This archive report was first published on 3 October 2019.
October 3, 2019, marked a day of disappointment for Tanzanian Bongo superstar Diamond Platnumz as he failed to conquer Mt. Kilimanjaro.
Despite vowing to break a mountain climbing record, Diamond Platnumz gave up on the hike after just a short distance, barely reaching the first station, Mandara.
He cited his tightly packed performance schedule as the reason for his failure, joining other celebrities like comedian Stephen Nyerere, actor JB, and rapper Dogo Janja who also dropped out of the hike.
Has Diamond Platnumz's failure at mountain climbing tarnished his reputation as a Tanzanian icon?
His fans and critics alike are left wondering if this is a sign of a larger issue with his priorities.
