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Diamond Platnumz former manager accused of sacrificing yet another baby mama

Posted on by Pauline Syombua

Babu Tale has lost his second baby mama 2 years after losing his first wife following short illnesss. The death of his second baby mama has however serviced a rumor claiming Babu Tale practices black magic and in order to continue growing richer and to secure more power.

Back in 2020 after losing his first wife, many claimed before Shammy’s she kept hallucinating and asking close friends to look after her kids when she is gone; something that left many asking questions. Like, how is it that she died while still very healthy right before elections; and after her death – Babu Tale’s was voted into parliament. Blood sacrifice?

WCB’s Babu Tale declared the new Morogoro South East MP

However according to Tale, the rumors are untrue and baseless. Speaking during an interview, the now former WCB manager said;

People who say that I killed my wife by sacrificing her to black magic are just propagandists.

Babu Tale introduces eldest son

He went on to reveal that his relationship with his wife never changed from the day they met and although she is dead and gone he truly did love her.

Diamond Platnumz visits Babu Tale after Shammy’s passing

 

I really loved my wife and I could never go against the marriage institution by breaking it all in a bid of chasing leadership and power

Anyway with that said, Babu Tale is back to mourning following untimely death of his first baby mama who passed on 2 months ago; Tale now says he has his 4 kids living together after their mums deaths.

Introducing the teenager, Tale wrote;

Najua wengi wenu mtajiuliza huyu mwengine ni nani..? Sababu hao watatu sura zao sio ngeni sana machoni mwenu..huyo mgeni kwenu anaitwa ZAHID.. nimwanangu pia.. kama ilivyo hao watatu.. Huyu nae nimempoteza mamayake miez miwili iliyopita.. sina budi kumshukuru Mungu kwakila Mtihani anaonipa..kwamaana anaamini nitauweza… siwezi tena kulia,zaidi nakuomba uendelee kunifungulia riziki kila uchwao.. na naamini unaniandalia Mama yao mpya (mke mzuri) wakuja kuwalea nakuwaongoza Kwenye misingi mizuri yakumjua Mungu…
Allah Asante kwakila Jambo!???????? #theblackgodfather

Why Babu Tale is not looking to remarry months after wife’s untimely death

Posted on by Pauline Syombua

Babu Tale is still holding on to his late wife’s memories which makes it harder for him to move on.

The former WCB manager who now doubles up as the newly elected Morogoro MP opened up about his personal life months after her death; and boy is he still hurting.

Diamond Platnumz visits Babu Tale after Shammy’s death

Having lost Shammy on June 28, 2020; Babu Tale says that he has not been able to look at another woman the same way. And judging from his interview, we can assure you that he is not ready  to let go nor accept that she is gone.

When asked why he still holds on to his late wife’s memory; the talent manager went on to say;

Mwanamke wangu alikuwa smart halafu kisu. Kupata mwanamke wa hivyo ni ngumu.

Babu Tale on sacrificing his wife

His latest interview comes months after Babu Tale was forced to address rumors claiming he sacrificed his wife for his political interests.

According to his Tanzanian fans, most believe that Tale’s political career became successful after trading in his wife’s life. Speaking about this, Tale said;

 Watu wanasema kwamba nilimuua mke wangu kwa kumtoa kafara, hii yote ni propaganda tu. Mimi nilimpenda sana mke wangu na nisingefanya jambo lolote la kuvunja ndoa yangu, tulipendana sana.” (People say that I killed my wife by sacrificing her, this is just propaganda. I loved my wife and I could never do anything to violate our marriage. We loved each other so much.)

Major wins as WCB’s Babu Tale and Mwana FA bag top parliamentary seats in Tanzania elections

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The Wasafi family has bagged double blessings after two of its top members clinched parliamentary seats in the just concluded Tanzania elections.

Diamond Platnumz’ long-time manager, Babu Tale who lost his wife Shamsa Kombo Tale on the morning of June 28, 2020, might finally have something to be proud of, of the dark year.

Their wins

Babu Tale has been declared the new Morogoro South East constituency legislator after going unopposed.

WCB’s Babu Tale declared the new Morogoro South East MP

Meanwhile, popular Wasafi records’ rapper, Hamis Mwinjuma aka Mwana Fa has been declared the new Muheza constituency legislator.

The two Bongo celebrities vied for their parliamentary seats on the ruling CCM party tickets.

Babu Tale, Mwana Fa clinch parliamentary seats in Tanzania elections

Mwana Fa was among the few lucky CCM members who successfully sought the party’s approval from a pool of 10,367 against 264 parliamentary seats, in August 2020. 

The party’s publicity secretary, Humphrey Polepole, explained that they carefully selected political aspirants “who will protect the wider interests of the people, the party and the nation as a whole”.

