Diamond Platnumz Deletes All Posts Endorsing President Samia as Deadly Protests Rock Tanzania

Tanzanian music superstar Diamond Platnumz has stunned fans by deleting all his videos and photos supporting CCM presidential candidate Samia Suluhu Hassan from his social media pages.

The move comes in the wake of deadly protests that erupted across several regions of Tanzania following the disputed October 29, 2025, general election.

Sources close to the singer suggest the purge was a precautionary measure, as tensions continue to rise and supporters of President Samia’s ruling party, Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM), are being targeted in violent attacks.

Over the past few days, videos have surfaced online showing mobs vandalizing property belonging to artists and public figures who had openly campaigned for President Samia’s re-election.

Among those affected is rapper Billnas, who is married to singer Nandy. His electronics shop was vandalized and set ablaze by angry protesters believed to be opposition supporters.

Similarly, popular Bongo movie actress Shilole lost her restaurant in Dar es Salaam after it was torched by protesters accusing her of supporting Samia and “betraying the people who wanted change.”

Diamond, who was among the most visible celebrity supporters of the CCM campaign, had appeared in multiple rallies and promotional videos urging youth to vote for Samia.

His sudden move to erase all traces of his political endorsements has left fans divided — with some praising his caution while others accuse him of abandoning his stance under pressure.

“Given the political tension and the violence targeting anyone associated with CCM, Diamond’s move seems like an act of self-preservation,” a source close to the Wasafi label told local media.

Background: Tanzania’s Turbulent 2025 Election

The 2025 general election in Tanzania was one of the most contested in recent history. President Samia Suluhu Hassan, who succeeded the late John Magufuli in 2021, sought a fresh mandate under the CCM banner.

Her main challenger, Tundu Lissu of the opposition Chadema Party, accused the ruling party of rigging the vote and suppressing dissent.

Reports of voter intimidation, ballot irregularities, and internet blackouts fueled anger among opposition supporters, leading to widespread street protests that quickly turned violent.

International observers have called for calm and urged the government to respect citizens’ rights to peaceful assembly, as security forces continue to clash with protesters in major cities, including Dar es Salaam, Arusha, and Mwanza.

As the unrest deepens, many Tanzanian entertainers who had publicly endorsed CCM are facing public backlash and economic losses, prompting some, like Diamond Platnumz, to quietly step back from the political spotlight.

Whether his social media cleanse is temporary or marks a permanent shift away from politics remains to be seen — but one thing is clear: Tanzania’s music and entertainment industry is feeling the heat of the country’s post-election storm.