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Diamond’s Manager Sallam SK Confirms He Was Paid Even Though He Didn’t Perform at Furaha

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The highly anticipated Furaha City Festival, held at Nairobi Polo Club over the weekend, ended in controversy when Tanzanian star Diamond Platnumz failed to perform. Despite an exciting lineup of Kenyan artists like Femi One, Mejja, Willy Paul, and Khaligraph Jones, the event was overshadowed by backstage conflicts and unrest among the crowd.

Diamond’s manager, Jorge Mendez (Sallam SK), explained that the singer’s decision to skip the performance stemmed from security concerns. In an interview with Nairobi News, Sallam SK stated that Diamond had waited backstage for three hours, prepared to perform, but the chaos at the event led to the cancellation. He also mentioned previous incidents where Diamond lost personal belongings during riots, which contributed to their decision to prioritize safety.

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“The event organizers couldn’t manage the call times for other artists, which caused fights backstage. For safety reasons, it was no longer safe for Diamond to go on stage,” Sallam SK explained.

The crowd’s frustration was evident as they chanted “Willy Paul!” in response to the delayed performance. Tensions between Diamond’s team and the event organizers were blamed for the disruption.

Despite the no-show, Sallam SK confirmed that Diamond had already been paid in full and was awaiting further communication from the organizers. “Diamond has been paid in full. He will share his side of the story in due time, but for now, we are heading to Paris,” he said.

The event organizer also released a statement on his official X account, acknowledging the challenges and criticizing Diamond’s team for their high demands. “We deeply regret that Diamond Platnumz did not perform. Despite our efforts to accommodate him and his team, their behavior and demands were unfortunate,” the statement read.

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In response to Eric Omondi’s comments about foreign artists disrespecting Kenyans, Diamond shared his thoughts, emphasizing that success comes from individual effort, not grudges. “You are a great example. You’ve headlined shows in Tanzania multiple times and have always been warmly welcomed. You never heard comedians complaining about being ‘oppressed,’ nor were there campaigns like ‘We want 75%’ for Tanzanian comedians. Instead, they focused on self-improvement, created platforms, and many stand-up comedians are now thriving because of their hard work.”

Diamond’s manager: We created the beef between Alikiba and Diamond, we regularly meet with Kiba’s management 

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Diamond’s manger Sallam SK Mendez reveals that his boss’ beef with Alikiba is not real because the management representing the two singers meet on a regular basis.

Speaking during an interview on Times FM, Mendez says the beef was created by the management for the sole purpose of giving the two singers mileage.

Alikiba with his manager Seven Mosha
Alikiba with his manager Seven Mosha

“Kati ya Ali na Diamond hakunaga bifu, na haijawi kutokea, na uongozi wa Alikiba na WCB huwa tunakutana mara kwa mara kuzungumza. Bifu ilitengenezwa na sisi baada ya kuona watu wanapenda hivyo vitu tukavitumia kwaajili ya kupromote wimbo wetu,” said Sallam SK Mendez.

Drama at Chris Brown concert

Sometimes on October 8th 2016, Alikiba caused drama at Chris Brown concert in Mombasa. Kiba performed two songs and left the stage. He later blamed the subpar performance on Diamond’s manager.

In an interview with Mzazi Willy Tuva, Alikiba said he couldn’t continue performing because he spotted Diamond’s manager backstage while he was performing.

Also read: This guy isn’t serious! Ali Kiba now blames Diamond for his below average performance at Chris Brown concert in Mombasa

Was that drama at Chris Brown concert also orchestrated by Diamond and Alikiba’s management?

 

“Sielewi Mavoko analalamika nini na pesa yetu haijarudi” Diamond’s manager claims Mavoko left before WCB got its money back

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It’s not clear why Wasafi Record was hesitant to let Rich Mavoko go, apparently WCB is yet to get its return on investment.

Mavoko had to seek the help of Tanzania’s music and arts regulatory body BASATA to quit. It turns out WCB is yet to get its investment back since Mavoko signed a contract with Wasafi in June 2016.

Wasafi’s top honcho who also serves as Diamond Platnmuz’s manager – Sallam SK Mendez shed light on the label’s bone of contention with Rich Mavoko.

He’s not honest
Wasafi family before Mavoko quit
Wasafi family before Mavoko quit

Speaking during an interview on The Playlist on Times FM, Mendez claimed Rich Mavoko was not honest claiming that WCB was exploiting him.

Mendez reveals that WCB was the one losing since the label had not even recovered the money that they invested in Rich Mavoko.

“Mpaka sasa sielewi malalamiko ya Mavoko ni yapi kwa sababu ukisema sisi tunamnyonya mtu hicho kitu hakiwezekani alafu isitoshe pesa ambayo tumewekeza kwa Rich Mavoko haijarudi hata robo,” said Sallam SK Mendez.

 

 

 

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

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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 apologizes to fans after he fails to deliver his new song ‘Waka’ featuring Rick Ross

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Diamond featured American rapper Rick Ross in a new song dubbed ‘Waka’. The Tanzanian singer is however unable to deliver the song as promised.

Three days ago Diamond dropped two audios ‘Niache’ and ‘Sikomi’. The singer’s fans were however not pleased per se because they were expecting him to release ‘Waka’.

Babu Tale (Diamond’s other manager), Rick Ross and Diamond during the shooting of ‘Waka’ video in Miami, USA.

Diamond promised to drop the new song featuring Rick Ross on Friday December 1st. The ‘Hallelujah’ hit maker is however unable to deliver on his promise.

Sorry for any inconvenience

Diamond apologized to his fans in a statement issued by his manager Sallam SK ‘Mendez’. The statement says Diamond’s management is unable to release ‘Waka’ due to unavoidable circumstances.

Sallam SK ‘Mendez’ with Diamond

Mendez says fans will be notified about the song’s release date once they sought out the issues. He also apologized to fans on behalf of his boss.

“Tunaomba Msamaha Wimbo wa #Waka ulitakuwa kutoka siku ya leo kutokana na sababu zilizo nje ya uwezo wetu kwahiyo hautaweza kutoka leo lakini muda sio mrefu tutawajuza!! Sorry for any inconvenience,” Mendez wrote.