Kenyan artists conspicuously missing on Diamond Platnumz’ Wasafi Festival mega line-up

Tanzanian Diamond Platnumz released the line up for his upcoming Wasafi Festival and no Kenyan artist is on it.

Over the last few days, Bongo superstar has been announcing the list of artists who will be performing at the anticipated Wasafi Festival Dar es Salaam edition slated for the 8th of November 2019. This comes after the official announcement of the event where he had invited rivals Ali Kiba and Harmonize to join in the Wasafi bandwagon.

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Sina cha Kuwaahidi Nov 9 zaidi ya BURUDANI ilio Tukuka…. Pia ninafuraha kuwajuza kuwa tikcets asilimia 70% Sold Out!…. na panapomajaaliwa pengine mpaka kufika kesho zinaweza zikawa zote zimeisha na kwa pamoja tukawa tumeandika Historia ya Kuwa Festival ya Kwaza tickets kuisha ndani ya Muda Mfupi…..kwa wewe ambae haujapata wahi sasa kupata Tickets yako katika Vituo Hivi…. VITUO VYA TIKETI 1.Esma Platnumz Sinza Africasana 2.Wasafi tv mbezi beach 3.Big respect kariakoo 4.Young master classic kariakoo mtaa wakongo na mchikichi 5.Paz sound tabata segerea 6.Dick sound magomeni usalama 7.Kim classic kinondoni 8.Sharobaro wa insta magomeni kanisani 9.Zanana juice tripple seven 10.Samaki samaki mliman cty 11.Samaki samaki masaki 12.Mafuvu Barber Shop (Mtoni Aziz Ally) 13.bitebo saloon magomeni mikumi 14. Mack Juice #Wasafifestival2019 #BalaaZito

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The artist line up features the likes of Nigerian superstar Wizkid, Nigerian songstress Tiwa Savage, Tanzanian musicians Rayvanny, Juma Jux, Professor Jay, TID, Amber Lulu, Chidi Benz, Gigy Money, and many others.

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WASAFI FESTIVAL GRAND FINALE! Nov 9th Dar es Salaam!!…. we bring the whole World in MAGUFULI LAND…the City of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania….. make sure you book your Hotel and flight ticket to DAR ES SALAAM early, so that you wont miss this 🌍💪🏼….kiingilio 10,000 kawaida…50,000 VIP.. 100,000 VVIP….Backstage Access yani VVVIP Sons 500,000

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Kenyan artists are conspicuously missing as the ‘Kanyaga’ hitmaker is widely acclaimed in Kenya with many praising his musical prowess.  Also, Kenyan artists like Sauti Sol have a huge fanbase in Tanzania so Diamond would definitely have a list of Kenyan stars that he can pick from to join the lineup.

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The QUEEN @tiwasavage Live on WASAFI FESTIVAL GRAND FINALE in DAR Nov 9th 2019!…. Amini kwamba #WASAFIFESTIVAL19 ni zaidi ya Burudani na Historia… Muda Si Mrefu Tickets zitaanza kuuzwa tutawatangazua zinapatikana wapi….cha Muhimu kama unakuja wewe au unataka mtuma mtu msogeze kabisa Ofisi za WASAFI MEDIA…..Maana Bookings ni nyingi na ukichelewa zinaisha !! #WASAFIFESTIVAL19 Ma ma ma ma ma ma #BALAAZITO 🔥🔥🔥 #WCB4LIFE

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Not only has the hitmaker worked with Kenyan artists like Victoria Kimani and Akothee, buthe has also performed at major Kenyan events like Koroga Festival and held his Wasafi Festival in Nairobi in 2018. In 2017, he released his most successful album yet dubbed ‘A Boy From Tandale’ in Nairobi. The father of four is also currently dating Kenyan radio presenter and rapper Tanasha Donna Oketch.

The omission of Kenyan artists on the Wasfi Festival Dar es Salaam edition puts into perspective that Kenyans have love and appreciation for foreign artists as well as their crafts but in those foreign countries, Kenyans are not regarded the same way.