

Talking of Diamond Platnumz, the singer has houses in Tanzania and South Africa. His ‘State House’ in Dar es Salaam is said to have cost him more 70 million shillings to put up.

Diamond’s State House has a color changing swimming pool, gym, a Kes 3.5 million gold-plated bathroom among other luxuries.

Diamond’s mansion in Dar es Salaam

 

What about his South African mansion? Watch the video below to see for yourself:

 

7 lethal shots Diamond has ever fired at Ali Kiba….the third one I doubt he will ever recover from

Posted on by Irari Ngugi

In an interesting twist of events, Diamond yesterday revealed he had no beef with Ali kiba. According to him, they have always been cordial just that the media has always poked noses into their business ruining everything.

Also read: Diamond finally comes to reveal why Ali Kiba hates him so much…No, he didn’t snatch Wema Sepetu from him

He was speaking on Clouds TV where he spoke on a number of issues regarding the youth of Tanzania, his business ventures and personal life. The debate got so heated that the president at some point called Diamond on air and expressed his love for the man and the agenda he was trying to push.

But back to Ali Kiba and their unending beef. After the interview which has since gone viral someone decided to go into the archives and bring out all the shots Diamond has ever fired at Ali Kiba. And trust me they are absolutely lethal.

Here, just have a look:

Diamond vs Ali kiba

This why no musician will beat Diamond anytime soon! After Ne-Yo, Diamond jumps into another collabo with Grammy winner Mohombi and Congolese Singer Lumino

Posted on by Martin Oduor

Just a month ago, Diamond dropped ‘Marry You’ featuring American crooner Ne-Yo. The song is topping charts across the world.

But even before Diamond’s fans could get enough of ‘Marry Me’, the Tanzanian superstar has jumped into another collaboration with Grammy awards winner Mohomobi and Congolese artist Lumino in a song titled ‘Rockonolo’.

The collabo was born out of a brief meeting between 3 artists who bumped into each other at the MAMA 2016 which was held in Johannesburg, South Africa.

The Congolese singer who is signed to Mohombi’s record label, attended the MAMAS 2016 with the ‘Bumpy Ride’ hit maker who also has Congolese roots. At the event, the two met Diamond Platnumz and Franko and both artists love his music. The quartet then decided to do a Remix version of Lumino’s ‘Rockonolo’ single.

The collabo puts Diamond on the roadmap to conquering international market; Baba Tifaah has also carved a name for himself in the continent – he has bagged collabos with the best in the continent including P Square and Davido.

The new project is part of Mohomobi’s initiative to create artist platform #AfricaUnited, with the goal to build bridges between African artists in form of collaboration and mutual support.

Watch the video below:

Ushuru lazima ulipe! Diamond summoned by Tanzania Revenue Authority just a week after he forced to report to Central Police station

Posted on by Martin Oduor

Magufuli is not done with Diamond just yet! The ‘Marry You’ hit maker was yesterday summoned by Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA).

Just last week the Tanzanian superstar was forced to report to Central Police Station after he committed traffic offence.

Also read: Diamond Platnumz forced to report to Central Police station this evening

TRA which is charged with the responsibility of managing the assessment, collection and accounting of all central government revenue, summoned Diamond to its offices to shed light on his source of income and how he pays his taxes.

The process was smooth as Diamond even had time to pose with TRA officials after they grilled him.

“Mapema leo nilipo report Makao Makuu ya TRA baada ya kuitwa ili kuelezea ni namana gani nayapata Mapato yangu na namna gani nalipa kodi ya serikali….” Diamond captioned a photo he took with TRA officials.

Prezzo introduces his tough-looking bodyguard of 14 years but he not as scary as Diamond’s HIGHLY trained guard Mwarabu Fighter (Photos)

Posted on by Irari Ngugi

Only a handful of celebrities in East Africa can afford bodyguards; CMB Prezzo and Diamond Platnumz are among the few.

Prezzo has been caught in endless altercations that sometimes got physical, but the rapper has always relied on his bodyguard to pull him out of trouble and keep him safe.

The ‘My City My Town’ rapper introduced his bodyguard, Oti Danger, who has been his guardian angel for 14 long years.

“My brother Oti Danger has been with me since the beginning of my musical career as my bodyguard. 14 yrs strong & counting. God bless u bro,” Prezzo praised his bodyguard.

But if you think Prezzo’s bodyguard is tough, wait until you meet Mwarabu Fighter – Diamond Platnumz’s HIGHLY trained bodyguard.

Mwarabu whose real name is Seleman Mirundi is highly trained in martial arts and combat skills; the kind of exercises he does are what you see in Arnold Schwarzenegger, Sylvester Stallone and Jean-Claude Van Damme’s movies.

  

He still cares for his ex! Diamond offers encouragement to Wema Sepetu following her ordeal with police (Photos)

Posted on by Martin Oduor

Wema Sepetu was finally released from police custody after close to a week of gruesome grilling by Tanzanian authorities following her alleged involvement in narcotics.

Wema Sepetu was among other Tanzanian celebrities who were summoned by police after President John Magufuli declared war on drugs in Bongo.

The sultry actress, who had been in police custody for six days, was arraigned in court on Thursday February 9th.

The Kisutu court in Dar es Salaam released Wema on a TZS 5 million bond or Kes 231,000; her case will be mentioned again on 28th February.

Wema Sepetu outside Kisutu court in Dar es Salaam after she was released

Diamond showed he was still concerned about his ex girlfriend Wema Sepetu during an interview on ‘Leo Tena’ on Clouds FM.

The ‘Marry You’ hit maker who was accompanied by his wife Zari Hassan, said he was praying for Wema Sepetu and other artists implicated in drug trafficking so that they could finish their cases without further hiccups.

“Na tunaomba wamalize matatizo yao salama” said Diamond.

Diamond and Zari during an interview at Cloud FM

Idris Sultan had also sent a message of encouragement to Wema Sepetu before she was released from custody.

Also read: Idris Sultan’s special message to Wema Sepetu moments before she was released from police custody