A long-simmering rivalry between Tanzanian music superstar Diamond Platnumz and his former WCB Wasafi signee, Mbosso, has boiled over into a full-blown public feud.
The conflict began when Mbosso reportedly claimed that Diamond was envying him, leading to a fiery and revealing response from the WCB boss on his social media platforms.
The dispute was fanned into a public flame after Diamond’s right-hand man, Baba Levo, released a video that appeared to show Diamond helping Mbosso craft the melody for his now-hit song, “Pawa.”
The Accusation and the Sharp Response
In a series of blistering posts on Instagram Stories, Diamond directly addressed Mbosso’s claim of envy. He dismissed the idea, questioning what he would possibly gain from being jealous of the artist he mentored.
Diamond stated that he would rather focus on his own career and global ambitions than plot against a former colleague.
“In your statements, you are forcing me to be involved, claiming that we are envying you,” Diamond wrote. “What would I envy you for anyway? And how would that help me?”.
He went on to question the success of Mbosso’s song, comparing it to other artists’ hits to diminish its significance.
The ‘Pawa’ Controversy: A Confession of Contribution
The most significant revelation came as Diamond detailed his extensive, and previously unpublicised, creative involvement in Mbosso’s music.
He confirmed that he played a crucial role in the creation of the hit song “Pawa,” even after Mbosso had left the Wasafi label. Diamond claims he saw that the song was not good enough and decided to help, not for credit, but to ensure it was a success.
He claimed his contributions went beyond just the “Pawa” melody, asserting that he wrote a significant portion of many of Mbosso’s songs.
Diamond said that he contributed to approximately 90% of some songs, including choruses, verses, and arrangements. He listed several of Mbosso’s most popular songs, including “Hodari,” “Baikoko,” “Shetani,” and “Assalaam” as examples of his creative input.
“Approximately 90% of all your songs, if there is a song that I wrote a small part of, maybe 20%, but for all your songs, I wrote from 40%, others 50%, and others up to 90%…”
A History of Unpaid Debts and Generosity
The dispute took a shocking turn when Diamond revealed a staggering financial detail about their past. He stated that he Mbosso’s exit clause from Wasafi was at Tsh 323,250,000, but he chose to let him go for free.
Diamond said he chose to forgive the massive debt as a personal contribution to help Mbosso start his life after leaving the record label.
Final Warning: A ‘Madman’s’ Patience
In his final statement on the matter, Diamond issued a stern warning to Mbosso and others who might try to disrespect him. He stated that he does not seek credit or thanks from anyone, but he demands respect.
Diamond described himself as someone who uses wisdom and patience to avoid conflict by remaining quiet and addressing his own issues.
He then warned that his silence should be respected, as he is “truly crazy” and “doesn’t take nonsense”.
He concluded by referencing his long history in the industry, stating that his reputation for not taking nonsense dates back to the days of “shigongo newspapers”.
by moses sagwe