WCB’s Mwana Fa declared the new Muheza MP

Babu Tale on the other hand clinched the coveted Morogoro parliamentary seat after flooring Tanzania’s assistant Agricultural minister Omary Mgumbe who was the incumbent.

Barely 3 months ago while declaring his bid for the MP seat, Hamisi Shaban Taletale received massive support from the Wasafi family.

Who expressed strong belief that he could duly deliver both to the political party and the constituents ahead of the October elections.

Wasafi family wins big in the just concluded Tanzania parliamentary elections

The two newest celebrity MPs in town, could not contain their excitement following the mega announcements.

“Nahisi nipo Kwenye ndoto” Babu Tale mourns late wife with a never seen before clip that will leave you in tears (Video)

Posted on by Pauline Syombua

Babu Tale lost his wife 46 days ago and judging from his recent post; the former WCB manager remains in denial that the love of his life is no more!

According to reports, the late Shammy apparently passed on after she was infected with coronavirus that led to her death. However, others claim that there is more to the story since Shammy had already started asking her close friends to look after her kids when she is gone.

It is not known how Shammy knew she would not make it out alive; but the cause of her death remains unknown to the public and fans who remain worried for her kids.

Babu Tale with his late wife, Shammy

Also read; Beef aside! Zari Hassan mourn’s Babu Tale’s late wife in moving message

Remembering the late Shammy

Anyway having been 45 days since her demise, Babu Tale went on to remember his wife with a never seen before video showing fans how lovely she was. Judging from the video we can see why Tale fell for his wife; not just her smile, figure but how she carried herself with respect.

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To caption the post, Babu Tale wrote;

RIP my wife ???????????? Ni 45 days tangu umeniacha Mama TT nahisi bado nipo kwenye ndoto.

Also read; Wasafi records manager in mourning after losing his dear wife! (Photos)

It must be hard for Tale to come into terms with the fact that his gorgeous wife is gone; and the sad part is that she will never come back. However, for the sake of their 3 children, Tale has no option but to remain strong. His friends have however massive support during this tough time, and hopefully all will be well for Tale!

Diamond Platnumz manager weeps uncontrollably during wife’s burial! (Video)

Posted on by Pauline Syombua

2020 has not been an easy year for many. Well, this is because the Coronavirus pandemic has robbed many of their loved one; and sadly Diamond Platnumz manager, Babu Tale now understands the pain that comes with death.

His wife Shammy is said to have passed on after complications with an asthma attack. However before this, the late wife to Tale was admitted in the ICU ward where she was using  machines to control her breathing!

So far many Tanzanian tabloids have been sharing photos and videos from Tale’s home where the body was taken before being moved to Mkuyuni in Morogoro where her body was laid to rest.

Babu Tale with his late wife, Shammy

Babu Tale breaks down

Having been married for 15 years, Babu Tale clearly not only lost a wife but a friend who brought happiness to his life.

Word has it that the two had dated for 5 years before settling down for another 15 years – and now that she is gone; the WCB manager still can’t believe his wife is no more.

In a new video circulating on social media, Babu Tale was caught on camera weeping uncontrollably; and those around him are seen trying to comfort the manager.

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Indeed it is sad to see how his wife’s death has left him feeling and looking empty as he tries to hold his head high for his children’s sake!

Among those who availed themselves at the funeral is Harmonize and his bodyguards who paid their last respects to Shammy on her final journey.

Details of the funeral however remain scarce for now; but hopefully Babu Tale will open up when he is ready to speak about this incident!

“Diamond anajiover dose” Babu Tale finally comes out clean as he promises to find a doctor for the singer

Posted on by Pauline Syombua

Diamond Platnumz is one man who has shaken the East African entertainment industry and also managed to put on the map.

With this hard work, Diamond Platnumz has found himself making moves that are now affecting his health and physical appearance as seen on his latest photos.

Speaking during an interview with Wasafi TV Babu Tale finally confirmed that Diamond Platnumz has been over dosing himself with work and rarely gets enough sleep.

He however went on to promise that he will soon get a doctor to help the singer who clearly needs to take some rest.

Diamond Platnumz Hapumziki Kabisa, Tunatafakari Kumtafutia Daktari wake mwenyewe tu, Aangalie Afya yake maana anajiover dose na kazi. Diamond anaanda Nguo yake ya kuvaa mwenyewe, anajistyle mwenyewe, video zake anafanya mwenye muda wa kuedit. Ni mtu ambaye anafanya vitu vingi, kama tunekuwa nchi zilizo endelea basi Diamond anahitaji Doctor wake. Diamond anajiover dose. Juzi kumekuwa na video iliyosambaa ukimuonyesha Diamond kama mtu ambaye hayuko sawa, lakini uweli ni kwamba ile video ilichuliwa wakati anawatch Rayvanny akiperfom na huku anajibu maswali, nao watu wakatafsiri kivyao.

