This archive report was first published on 7 May 2020.
COVID-19 Relief Efforts in Tanzania ¶
On April 25th, Diamond Platnumz, a prominent Bongo Flava artist, made a public promise to pay 3-months rent for 500 families in Tanzania who were struggling due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
He shared his plan on social media, stating, 'I have decided to at least offer a helping hand by paying 3 Months house rent to 500 families. As my kind gesture of helping one another during these terrible times of fighting COVID-19.'
On May 5th, Diamond Platnumz fulfilled his promise by delivering the first phase of rent to 57 out of the target 500 families.
According to his mother, Mama Dangote, the procedures are still ongoing, and the target audience is majorly the vulnerable at this time, including the physically challenged, widows, and the poorest of the poor.
One of the families that received assistance was Mr. Keston John, who lost both his legs in a train accident. Diamond Platnumz paid 6-months rent to help him during the month of Ramadan.
He also shared a video of one of his visits to an affected family alongside his Wasafi troop and his security.
However, his actions have not gone without criticism, as Zari called him out for helping strangers while being ignorant about his own young kids, Tiffah and Nillan.
Despite the criticism, Diamond Platnumz's mother expressed deep gratitude to her son for his kindness and generosity by sharing the little he had to those most affected.
