Diamond Platnumz vs Alikiba: Who is the King of Bongo(Tanzania)?

Diamond Platnumz vs Alikiba

Diamond Platnumz and Alikiba are undeniably two of the most prominent musicians in the Bongo music scene today. Both artists have experienced remarkable success in the industry, leading to passionate debates among their fans about who is the best.

In this article, we will review the key achievements of Diamond Platnumz and Alikiba to shed light on their respective accomplishments.

Record Labels

In terms of record labels, Diamond Platnumz runs one of the biggest record labels in Africa called WCB. The label is home to other music heavyweights such as Rayvanny, Mbosso, Lava Lava, and Zuchu. On the other hand, Alikiba is the founder of Kings Music Group, which includes notable names like Abdu Kiba and Tommy Flavour.

Awards

Both Diamond Platnumz and Alikiba have achieved significant recognition in the form of awards. Diamond has received four MTV Europe Music Awards, three Channel O Music Awards, and one MTV Africa Music Award, among others.

In total, he has accumulated over 20 awards and has also been nominated twice for the BET International Act. Alikiba, on the other hand, has won one MTV Europe Award, two Afrimma awards, and has also received over 20 awards throughout his career.

Albums

Both artists have released albums in their careers. Diamond released his album titled ‘Boy From Tandale’ in 2018, featuring international acts such as Omarion and Morgan Heritage. He has also announced his second studio album in 2021.

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Alikiba made his debut in the music scene with his album ‘Cinderella’ in 2007 and has a second project set to be released in 2021.

YouTube Subscribers

Diamond Platnumz boasts an impressive 5.6 million subscribers on YouTube, making him the artist with the highest number of subscribers across Africa. On the other hand, Alikiba’s YouTube channel has gathered 800,000 subscribers.

YouTube Viewership

When it comes to YouTube viewership, Diamond’s videos have amassed a record-breaking 1.3 billion views, making him the artist with the highest number of views in the sub-Saharan region. Alikiba, on the other hand, has garnered a viewership of 127 million.

Instagram Followers

Diamond has amassed a substantial following on Instagram, with 12.2 million followers. He holds the distinction of being the first East African musician to achieve such a feat on the platform. Alikiba, on the other hand, has 6.6 million followers on Instagram.

Life outside Music

Outside of their musical careers, Diamond Platnumz is a successful entrepreneur. He owns various business ventures, including Wasafi Media, which encompasses Wasafi FM and Wasafi TV.

On the other hand, Alikiba is known for his skills as a football player. He participated in the 2018/2019 season of the Tanzanian Premier League, playing for Coastal Union.

In conclusion,

Diamond Platnumz and Alikiba have both made significant contributions to the Bongo music scene and achieved remarkable success in their careers. While Diamond’s record label, YouTube viewership, and Instagram following may surpass Alikiba’s, both artists have earned numerous awards and accolades.