Viral video

This comes after a viral video of Diamond Platnumz showing withdrawal signs emerged on social media leaving many assuming that he was using hard drugs.

Babu Tale however cleared the air saying;

Diamond Platnumz schedule

Of course hawezi kuwa sawa maana anafanya vitu vingi kwa wakati mmoja. Msani wetu yulko na shows nyingi sana, unaweza ukaona kuwa ni high dose tunampa , lakini wanasema kama ni muda wako wakutafuta basi tafuta. Tunapambana na wakati tunapambana tunafyonza damu ya yule dogo. So we need someone ambaye atatusaidia na huyo ni doctor labda

Take a look at how Diamond Platnumz’ has a busy schedule unlike most of you who are just making memes

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Babu Tale, Diamond Platnumz’s manager is worried that Diamond might be working himself to death.

Tale shared in an interview saying that Diamond is always performing somewhere and has a very tight schedule a thing that is now worrying him. He now wants Diamond to take a rest and visit the doctor often for check-ups otherwise fatigue might hurt him in the long run.

“Diamond Platnumz Hapumziki Kabisa, Tunatafakari Kumtafutia Daktari wake mwenyewe tu, Aangalie Afya yake maana anajiover dose na kazi. Diamond anaanda Nguo yake ya kuvaa mwenyewe, anajistyle mwenyewe, video zake anafanya mwenye muda wa kuedit. Ni mtu ambaye anafanya vitu vingi, kama tunekuwa nchi zilizo endelea basi Diamond anahitaji Doctor wake. Diamond anajiover dose. Juzi kumekuwa na video iliyosambaa ukimuonyesha Diamond kama mtu ambaye hayuko sawa, lakini uweli ni kwamba ile video ilichuliwa wakati anawatch Rayvanny akiperfom na huku anajibu maswali, nao watu wakatafsiri kivyao” said Tale. 

Comparison

Tale also added that that’s why no one can be compared to Diamond Platnumz majorly because of his hard work.

“Of course hawezi kuwa sawa maana anafanya vitu vingi kwa wakati mmoja. Msani wetu yulko na shows nyingi sana, unaweza ukaona kuwa ni high dose tunampa , lakini wanasema kama ni muda wako wakutafuta basi tafuta. Tunapambana na wakati tunapambana tunafyonza damu ya yule dogo. So we need someone ambaye atatusaidia na huyo ni doctor labda” said Tale.

Diamond’s manager Babu Tale sends emotional message to kidnappers targeting his children

Posted on by Pauline Syombua

Diamond Platnumz’ manager Hamisi Tale popularly known as Babu Tale is a worried man after information reached him that his kids are being targeted.

In an online post, the father of four narrated how some people have been making sudden appearances at his house asking the guards to allow them to pick the children.

These men have been claiming that they have been sent by Tale but the manager said that he had no idea who they were.

Worried

Taking to social media, Tale opened up saying that he doesn’t know what the men wanted to do with his kids and he’s now a worried man.

“Mungu nilindie watoto wangu. Kuna watu wanakazi ya kwenda nyumbani kwangu wanapambana kuwaongopea walinzi getini kua nimewatuma wawachukue watoto sasa sijui wanataka kuwafanya nini hawa watoto.” he said. 

Diamond Platnumz manager is not dead, Speaks up after being hospitalized

Posted on by Pauline Syombua

Diamond Platnumz manager Babu Tale has been forced to clear swirling death rumors after he was hospitalized on Wednesday.

On Thursday, a number of gossip sites and Instagram users in Tanzania had alleged that Tale had passed on following a short illness.

Calm down

Tale had to share on his instagram page that all is well and that people should not fall for the fake news. He also apologized for the people who were shocked by the news.

“Asante Mungu nimerudi home salama apana chezea dengu Yule MBU ni bishoo lakini anakukaza kweli. Niwape pole ndugu zangu mliostushwa na habari za Mimi kutangulia mbele ya haki. Me mzima bado Mungu ajanipangia siku ikifika hata liyenipost Leo atokua bando limemkatikia kwa laana ya kusingia masharif” reads Babu Tale’s update.

The rumors come after he was bedridden on Wednesday but didn’t share why.

“Hatutarudia” Babu Tale acknowledges Diamond and Rayvanny paid a hefty price for defying authorities

Posted on by Martin Oduor

Diamond Platnumz and Rayvanny breathed a sigh of relief when Basata lifted the ban that they had imposed on the two Wasafi singers.

Diamond, Rayvanny and Wasafi were jointly been fined Tsh 9 million or Kes 403,197 after they dropped controversial song ‘Mwanza’.

