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    The Best East African Songs Right Now
    Music
    26 May 2025

    The Best East African Songs Right Now

    OkayAfrica rounds up the best new music to come out of Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda, and Kenya this May.

    Skyla Tylaa Drops a Cross-Continental Club Anthem with “Bombshell (Cheza)”
    Latest
    25 April 2025

    Skyla Tylaa Drops a Cross-Continental Club Anthem with “Bombshell (Cheza)”

    The London DJ makes her producer debut with a genre-blending banger featuring Tyler ICU, Diamond Platnumz, and more.

    A still of renowned stylist Swanky Jerry in Netflix’s ‘Young, Famous & African’
    News
    13 January 2025

    Netflix's 'Young, Famous & African' Returns with New Stars and Fresh Drama

    Nigerian actress Ini Edo and South African influencer Kefilwe Mabote join the SAFTA-winning series' third season, as drama unfolds in Africa's richest square mile.

    The 5 Best East African Songs of the Month (March)
    Music
    07 April 2022

    The 5 Best East African Songs of the Month (March)

    Featuring Diamond Platnumz, Khaligraph Jones, Bensoul, Nviiri The Storyteller, Arrow Bwoy and more.

    The 8 Songs You Need to Hear This Week
    Music
    18 October 2021

    The 8 Songs You Need to Hear This Week

    Featuring Simi, Stromae, Sarkodie, Diamond Platnumz, Rema, Tiwa Savage, Mayorkun and more.

    The 6 Best East African Songs of the Month (August)
    Music
    01 September 2021

    The 6 Best East African Songs of the Month (August)

    Featuring Diamond Platnumz, SilversTone Barz x Boutross, Ibraah, Nviiri the Storyteller and more.

    Diamond Platnumz - OkayAfrica
    Music
    08 June 2021

    Tanzanians Petition for Diamond Platnumz's Disqualification from BET Awards

    Tanzanians have launched a petition calling for Diamond Platnumz to have his BET nomination rescinded because of his affiliation to the late President John Magufuli.

    Listen to Alicia Keys & Diamond Platnumz’ New Song ‘Wasted Energy’
    Music
    18 September 2020

    Listen to Alicia Keys & Diamond Platnumz’ New Song ‘Wasted Energy’

    The Tanzanian music icon and American star team up on the track from her new album, ALICIA.

    Burna Boy, Tiwa Savage, Rema, Teni & More Win Big at 2020 Soundcity MVP Awards
    Music
    13 January 2020

    Burna Boy, Tiwa Savage, Rema, Teni & More Win Big at 2020 Soundcity MVP Awards

    Check out the complete list of 2020 winners.

    Diamond Platnumz and Rayvanny Have Been Banned from Performing in Tanzania and Abroad
    News
    19 December 2018

    Diamond Platnumz and Rayvanny Have Been Banned from Performing in Tanzania and Abroad

    "We have reached the decision because the two musicians have treated our directive with disdain," Tanzania's arts council says.

    Diamond Platnumz & Rayvanny’s 'Mwanza' Has Been Banned In Tanzania
    Music
    14 November 2018

    Diamond Platnumz & Rayvanny’s 'Mwanza' Has Been Banned In Tanzania

    It's been deemed "too vulgar" to be played in the country.

    The 9 Best East African Songs of the Month
    Music
    29 June 2018

    The 9 Best East African Songs of the Month

    Featuring Diamond Platnumz, Vanessa Mdee, Cherrie, Victoria Kimani and more.

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