Tanzanian music producer Hanscana has shared a hilarious yet touching anecdote about a shared flight with Bongo superstar Diamond Platnumz. Their journey from Zanzibar to Dar es Salaam took an unexpected turn when severe turbulence gripped the plane, testing their nerves and sparking a philosophical debate in equal measure.
Sipping wine during a Christmas season social media session, Hanscana recounted the incident, his voice tinged with amusement. He admitted his fear of flying and described the panic that set in as the plane bucked and jolted. In the midst of the chaos, he instinctively grabbed a life vest, a lifeline in a storm of anxiety.
Diamond, on the other hand, found himself vestless. Turning to his producer friend, he made a startling request: “Can I have yours?”
Humorously, Hanscana recalled his initial reaction. “Between me and you, who should be alive?” he quipped, deflecting the request with a mix of fear and self-preservation. He further argued that his dreams were yet to be fully realized, while Diamond, a music titan, had already accomplished so much.
But Diamond offered a different perspective. “If I survive, I’ll take care of your family,” he countered, shifting the focus from individual fulfillment to collective well-being.
The turbulence may have subsided, but their conversation soared, becoming a philosophical exchange about life’s priorities and responsibilities. Laughter mingled with introspection as they debated who deserved the life vest, and by extension, the chance to live.
Looking back, Hanscana laughs at the absurdity of the situation, the gravity of the moment balanced by the unexpected humor of a mid-air existential debate. Their exchange, born from fear and uncertainty, ultimately revealed the deep friendship and mutual respect that binds these two music giants.
