
Diamond Platnumz, the Boy From Tandale
- Published By Jedida Barasa For The Statesman Digital
- 2 years ago
Naseeb Abdul Juma Issack popularly known by his stage name Diamond Platnumz is the most decorated artist in East and Central Africa.
Diamond is a recording artist, businessman and dancer. He first came into the limelight in the year 2010 after recording Kamwambie his first hit song which has now clocked an astonishing 2 billion views on YouTube.
Platnumz is the most followed Afribeats artiste on YouTube commanding 7.74 million subscribers with a whooping 2.179 billion views. He rakes in about $48,000 from youtube monthly, $100,000 for a show and $30,000 from endorsement deals.
Diamond is the current brand ambassador of Pepsi, Airtel, Itel, Coral paints, Uber, DSTV, Belaire, Red Gold among other prestigious brands.
The artiste who commands a following of 16 million followers on Instagram has collaborated with international artists including Alicia Keys, Rick Ross, NeYo, Omarion, Pitbull among others.
Diamond Platnumz net worth is currently $12 million. He also owns 11 houses, a hotel, TV station, Radio station, a private jet, luxurious cars and a $771,000 island.
He has starred in the hit Netflix series Yound, Famous and African alongside Zari the Boss lady and other decorated artists and influencers.
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