Tanzania’s music regulatory body Basata also banned ‘Mwanza’ from being played on radio, TV, nightclubs, concerts or on any media in Tanzania.

Diamond and Rayvanny however defied Basata ban and went on to perform ‘Mwanza’ during Wasafi festival at the lakeside city of Mwanza on Saturday December 15th 2018.

Basata responded by banning Diamond and Rayvanny from performing on any show or organizing any concert in and outside Tanzania effective Wednesday December 19th.

Will never repeat
Babu Tale
Babu Tale

Babu Tale now admits the two month ban imposed on Diamond and Rayvanny severely affected them. Speaking during an interview with Mwananchi newspaper, Tale said they have learned a lot and would never repeat such kind of mistake.

“Kwa kweli kwa muda wote ambao wasanii wetu walikuwa wamefungiwa pamoja na kusitishwa kwa tamasha letu la Wasafi, tumejifunza mengi, hatuna budi kuishukuru BASATA na serikali kwa ujumla tunachowahaidi ni kwamba tumrjifunza mengi na hatutarudia tena,” said Babu Tale.

 

 

 

 

“Continue complaining as Tanzanian music takes over” Diamond’s manager Babu Tale fires at Kenyan musicians

Posted on by Martin Oduor

Babu Tale has echoed the same message Kenyan presenters have been telling Kenyan musicians who are whining about their songs not receiving enough airplay.

The likes of Jalang’o and Maina Kageni have been telling Kenyan musician to up their game to match their counterparts in Tanzania and Nigeria instead of complaining.

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A trip down memory lane

Babu Tale took to social media to remind Kenyan artistes how Tanzanian airwaves was once dominated by music from Congo and Kenya. He explains that Bongo artiste didn’t demand more airplay but rather took up the challenge and successfully managed to produce songs which Tanzanians liked.

“Kitambo Tanzania ilikua radio zote ni bolingo then ukaamia mziki wa Kenya basi wakenya washakuja sana kwetu na tulikua tunawaona kama wanafanikiwa sababu wanaimba kumix na kizungu galfa akaja kaka kutoka UG akajambisha kinomaaa kipindi icho kupanda ndege ni utajiri tunaona basi mtoto wa moro aliyekua anakaa upanga alipambana kwenda kubanana nao mpaka wakahisi ni wakwao ila Leo hii East Africa mziki unao tikisa ni mziki toka Bongo ni jambo la kumshukuru Mungu kiukweli ila ukiona mtu analalama unatamba sebuleni kwao ajui history ya nyuma kama yeye alitamba mpaka chumbani ???,” wrote Babu Tale in part.

He further states that the reason why Bongo musicians are so successful is because of their work ethic. Diamond manager also taunted Kenyan musicians, he said that Bongo music will keep on dominating while artistes from the 254 keep on complaining.

“Tufanyeni kazi ya kulisongesha gurudumu la mziki lifike mbali East Africa ivuke na sio mnawaza mbona zetu azilii maana Tanzania kila j3 wanatoka wasanii wapya kumi na wanafumua haswa nyie endeleeni kulalama wenzenu wanafanya kazi. Na siri ya wasanii wengi wa Tanzania wanaheshimu kazi na wanaofanya nao kazi je nyie nyie mnalijua ilo. ??+??+??+??+?? = ……….. Jaza nafasi iloyowazi???”

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Bongo singer sent to India by Diamond on a Kes 2.2 million sponsorship successfully undergoes heart surgery (Photos)

Posted on by Martin Oduor

Hawa successfully underwent surgery at an Indian hospital on Wednesday October 24th. The Bongo singer traveled to India in company of Babu Tale after Diamond Platnumz pledged Tsh50 million (Sh2.2 million) to her treatment.

For starters, Diamond featured Hawa in a 2011 hit song ‘Nitarejea’, they starred as man and wife in the music video. Hawa never released another song after the collabo with Diamond.

Diamond rushed to Hawa’s rescue after he was informed that she was sick and in desperate need of treatment, she was so broke she couldn’t afford the treatment.

Surgery

Doctors in India discovered Hawa was suffering from a heart condition contrary to earlier report that it was her liver that had issue. Many people believed she was suffering from a liver condition due to her heavy drinking.

Also read: “Ana ugonjwa wa moyo” Babu Tale gives update on sickly singer Hawa after arriving in India on sponsorship from Diamond Platnumz

Babu Tale says Hawa’s heart surgery was a success and that she could return to Tanzania in one and a half week time if her recovery goes according to doctors’ expectations.

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“Ana ugonjwa wa moyo” Babu Tale gives update on sickly singer Hawa after arriving in India on sponsorship from Diamond Platnumz

Posted on by Martin Oduor

Diamond Platnumz announced his generous contribution to Hawa after he was accused of neglecting ailing singer whom she collaborated with years ago.

