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“This Is Business” Diamond Speaks On Artists Leaving His WCB Record Label

SK 2 years ago 2 min read

Diamond Platnumz, the leader of Wasafi, has opened up about the departure of his signees for the first time.

Diamond, who was recently interviewed by DW Africa, expressed how happy he is to develop emerging talent. Following the departure of one of his signees, Rayvanny, Diamond began speaking. Diamond claims that since since he made his first recording of a song, he has had the desire of empowering young people.
Diamond claimed that he was not fortunate to gain attention right away and that it took some time before people realized his potential.

“After I had just dropped my first hit and people could recognise my music, I got a feeling that I had to empower more youth and that is why I started the Wasafi Classic Baby (WCB) record label,” he said.

Diamond continued by saying that every singer he has coached is a superhero in the music business. He wants to encourage more artists.

Early this week, Wasafi’s manager Babu Tale refuted claims that artists’ departures from the record company are due to contract issues.

When questioned about how WCB contracts operate, Tale shot off the inquiry by stating that private signings are required.

“We have to be very professional. If you see someone unleashing bedroom affairs out at the dining table, they are not well taught,” he said.

“I have been in the industry for many years and when I speak, I speak that which I know and understand, but we are transforming from music to business.”

Regarding the recent departures of Rich Mavoko, Harmonize, and Rayvanny from the label, Tale stated that they appreciate anyone who feels they should have a say in how they do their business.