Tanzanian superstar Diamond Platnumz, whose real name is Nasibu Abdul Juma, descended on Kigali-Rwanda for the end of year East African Party and proved his musical prowess in a stunning 2-hour performance in the parking yard of Amahoro National Stadium.

It was a well-attended concert, organised by the East African Promoters, the Tanzanian star got the crowd singing along and dancing as he performed a number of songs that have made him a household name.

Diamond sang songs including Nimpende Nani, Ukimwona, Nataka Kulewa, Kesho, the much loved Mdogo Mdogo and Ntampata Wapi, among others, before wrapping up his act with the mega hit Number One, which he performed three times.

Here are the photos..










Photo Credit: Rwanda Times

Diamond platnumz criticised by Rwandan artists over his comments that Rwanda artistes are not doing enough to market their music beyond Rwandan borders

Rwandan Rapper, Jay Polly who in the middle of his performance criticized Diamond platnumz for his  comments at a press conference were he said that Rwanda artistes are not doing enough to market their music beyond Rwandan borders.

The PGGSS 4 winner did not seem impressed by Diamond’s comments, stating that Rwandan music is going in the right direction and that it is quite disrespectful for a visiting artiste to come and belittle what has been done in recent years.

Jay Polly (R) and other local artists

“There is a visiting artiste who will be performing here. I heard in the news that he said that Rwandan artistes don’t know what they are doing. How true is that? Do you agree with him? How is it possible that we do not know what we are doing?” an unimpressed Jay Polly asked the crowd.

“Rwandan music is here to stay. We will take it to the desired levels but seeing where we are today, no one has the right to say that we do not know what we are doing,” the rapper added.

Unlike other artistes who decided to humbly take Diamond’s advice, Jay Polly spoke out but most fans would later agree with the Tanzanian, as he put up a show that separated him from his local compatriots.

“It is clear that Diamond’s performance stood out and it was a class act compared to earlier performances,” said Nina Uwase, one of the show goers.

In fact, some musicians had to swallow the bitter truth and join the crowd to cheer on Diamond as he put up a spectacular performance, which perhaps made Jay Polly think twice about his earlier remarks.

Its the biggest collaboration you all have been waiting to listen to.. The legends of East African music.. Professor Jay "Mzee wa Mitulinga" from Tanzania and Dr. Jose Chameleone from Uganda in a stunning Collaboration for the song "Kwaajili yako"

Music production has been done by Prof Jay own studios "Mwanalizombe Studios" under the producer Villy

Let me stop talking too much..

Download and listen to the new hit song bellow.. Don't leave without commenting about this song.

Former dancer and singer of Twanga Pepeta Band, Aisha Madinda has passed away earlier Today in Dar es Salaam. Information has been confirmed by the owner of Twanga Pepeta Band, Asha Baraka.

Asha Baraka, who is the Director of Twanga Pepeta Band said that she was informed by a doctor that they have see Aisha's body at the hospital, she decided to send some people including Luiza Mbutu  to observe if its true the mentioned dead body is Aisha's and it was true they found her already passed away.

“ Mimi nipo njiani natoka Kigoma kuja Dar es Salaam, ni habari ya kusikitisha sana maana Aisha amefariki katika mazingira ya kutatanisha sana, jana alikuwa mzima na anachati na watu kwenye simu leo napigiwa simu mwili wake umekutwa umehifadhiwa kwenye hospitali ya Mwananyamala, hata sielewi nini kimetokea”. Said Asha Baraka

May her Soul rest in eternal peace, Ameen

Tanzania Petroleum Development Corporation (TPDC) is proposing new salaries and allowances that would make even its middle-level employees the envy of some of the highest remunerated Tanzanian chief executive officers.

Documents seen by The Citizen show that TPDC wants its lowest paid office attendants and drivers to earn Sh5.4 million and the topmost CEO Sh36 million every month.

Middle level cadres and managers will be paid between Sh12.6 million to Sh28 million, if the proposals filed with the Energy and Water Regulatory Authority (Ewura) are approved.

Besides than the ceiling breaking salaries, the public agency has budgeted billions of shillings in staff bonuses, sitting, training, responsibility and utility, mileage, insurance allowances and many more perks for the employees who would become the highest paid public workers in the country.

 TPDC filed the proposals in September under a business plan for the processing and transportation of liquefied gas from Mtwara to Dar es Salaam. The agency has defended the perks on grounds that they were applicable in the lucrative gas and oil sector.

But the proposals have been strongly objected to by the Ewura Consumer Consultative Council that has termed the payments “outrageous and unrealistic.”

The council has filed its objection with Ewura too as required under law to allow for public consultations. It has argued that the plan by TPDC would lead to a tariff dispute as the unchecked expenses are likely to result in a higher and expensive tariff out of reach for a majority Tanzanians and local businesses.




The expenditure plan would raise suspicions as the open public forums to discuss the tariff proposal by TPDC were not publicized as others before it and the addendums containing the huge perks were not circulated to stakeholders.

 Yesterday, The Citizen learnt that the TPDC plan was raising quite some concern in both public and private sector circles. It was being viewed as an example of public gluttony that could sabotage benefits that may accrue to the larger public from the gas resource.

Efforts to contact the management to shed more light were fruitless by the time of filing this report.   

Speaking to The Citizen, Ewura communications manager, Mr Titus Kaguo, said the hearing session for the application was conducted earlier this month, and that the regulator was still working on the financial implication of the proposals before making a decision.

In the TPDC letter signed by its marketing director Ms Joyce Kisamo, TPDC requests the regulator to approve a tariff of  $4.178/mmBtu (Sh714/mmBtu). In the letter dated September 1, TPDC indicates that the planned commencement of the project for natural gas transportation and processing is January 1, 2015.

In its application, TPDC proposes hefty allowances to board members and employees on special duties at a minimum annual budget of Sh150 million and a maximum of Sh3 billion.

  Attorney General, Frederick Werema resigned

Attorney General, Judge Frederick Werema resigned from his position as the Attorney General as of yesterday, Tuesday, December 16, 2014 and  the President of the United Republic of Tanzania, Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete has accepted his resignation request.

His resignation is a result of a scandal following the Escrow Tegeta



In his letter to the Hon. President Kikwete, Judge Werema has said that he has asked to resign because of his advice with regard to Tegeta Escrow Account which was misunderstood and resulted in spoiling the weather within the Government.

Hon. President Kikwete thanked Judge Werema who led to his service with honesty and integrity

Ugandan Socialite Zari Hassan - the boss lady, she is back in Uganda ready for the preparation of her #ZariAllWhiteCirocPa­rty which our own Tanzanian super duper music star Diamond Platnumz will be the guest Artist.. Well, as you know Diamond and Zari are now dating.

Just like the Kenyan socialite, Hudda Monroe did by showing off her new Range Rover on Instagram.
Zari also took to Social Media to show off her new ride which is a convertible Mercedes Benz

She posted a photo with the car and added these words;

“Put God 1st… Stay humble….Chase your dreams. Pray until your situation changes. Miracles happen every day, so never stop believing. God can change things very quickly in your life. Blessed Sunday fam…. 3 days to go #ZariAllWhiteCirocPa­rty.”e