This archive report was first published on 29 November 2019.
Rally Jones Denies Dependence on Mama Dangote ¶
Published on November 29, 2019
Rally Jones, stepfather to Tanzanian musician Diamond Platnumz, has been at the center of controversy regarding his source of income. Many have speculated that he relies heavily on his relationship with Mama Dangote for financial support.
However, in a recent interview with Tanzanian media outlet Bongo 5, Jones denied these claims, stating that he is a businessman with his own means of income.
According to Jones, he has a garage in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, where he earns his living. He also revealed that he met his wife, Sandra, in Paris, France, where they first became friends before developing romantic feelings for each other.
When asked about the reports suggesting that he is dependent on Mama Dangote, Jones responded, 'Kwa jinsi unavyomwona huyu bibiye, ushawai kumsikia kahonga mtu? Kwa hiyo hakuna mtu anaweza kupata hela kwake yeye. Mtu akitaka kuzungumza ndugu yangu, anaweza akazungumza lolote.' (How can you see someone and not hear them speak? Therefore, no one can find out how much money he has. If someone wants to talk to my brother, he can say anything.)