Diamond featured Hawa in a 2011 hit song ‘Nitarejea’, they starred as man and wife in the music video. Hawa never released another song after the collabo with Diamond.

She took to heavy drinking out of frustration of failing as a musician. Hawa’s healthy subsequently deteriorated and many believed she was suffering from a liver condition due to heavy drinking.

Diamond pledged Tsh50 million (Sh2.2 million) to have Hawa flown to India for specialized treatment for a liver ailment.

Heart disease
Hawa
Hawa

It turns out that Hawa is now suffering from a heart condition, her liver is just fine after all. Diamond’s manager, Babu Tale who traveled with Hawa to India, has given an update on her condition.

In a post on social media, Babu Tale revealed that doctors in India are now planning to operate on Hawa’s heart to fix the condition.

“Asante Mungu tumefika salama India na tumefanya vipimo vyote upya salama na jibu lililotoka kwa wataalamu kwa asilimia 95% awajaona tatizo linalohusiana na ini kwa mgonjwa ila ni moyo ndio uliokua unapelekea mgonjwa kujaa maji mwilini ivyo basi kutaitajika kufanyika upasuaji mkubwa ambao utakua na uangalizi mkubwa wa wataamu then wametuakikishia baada ya hapo mgonjwa atapata nafuu na inawezekana izo 5% zilizobaki itakua poa na tatizo la ini alitokuwepo kikubwa tunaomba mtuombee dua na msiache kumuombea pia @diamondplatnumz apatenguvu ya kuendela kumsaidia kwa maana kutoa ni moyo. Kikubwa sana naomba tumuombee Hawa coz anaingia kwenye upasuaji mkubwa na hii ni atua ya yeye kua salama. Mungu tusimamie,” wrote Babu Tale on Instagram.

 

Babu Tale offers new insight into claims Rich Mavoko has dumped Diamond’s Wasafi Records

Posted on by Martin Oduor

Rich Mavoko is said to have parted ways with Diamond’s Wasafi Records just after two years. The Bongo singer was previously signed to Kenyan label Kaka Empire before he moved to WCB.

Speculations about Mavoko’s exit started when hawk-eyed netizens noticed that the singer had edited his Instagram account to read ‘Musician from East Africa,’ from what it once read ‘baddest Musician from East Africa, Tanzania signed under WCB.’

Not yet time

Wasafi’s top honcho Babu Tale has since addressed claims that Rich Mavoko had dumped WCB. Speaking during an interview with Wasafi TV, Tale said that it was not yet time to talk about Mavoko’s alleged exit.

He said that both Wasafi and Mavoko will talk about the issue at later date. Or perhaps the whole issue is just another publicity stunt?

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Diamond Platnumz’ manager Babu Tale mourning 

Posted on by Pauline Syombua

Diamond Platnumz’ manager Babu Tale is in mourning after losing his father in-law, Mzee Kombo, who passed away on Wednesday night.

On Instagram, a sad Tale shared the news informing his fans and asking for prayers. Together with Diamond, the manager is currently in the U.S. where they are touring and promoting “A Boy From Tandale” album. 

“Pole @shammynailsnspa Mungu akutie nguvu katika kipindi hiki kigumu mkewangu najiona kama nipae nifike tz usiku huu. Umepoteza baba na mimi nipo mbali najiona kama sijui nina nini hapa nilipo. RIP mzee Kombo” wrote Babu Tale.

Babu Tale: I’ve notice Diamond gets too thin when he is in Tanzania 

Posted on by Martin Oduor

Diamond will be in America for close to two months. The singer’s manager Babu Tale says his boss has put on weight for the time he has been in US.

Diamond has bounced back to his more marketable physique barely two weeks after he was heavily criticized for losing weight.

Also read: It has nothing to do with Zari! Babu Tale explains why Diamond is losing weight

Women and unending scandals

Babu Tale says Diamond loses weight when he is in Tanzania because of many factors including work, court cases and women (basically Tale admits his boss is a seasoned skirt-chaser). The manager says Diamond should prolong his stay in America.

“Nimegundua bongo kunampausha msanii wangu. Videmu,madeni ya wasanii,kusimamia tv kama alishawahi kua nayo utotoni,kusakamwa,kukesha kila siku studio utazani msanii aliyetoka juzi sasa anaogopa kufeli,kujitia udairecta kwenye kila kazi za wasanii wa wasafi na kazi zake utazani alisomea utotoni. Nilichoamua ni kuongea na Universal kijana abaki uku mpaka msimu wa Wasafi festival. Mjue uwa mnaniumiza mkiwa mnamsakama msanii wangu kakonda mpaka mnafikia atua ya kumfananisha na Mareham Bi kidude???? Sasa nimeamua arudi na naamini Universal watanisaidia maana mwenyewe siwezi #ABoyFromTandaleUSATour #kulakulala,” wrote Babu Tale on IG.

