Diamond Platnumz surpasses 500 million Boomplay streams

What you need to know:
- His journey to this landmark has been marked by numerous chart-topping hits and collaborations with global artistes, solidifying his status as one of the dominant forces in the music industry.
Dar es Salaam. Tanzanian music sensation Diamond Platnumz has achieved another milestone by surpassing 500 million streams on Boomplay, making him the first artiste from Eastern and Southern Africa to reach this feat.
"Congratulations to @diamondplatnumz for officially surpassing the big number of 500 million streams on Boomplay, making him the first artiste from Eastern and Southern Africa to reach this milestone!” writes Boomplay on their official Instagram page in celebrating Diamond Platnumz's achievement.
Diamond Platnumz stands at 501.1 million streams on Boomplay. His journey to this landmark has been marked by numerous chart-topping hits and collaborations with global artistes, solidifying his status as one of the dominant forces in the music industry.
In the realm of African music, only a few artistes have achieved higher streaming numbers on Boomplay.
Nigerian superstars Burna Boy, Wizkid, and Davido have each surpassed 1 billion streams, setting a high bar in the industry.
Other Tanzanian artistes are also making significant strides on Boomplay. Zuchu, with 377.5 million streams, has surpassed Harmonize, who has amassed 374.2 million streams. Followed by Jay Melody and Rayvanny, each garnering 347.9 million and 347.3 million streams, respectively.
Not far behind is Mbosso with 325.9 million streams, while Marioo has achieved 282.5 million streams and Alikiba stands at 208.1 million streams.
From “Kamwambie” to recent tracks such as “Moyo” and “Komasava,” Diamond Platnumz continues to push boundaries and redefine his musical legacy.