Why fans suspect Diamond of shipping family to Kenya

Online speculation regarding the location of Tanzanian music star Diamond Platnumz (Naseeb Abdul Juma) has intensified following the country's 2025 General Elections.

Unverified reports suggest the musician may have left Tanzania for Kenya amid growing political unrest.

However, there have been no official sightings, and the musician's management has not issued a statement on his whereabouts.

The speculation appears to be fuelled by the volatile situation in Tanzania, which has been marked by violent protests, internet blackouts, and reports of civilian deaths.

This context has led observers to scrutinise the actions, or lack thereof, of high-profile figures.

Deleting social media posts

A significant factor driving the rumours is Diamond Platnumz's recent activity on his social media accounts.

Reports from October 30, 2025, confirm the artist deleted all recent videos and posts that had shown his support for President Samia Suluhu and the ruling CCM party.

This includes content from campaign tours and political endorsements.

The removal of this content, which came amid widespread anti-government protests and a subsequent internet shutdown, has been interpreted by observers & fans as a move to distance himself from the political situation.

Targeting of CCM-allied artists' assets

While protesters have been documented destroying public infrastructure, fears are growing that artists allied with the ruling party are now targets.

These fears were amplified by reports that a high-end boutique belonging to another popular singer, Juma Jux, had been attacked.

His family later clarified that the store was looted during the chaos.

This incident establishes a precedent that businesses owned by high-profile figures are at risk, providing a strong motive for relocation.

Diamond's ownership of property in Kenya

Another reason Kenya is at the centre of the relocation rumours is Diamond Platnumz's previously known connection to the country.

In 2018, the musician publicly announced his acquisition of a property in Nairobi, which he referred to at the time as his 'State House', reinforcing his investment and personal foothold in Kenya.

The broader crisis

The 2025 Tanzania General Election and its aftermath have triggered violent demonstrations in Dar es Salaam and other cities.

The unrest follows months of warnings from human rights groups.

In June 2025, United Nations experts called on Tanzania to stop a 'pattern of enforced disappearance' and torture targeting critics.

That report detailed a May 2025 incident where an abducted activist was tortured and subsequently dumped on the roadside in Ukunda, Kenya.

At present, any movement by the musician or his family remains unverified.