Tanzanian Musicians' Royalty Earnings: Diamond Beats Alikiba, Other Artistes To Take Home KSh 445k

• Bongo artiste Naseeb Abdul Juma Issack (Diamond Platnumz) was the highest-earning Tanzanian musician in terms of royalties in the last year
• His long-time rival Ali Kiba pocketed TSh 5 million (KSh 289,127), a drop from KSh 369,000 he earned in 2022
• Former Wasafi Records signee Rayvanny completed the top three list with TSh 4.9 million (KSh 283,345)

Tanzanian musician Naseeb Abdul Juma Issack, popularly known by his stage name Diamond Platnumz, is the highest earner of royalties disbursed by the Copyright Society of Tanzania (COSOTA).

Diamond beats Alikiba

Diamond, one of Africa's most influential and successful musicians, took home TSh 7.7 million (KSh 445,256) during the year under review.

His rival Ali Kiba, was the second-highest earner as he pocketed TSh 5 million (KSh 289,127). This was a drop from KSh 369,000 he earned in 2022.

Nairobi News reported that former Diamond signee Rayvanny who quit Wasafi Records, emerged as the third-highest earner with TSh 4.9 million (KSh 283,345).

Sukari hitmaker Zuchu and her fellow Wasafi Records colleague Mbosso Khan were listed as fourth and fifth, respectively with earnings of TSh4.7 million (KSh271,780) and TSh 4.3 million (KSh248,649).

Other Bongo artistes in the top ten were Nandy (KSh 202,389), Harmonize (KSh 196,606), Maua Sama (KSh 132,998), and Young Lunya (KSh 92,520).

Diamond Platnumz's properties

Diamond has invested in several businesses and properties.

He is the founder and chief executive officer of Wasafi Classic Baby Record Label, commonly referred to as WCB Wasafi.

According to data on its website, he registered the company on February 2, 2016. Under the label, his first four artistes were Harmonize, Queen Darleen, Rayvanny and Rich Mavoko.

However, Harmonize terminated his contract on August 22, 2019, and charted his path.

Reuben Kigame receives KSh 1295 royalties

In other news, Reuben Kigame, who is working on his 30th music album, was stunned to get KSh 1,295 as royalties from the Performers Rights Society of Kenya (PRISK).

Kigame's songs like Huniachi, Enda Nasi, Bwana ni Mchungaji Wangu and many others have been played by Kenya Defense Forces and National Police bands.

He wondered if he, a renowned musician with a career extending across over three decades, could get such a paltry amount, how bad could it be for upcoming artistes and content creators?

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Diamond Platnumz is one of East Africa's richest musicians.

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Tanzanian Musicians' Royalty Earnings: Diamond Beats Alikiba, Other Artistes to Take Home KSh