This archive report was first published on 14 May 2020.
On May 4, 2020, Diamond Platnumz's family suffered a devastating loss with the passing of his grandfather, Mzee Shamte.
Mzee Shamte was the father of Rally Jones, Diamond's stepfather.
The news of Mzee Shamte's death was announced by Rally Jones on his social media, accompanied by a photo with the phrase 'Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji'un', which translates to 'Verily we belong to God, and verily to Him do we return.'
This phrase is commonly recited by Muslims when a person experiences a tragedy in life, especially upon hearing news of a death.
As news of Mzee Shamte's passing spread, condolences poured in from Tanzanian celebrities and fans of the couple.
According to Islamic law, there is a likelihood that Mzee Shamte may be buried later today.