 

It has nothing to do with Zari! Babu Tale explains why Diamond is losing weight

Posted on by Martin Oduor

People who have been keeping an eagle eye on Diamond have discovered that the ‘Iyena’ hit maker has been losing weight. Diamond’s manager has since addressed the issue.

Some claim the breakup with his baby mama Zari Hassan is the reason why he is only getting slender. Zari dumped Diamond on Valentine’ Day and has since refused to give him another chance.

Babu Tale however explains that Diamond’s weight loss has nothing to do with Zari. Speaking during a press conference to partnership with Star Times, Babu Tale said Diamond was working extra hard to ensure smooth running of his businesses.

L-R: Diamond's managers Mkubwa Fella, Babu Tale, Diamond and Wasafi TV presenter
L-R: Diamond’s managers Mkubwa Fella, Babu Tale, Diamond and Wasafi TV presenter
2 hour sleep

Babu Tale further revealed that Diamond was not getting enough sleep because of his work. He says his boss has been sleeping for only two hours for the past six months.

“There are some people saying my artist is losing weight fast or that I’m growing big. For six months nonstop, my artist has been sleeping for only two hours. He has been striving to ensure all his projects run smoothly. His weight loss is a result of prolonged lack of sufficient sleep,” said Babu Tale.

Diamond signs a deal with StarTimes
Diamond signs a deal with StarTimes

Babu Tale: Diamond was not paid a dime to perform with Davido

Posted on by Martin Oduor

Nigerian heartthrob Davido performed in Dar es Salaam last Saturday before he flew to Nairobi to host the exclusive pool party at Kilimani’s B-Club.

Davido pulled a surprise on fans when he invited Diamond Platnumz on stage to perform together during Tanzania’s 30 Billion Concert in Dar.

Diamond was not slated to perform at the concert. But the two singers performed their 2014 collaborative hit single ‘Number One’ remix to the delight of fans.

Diamond and Davido perform in Dar
Diamond and Davido perform in Dar
No pay

People have been speculating that Diamond’s surprise performance at Davido’s concert had been planned and that he was paid to perform.

Diamond’s manager Babu Tale has however set the record straight that his boss was only there to support Davido at his request. Babu Tale stresses that Diamond wasn’t paid a dime to perform with Davido.

“Ile ni love tunaita, wale wawili wanazungumza, kama angekuwa anamtaka Diamond na kunifuata mimi basi angekuwa amefuata sheria lakini ameongea na yeye na wakakubaliana ule ni urafiki wao waliongea kwaio sisi tukatoa blessings tu tukamwambia nenda,” said Babu Tale.

 

 

 

Negotiations for a reunion? Diamond’s manager Babu Tale explains why he visited Zari at her home in South Africa (Photos)

Posted on by Martin Oduor

A few days ago Hamisa Mobetto complained about everyone including Diamond’s mother, sisters and managers being against her relationship with the singer.

Hamisa’s fear of losing Diamond was accentuated by the release of the song ‘Iyena’ ( which shows Diamond and Zari’s wedding) and the fact that Diamond’s manager Babu Tale met Zari in South Africa.

Also read: “Naandamwa na kukaliwa mie kooni!” Hamisa Mobetto reacts to Diamond and Zari’s fake wedding

Zari and Diamond’s reunion loading?

Babu Tale has openly denied claims that he traveled to Pretoria, South Africa to meet Zari to persuade her to get back with his boss.

Zari Hassan with Babu Tale at her home in South Africa
Zari Hassan with Babu Tale at her home in South Africa

In an interview with Wasafi TV, Babu Tale explains that he traveled to South Africa to convince Zari to forge a good relationship with Diamond for the benefit of their kids.

Tale stresses that it’s up to Diamond and Zari themselves to decided whether they want to get back together. He says his wish is to see Diamond and Zari restore good ties for their children’s sake.

“Kilichonileta huku ni kuwasuluhisha matatizo yao wayaweke pembeni ili waweze kulea watoto wao, of course nimeongea sana na Zari nikamwambia ‘kama mnataka kurudiana kimapenzi it’s up to you lakini mimi ningependa kuona wewe na Diamond mnapatana ili watoto waweze kuwa karibu na nyinyi na ikitokea tupo South Africa ni rahisi kupita kusalimia watoto na kama watoto wamemiss Baba unampigia simu,” said Babu Tale.

 

Case postponed! Diamond’s manager Babu Tale spends second night behind bars (Photos)

Posted on by Martin Oduor

Babu Tale was arrested on Tuesday May 22nd and presented in court at 3 pm. The case was postponed because the registrar of the court was not present.

