Dar es Salaam –
Tanzanian music star Diamond Platnumz has opened up about the quiet sacrifices he makes as a father — including raising children who, he says, aren’t biologically his.
In a revealing interview this week, the chart-topping Bongo Flava singer said he chooses peace over paternity tests when it comes to raising his children.
“First of all, I know I do have kids, but I also know that some are not my kids,” Diamond admitted. “I don’t want to argue with the mother and all that, but I take care of all of them.”
Known for his flamboyant stage presence and high-profile relationships, the 35-year-old musician offered a glimpse into the more grounded side of his life.
For him, he explained, fatherhood is about responsibility, not just DNA. “I really try my level best to make sure I take good care of them,” he said, chuckling as he struggled to recall how many children he has. “Four or five-no, four or five or six.”
The singer, born Naseeb Abdul Juma, revealed he once took a DNA test in Tanzania, driven by curiosity. The result confirmed what he had already suspected. But he says it made little difference to how he treats the children.
His decision to support them, he said, is tied to his belief in keeping family ties strong and avoiding unnecessary tension. “Me, I’m very cool with all my baby mamas. They love me… I’m a good person to them.”
Diamond has been linked to several women across East Africa, including Zari Hassan, Tanasha Donna, and Hamisa Mobetto – all of whom he shares children with. While many of these relationships ended in public breakups, the singer insists he remains on good terms with the mothers of his children.
His continued involvement in their lives, however, has caused problems with their current partners. “It got to a point sometimes, their men, they get mad at me, thinking maybe we have something. No, we got nothing going on, we just decided to be cool.”
Asked if he would ever consider rekindling romance with any of his former partners, Diamond responded with a smile, “Definitely… but it’s not that way. If you can be cool with the mother of your kids, no matter the circumstances, it makes her look at you differently.”
His openness about personal struggles – especially in a region where fatherhood is often judged by bloodline — may strike a chord with fans and critics alike. While some may question his decisions, Diamond insists he is doing what feels right for his family.
So far, none of the mothers involved have publicly responded to his remarks.
For now, the superstar continues to juggle music, fame, and family -all while quietly rewriting what it means to be a father in the public eye.
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