DIAMOND BANNED FROM TRAVELING OUTSIDE OF TANZANIA

Bongo star Diamond Platnumz now claims that he is barred from leaving Tanzania without a special permit.
The singer, who is signed to Wasafi Records, says that Tanzanian customs have an additional requirement for artists on the record label whenever they are traveling out of the country.

“I think it is something for Wasafi signed artists, we are not allowed to go beyond the airport without a permit from the authorities,” Diamond said in an interview with Wasafi FM.

“The moment I get there I am told I am supposed to have a permit which costs Sh50,000 (Ksh.2,400),” he went on.

The father of four further alleges (pun intended) that he is forced to get the permit even when traveling for non-business matters, such as visiting his children in South Africa.

Tanzania’s National Arts Council (BASATA) has, however, disputed Diamond’s claims that the requirement has been imposed on Wasafi artists, stating that it is standard policy for all artists traveling abroad for performances.

“There is no way a law can be enacted for just a certain individual, all artistes traveling abroad for performances are required to obtain a permit from Basata at a fee of Sh50,000,” the council’s acting Secretary General Matiko Mniko told local media.

Diamond wowed fans by saying he is ready to work with fellow Bongo heavyweight Ali Kiba, who has been a long-time nemesis of his.

Speaking during the same interview, the ‘Unachezaje’ singer said he would collaborate with Ali Kiba if requested, revealing that he had previously extended Kiba an invitation to one of his shows through his team.

“Ali nina heshima yake ambayo nampea kubwa, tokea alipo toka mpaka leo anapambana kuwepo pale…sio jambo ndogo, ni jambo kubwa sana, hakuna kitu ngumu kama ku-maintain status, kwa hivyo namheshimu sana…” said Diamond.

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