On Wednesday morning Babu Tale was once again presented in court but the judge who issued his arrest warrant was not present in court. He spent a second night in jail because of the mishap.

Babu Tale when he was presented in court
Babu Tale when he was presented in court

Diamond manager found himself on the wrong side of the law after he failed to obey orders by Judge Agustine Shangwa issued on February 18th 2016.

The judge ordered Babu Tale and his brother Iddi Tale Tale to pay a fine of Tsh 250 million or Kes 11 million to a Muslim motivational speaker Sheikh Mbonde.

Evasion

The two brothers were found guilty of cashing in from the religious leader works without his consent. Babu Tale had been ignoring the court’s ruling until last Tuesday when he was arrested.

Babu Tale in the courtroom with his legal team
Babu Tale in the courtroom with his legal team

Sheikh Mbonde filed the case against Babu Tale and his brother in 2013. He claimed he entered into an agreement with Tip Top Company (owned by Babu Tale and his brother) to use his work for domestic use, but the Tale brothers disobeyed the rules of engagement and went ahead to make some cash out it without his consent.

 

 

 

Diamond’s manager Babu Tale finally arrested over Kes 11 million compensation

Posted on by Martin Oduor

Babu Tale has been evading cops for several months. Diamond’s manager was finally arrested on Tuesday May 22nd and taken to court.

Babu Tale and his brother Iddi Tale Tale were directed by the court to pay a fine of Tsh250 million or Kes 11 million to a Muslim motivational speaker Sheikh Mbonde sometimes in 2017.

Also read: Diamond sued afresh as his manager Babu Tale risks jail for contempt of court

The sheikh accused Babu Tales’ Company Tip Top of using his recorded religious video clips for business purposes without his consent. Diamond’s manager co-owns Tip Top with his brother Iddi.

Diamond's manager Babu Tale
Diamond’s manager Babu Tale

The court found Tip Top Company culpable and awarded the sheikh Kes 11 million compensation. The court also ruled that in the event Tip Top fails to pay, then its property would be auctioned to get the money.

The long arm of the law

Babu Tale and his brother have not been able to pay the sheikh to date, the two have been playing hide and seek with the court until May 22nd 2018 when Diamond’s manager was finally apprehended.

Babu Tale was presented in court on Tuesday, the case was however postponed because the registrar was not present in court. Meanwhile Tale remains in police custody.

 

 

 

 

“Dar regional commissioner approves our videos” Diamond’s managers express shock with the ban on the singer’s songs

Posted on by Martin Oduor

Diamond is among nine other Bongo musicians whose songs have been blacklisted for airplay in Tanzania. The singer’s management has expressed shock with the ban.

Diamond’s international collaborations with Rick Ross and Morgan Heritage have been blacklisted. Tanzania Communication Authority says the two songs doesn’t adhere to accepted moral standards in the country.

Also read: Diamond and 9 other artists slapped with a ban o their songs 

Diamond with his managers Babu Tale and Sallam SK “Mendez” at JKIA
High authority

Diamond’s managers Babu Tale and Mendez have reacted to the ban by Tanzania Communication Authority. The two says that Regional Commissioner for Dar es Salaam – Paul Makonda approves all Wasafi videos before they are released.

Babu Tale and Mendez says Paul Makonda is their godfather and that he approved ‘Hallelujah’ and ‘Waka’ which have been banned by Tanzania Communication Authority.

Paul Makonda (second on the right) with Diamond, Rayvanny and Harmonize at Wasafi studio

“Habari za muda huu waungwana. Tumepigiwa simu na vyombo vya habari kila sehemu kuulizwa juu ya nyimbo mbili za Diamond kufungiwa, nimeona tukiwa kama taasisi huwaga tunafanya vitu kwa kutokukurupuka sie kama @wcb_wasafi tulipoona taasisi yetu inakuwa kubwa tukaomba ulezi kwa @paulmakonda ambae ni kiongozi wa serikali mwenye kupenda maendeleo ya vijana, kwahiyo nyimbo zote za WCB kabla ya kutoka lazima mlezi wetu azipitie, kuna nyimbo nyingi ameshazizuia na zinazotoka basi ameridhia yeye binafsi zitoke, kwahiyo sioni sababu ya nyimbo ya Hallelujah na Waka kufungiwa kama inavyosemekana maana sisi hatujapata barua ya kuwa nyimbo hizo zimefungiwa na kwa sababu ipi. Kama kweli zimefungiwa basi mlezi wetu ataweza kuongea mengi zaidi yangu mimi. Nawatakia Weekend njema,” Babu Tale and Mendez said in a statement.

Diamond’s manager Babu Tale caught off guard by Zari Hassan’s shocking announcement

Posted on by Martin Oduor

Zari Hassan finally decided to break up with her baby daddy in a move that was not anticipated by some people including those close to Diamond.

