Fresh From Dominating The AFRIMMA Awards, Diamond Platinumz Now Eyes MTV’s EMA

It has been ages since an artist outside South Africa and the West African Countries could go toe to toe with the leading musical lights from the aforementioned countries. At the 2015 AFRIMMA ceremony in Texas, Diamond Platinumz did that and more, he dominated them.

His work ethic and musical prowess has never been in doubt and his standing in the East African region all but cast in stone. However, recent years have seen him bag numerous accolades and build this larger than life image that is beginning to dwarf all other artistes in the continent. At the just concluded AFRIMMA, he was among the handful of Eastern African artistes who were nominated in various categories.

His win in the best Male Artiste East Africa did not come as a surprise but it was his winning of the AFRIMMA Video of the Year and the highly coveted Best Artiste that cemented his place at one of the biggest music acts in the continent. In winning the two categories, he beat tight competition from the likes of Davido, Yemi Alade, Sarkodie, AKA and Fally Ipupa.

Never one to rest of his laurels, the artiste while grateful for the win has now set his eyes on the up coming MTV European Music Award set to take place in Milan on 25th October this year. He has been nominated for the Best African Act against the usual suspects, Davido, Yemi Alade, AKA and DJ Arafat. Best of luck to all of the nominees.