- Seasoned Bongo Flava artists Diamond Platnumz and Harmonize encountered each other after years of animosity
- Both artists coincidentally met at a Ramadan event, clad in coordinating thwabs
- The animosity between the two musicians stems from Harmonize’s departure from Diamond’s Wasafi Records.
Renowned Bongo Flava icons Diamond Platnumz and his comrade Harmonize exchanged greetings during a Ramadan event, leaving fans excited.
In a trending video, the duo, adorned in traditional Muslim attire, serendipitously encountered each other, happily sharing a handshake as if all past grievances had vanished.
Fans and congregation at the mosque erupted in cheers at the rare sighting of the two artists, who have been in a bitter fallout for many years.
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A fan recording the encounter can be heard chanting “Wasanii Wakubwa” (“Big Artists”) as Diamond, seated, and Harmonize, standing peacefully, exchanged greetings.
How did their rivalry start?
Harmonize’s illustrious career of 11 years saw its share of ups and downs, including his decision to depart from Diamond’s Wasafi Records, sparking their dispute.
The abrupt split led Harmonize to launch his own label, Konde Gang, which quickly rose to prominence akin to Diamond’s Wasafi Records.
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However, the fallout sparked a bitter rivalry, as tensions escalated.
In an interview, Harmonize disclosed that a video he posted after the fallout, showcasing Rayvanny performing with Maluma at the EMAs, seemingly triggered Diamond’s ire.
The rift deepened as Diamond accused Harmonize’s father of witchcraft, leading to a complete breakdown in communication.
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Harmonize, baffled by the accusation against his religious father, struggled to understand Diamond’s motives, leading to an irreparable rift.
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Since then, the two artists pursued separate career paths, achieving success in their own right.
In 2023, Harmonize was observed as someone seeking forgiveness from Diamond, although the outcome remained uncertain.
This was their first physical meeting after years of animosity and unresolved tension.
Fans noted the exponential growth in their careers during the years of silence, suggesting that it helped alleviate the tension from the fallout.
However, some speculated on the possibility of renewed conflicts between them.
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Here are some comments from the video.
@Natashs1: Wote wamekuwa so successful of late and that has been crucial in easing the tension in between
@Lewis Muti said: mambo ya wasanii ni tricky . Najua Hawa watakuja kuletana juu hivi karibuni.
Is Harmonize Grateful for Diamond Platnumz?
Harmonize, who proudly bears a tattoo of Diamond on his arm as a symbol of gratitude, has openly expressed his respect for the musician and hailed his support during the early music days.
In an interview with Bongo TV, Harmonize acknowledged Diamond Platnumz’s Wasafi Records as the launching pad for his career and said that he will always give him that credit.
“When I was down during the initial stages of my music career, we were inseparable. Diamond put in a lot of effort to support and boost my music career. I owe my success to God and Diamond. Despite being my brother and friend, like in any other relationship we are no longer close and it’s a normal thing. I have nothing against him. I respect Diamond a lot for inspiring and mentoring me musically. I am indebted to him for being the force behind my music success.”
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