And Zari decided to announce the breakup on Valentine’s Day. She said she could not compromise her respect, integrity and dignity for her cheating baby daddy.

“There have been multiple rumors some with evidence floating around in ALL SORTS of media in regards to Diamond’s constant cheating and sadly I have decided to end my relationship with Diamond, as my RESPECT, INTEGRITY, DIGNITY & WELL BEING cannot be compromised. We are separating as partners but not as parents,” said Zari.

Babu Tale taken by surprise
Babu Tale and Diamond Platnumz

Diamond’s manager Babu Tale did not see the breakup coming so soon. Babu Tale had on December 2nd 2017 announced the impending wedding of Zari and Diamond.

Speaking during Romy Jones’ wedding, Babu Tale stated that Diamond and Zari would be the next couple to walk down the aisle in a matter of few months.

Watch the video below to see Babu Tale making the announcement:

 

 

 

Diamond sued afresh as his manager Babu Tale risks jail for contempt of court

Posted on by Martin Oduor

Court cases are bedeviling Wasafi records’ top management. Diamond has two court cases to deal with while his manager Babu Tale is in contempt of court ruling.

Dar es Salaam juvenile court heard Diamond’s child support case on Thursday November 9th. The singer’s lawyer requested the court to dismiss the case against his client.  The court however postponed the ruling to Friday November 10th.

Diamond sued afresh

Msondo Ngoma music band has filed a new case against Diamond and his Wafasi record. The band’s lawyer wants Diamond to compensate his client Tsh 300 million or Kes 13.7 million for using Msondo Ngoma’s saxophone melody in ‘Zilipendwa’ hit song without their approval.

Diamond’s manager risks losing property in auction

Babu Tale and his brother Iddi Tale Tale could be sentenced to jail. The two were directed by the court to pay a fine of Tsh250 million or Kes 11 million to a Muslim motivational speaker Sheikh Mbonde.

The sheikh accused Babu Tales’ Company Tip Top of using his recorded religious video clips for business purposes without his consent. Diamond’s manager co-owns Tip Top with his brother Iddi.

The court found Tip Top Company culpable and awarded the sheikh the Kes 11 million compensation. Babu Tale and his brother have not been able to pay the sheikh to date.

The court also ruled that in the event Tip Top fails to pay, then its property would be auctioned to get the money.

Babu Tale and Diamond

 

 

Diamond Platnumz and his mum fly to Uganda to visit Zari’s family after losing their mother (Photos)

Posted on by Pauline Syombua

Whether they have problems or not,Diamond Platnumz has revealed to be a caring man especially to his baby mama Zari Hassan as he flew to Uganda a few hours after the lady announced she had lost her mum through her social media pages.

The photos which are now making rounds on social media show that the Tanzanian singer jetted into Uganda in the company of his mother(Sandra), manager and his team to console the bereaved family.

Diamond Platnumz is seen wearing all black and so did everyone who accompanied him. Zari on the other hand is seen flashing a smile, probably just to hide how sad she was on the inside.

Her mum death comes a few weeks after months after Ivan Ssemwanga passed on in South Africa where he had been hospitalized.

Checkout the photos below courtesy of Bukedde online.

Diamond’s manager Babu Tale rebuked for endorsing independent candidate for Embakasi seat

Posted on by Martin Oduor

Babu Tale has been drawn into Kenya’s politics, some people were not particularly happy that he endorsed an independent candidate for Embakasi seat.

Section of Kenyans and Tanzanians launched scathing attack on Diamond’s manager after he endorsed Julius Owino aka Maji Maji’s candidature.

Maji Maji aspires to be the next Member of County Assembly (MCA) for Embakasi ward, the onetime music heavyweight is vying for the seat as an independent candidate.

A number of celebrities have been throwing their weight behind Maji Maji’s candidacy including the likes of Mejja and Vicmass Luodollar.

Babu Tale’s endorsement of Maji Maji however sparked protests from section of Kenyans and Tanzanians likewise who thought he shouldn’t meddle with politics in the country.

See some of the reactions to Babu Tale’s post below:

Hafidhplatinumz: Poa poa meneja

vankempes_:Safi

kibugikayzach: Wajuaje mambo ya kenys

misskilungya: U can’t deal with Kenyan politics….. just vanish from them and do music dude…!!

laqwisher: Nchi yako imekushinda ukavamie ya jirani hembu piga kampeni bashite aoneshe vyeti original na piga kampeni haki itendeke rais wako amtumbue bashite na sio Kuwapotosha wakenya wewe huwezi wachagulia kiongozi wakuwafaa na atae watendea haki kama umeshindwa kusimama na watz kung’oa bashite

shikumilcah: @babutale weeee hatari thats my home ground MCA @majimajikenya