This archive report was first published on 16 July 2020.
On July 16, 2020, Babu Tale, the manager of Tanzanian musician Diamond Platnumz, picked nomination papers from the Chama Cha Mapinduzi's (CCM) offices in Morogoro, marking the beginning of his journey to parliament.
Born Hamisi Shaban Taletale, Babu Tale is also a co-founder of Wasafi Classic Baby (WCB) Wasafi music label. His decision to run for the parliamentary seat has been welcomed by his boss, Diamond Platnumz, who expressed confidence in Tale's leadership skills.
"I have no doubts with your leadership because I believe that if you managed to lead me, Wasafi and all other artists who came before us and they all did well, then Morogoro will be safe in your hands," Diamond Platnumz wrote in a message to Babu Tale.
Other WCB members, including Diamond's half-sister Queen Darlin, have also taken to social media to applaud Babu Tale's decision to run for the parliamentary seat.
