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Diamond Platnumz stuns fans by preaching with Bible during show

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8 months ago

April 5, 2024

Tanzania’s “Bongo Flavour” creator, Diamond Platnumz, stunned his fans during a recent concert when he gave an unexpected sermon quoting the Bible copiously despite being a staunch Muslim.

According to local media in the East African country, the “Shu” crooner became the main attraction during the show occurring within the Easter season festivities when he turned an emergency preacher of the Christian gospel.

“The event, hosted by Tanzanian gospel singer Christina Shusho, saw Platinumz sharing insights from the Bible much to the surprise of many present,” an online platform wrote.

“Among the audience was the Prime Minister of Tanzania, Kassim Majaliwa, who commended Diamond for his unique approach to spreading positivity and unity through religious teachings.

“Despite fasting for the holy month of Ramadhan in adherence to his Islamic faith, the ‘Shu’ singer took the stage to deliver a powerful message inspired by Christian scriptures.

“While many might have expected Diamond to solely entertain with his musical talents, he went beyond expectations by embracing the opportunity to share spiritual verses and deliver what had come for.

“Part of Diamond’s sermon was the passage from the Gospel of John, chapter 13, verses 34-35, where Jesus commands to love one another as a mark of discipleship.

“The “Zuwena” singer went on to read another scripture from the book of Matthew 22 : 39, which says: “And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbour as yourself.

“The “WCB” star concluded with another scripture from the book of 1 John 4: 11-12 which says “Dear friends, since God so loved us, we also ought to love one another. No one has ever seen God; but if we love one another, God lives in us and his love is made complete in us.”

“By sharing this message of love and unity across religious boundaries, Diamond showed the universal values that transcend differences in faith, as he believes it is the good approach to spread positivity and unity through religious teachings,” the platform concluded.

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Chidimma Adetshina makes history as she emerges first runner-up for Miss Universe 2024

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10 hours ago

November 17, 2024

Isaac Dachen

Chidimma Adetshina, Nigeria’s representative at the 73rd Miss Universe Competition held in Mexico, made history as she finished as the first runner-up at the pageant.

The reigning Miss Universe Nigeria finished on the podium of the event held at the Arena CDMX in Mexico City on Sunday morning after an electrifying final face-off between Nigeria and Denmark, as the two women looked poised to claim the crown.

Adetshina, who competed against over 120 contestants from around the world, delivered Nigeria’s best-ever performance in the prestigious competition.

The competition, which was described as one of the most thrilling in recent years, celebrated the talents, intelligence, and elegance of women from around the globe.

A post by the pageant organizers on Instagram said:

“The final two! Nigeria and Denmark, two incredible women, one unforgettable moment.

“Miss Denmark, Victoria Kjaer Theilvig, ultimately won the crown taking over from Miss Universe 2023, Sheynnis Palacios of Nicaragua.”

The top five were rounded out by Miss Mexico, María Fernanda Beltrán Figueroa, in third place, along with contestants from Thailand and Venezuela.

This year’s pageant was celebrated as one of the most inclusive in Miss Universe history, featuring first-time entries from Iran and Somalia and an expanded lineup of 30 semifinalists, showcasing greater diversity and global representation.

Chidimma’s path to the Miss Universe Nigeria was controversial at best as she had previously entered the Miss South Africa pageant but withdrew following criticism of her nationality and allegations from South Africa’s Department of Home Affairs concerning her mother’s documents.

She was later invited to participate in Miss Universe Nigeria and emerged as the winner of the beauty pageant ahead of 24 other contestants.

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Tyla set to drop new single ‘Tears’ on November 20

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3 days ago

November 14, 2024

Isaac Dachen

South African “Ampiona” crooner, Tyla, is set to thrill her fans to her new single titled, “Tears’, which is set to drop on November 20.

According to a statement by her management team, Tyla’s fans should expect something different from the “Water” singer as she is set to release a brand-new single in collaboration with Coke Studio.

“This exciting partnership follows her announcement as part of the Coke Studio 2024 line-up alongside R&B star Usher Raymond in September,” the statement said.

Tyla who is fondly called the “Pretty girl from Joburg,” also took to her Instagram page to share the news with her fans.

Posting a snippet of the video on her Instagram story with the caption, “‘Tears’ coming November 20th! A song in partnership with @CocaCola”, confirming the November release date, she urged her fans to look forward to something different from what they are used to.

The brand has also shared on its social media platforms that Tyla will be performing this highly-anticipated single when she returns to Johannesburg, South Africa, at a special Coke Studio live event.

In an interview with Coke Studio, the 22-year-old singer shared how she breaks away from her original sound with “Tears”.

“I feel like in a lot of my songs, I’m dancing a lot. I really wanted a song where I could just sing, be more raw with people, and showcase my voice this time,” she said.

Snippets from the new single has showcases Tyla’s enchanting vocals, revealing a more vulnerable side that is different from her previous work.

“Breaking away from the amapiano and pop sound she’s best known for, Tyla embarks on an exciting new journey with this project,” one of the reviews said.

“Through “Tears”, she wants to connect with listeners in a raw, captivating way as she partners with Coke Studio to bring this new sound to life.’