Tanzanian musician Nasseb Abdul Juma, popularly known as Diamond Platnumz, was under fire some few days ago when a controversial video featuring himself, his baby mama and another unidentified lady surfaced on the internet.
The singer has however publicly apologised to his fans for sharing the video.
In a press conference on Thursday morning, a remorseful Diamond acknowledged that posting the videos on social media was irresponsible of him.
“I’ve had a long conversation with the authorities and I have learnt that what I did was not right. As a role model to many young people, not just in Tanzania but across the continent, posting a private moment was irresponsible of me,” said Diamond.
Diamond Platnumz was on Tuesday briefly detained and interrogated by police over the videos.
The videos have since been pulled down from the internet.
Dar es Salaam Special Zone Police Commander Lazaro Mambosasa confirmed that Diamond was released on bail pending further investigations.
Another Tanzanian female singer Faustina Charles, popularly known as Nandy, was also questioned over graphic videos with her ex-boyfriend that were posted on social media by an unknown person.
Tanzania’s Minister for Information Dr Harrison Mwakyembe told MPs on Tuesday that Diamond could be indicted for going against the Electronic and Postal Communications Act (2010) and its recently endorsed regulations.
Mr Mwakyembe said the government was also monitoring other musicians who had been engaging in “decadent behaviour”, and warned they would be brought to justice irrespective of their popularity.
Diamond Platnumz was recently berated by a female singer, Shamsa Ford over his non-challant attitudes toward women. According to her, he might be a young talented man who has every right to do as he pleases, but he needs to apply his senses into everything he does.
