WCB Wasafi explained

Wasafi Classic Baby (WCB)[1] [2] [3] is a Tanzania-based record label founded by musician Diamond Platnumz.[4] WCB's commercial roster includes Diamond Platnumz, Mbosso, Zuchu, Lava Lava, Queen Darleen, and D Voice. The label is headquartered at Mbezi Beach, Dar Es Salaam.[5] The label's Vice President is RJ The DJ, who is also Diamond Platnumz's official DJ, while the official producer of the label is Lizer Classic.[6] [7] In 2017, the WCB Wasafi artists released a joint project titled Zilipendwa,[8] and in 2020, they released their second single titled Quarantine.[9] In 2021, WCB Wasafi signed a publishing and distribution deal with Ziiki and Warner Music Group.[10] [11] [12]

WCB Wasafi
Founded:2015
Founder:Diamond Platnumz
Status:Active
Distributor:Ziiki Media Warner Music
Genre:Bongo Flava Amapiano Afrobeats Singeli Baibuda
Country:Tanzania
Location:Mbezi Beach Dar Es Salaam
Website:wcbwasafi.com
Slogan:We Love Music

Artists

WCB Wasafi has signed six Tanzanian artists, some of whom have had commercial success in Africa. Achievements include nominations for BET Awards,[13] MTV Africa Music Awards, Tanzanian Music Awards and AFRIMMA Awards.[14] [15]

The label started in 2014 with the signing of Harmonize in 2015 who left the label in 2019 to start his label called Konde Music Worldwide.[16]

Rayvanny joined in 2016 and left in 2022 to pursue his career in his newly founded label, Next Level Music.[17] [18] This followed several statements in 2020 regarding Rayvanny starting his label and how - at the time - he planned to remain with Wasafi regardless of how many of his labels he created.[19]

In April 2020, Zuchu was signed as the new and the second female member of the label.[20]

In mid-2023, Diamond Platnumz announced that he had signed a new artist to the label.[21] On November 16, 2023, Diamond Platnumz named D Voice as the new member of the WCB Wasafi label in a ceremony at the Superdome Arena in Dar Es Salaam.[22] [23] [24] [25]

WCB Wasafi signed artists and managers!Artist name!Year signed!Songs released
Harmonize[26] 2015–2019Aiyola, Matatizo, Nishachoka, Bado, happy Birthday, Niambie, Shulala, Sina, Atarudi, Paranawe, Kainama (with Diamond Platnumz & Burna Boy),
Queen Darleen2016Touch,Ntakufilisi, Kijuso, Bachela
Rayvanny2016–2022Give You All, Sugu, Natafuta Kiki, Siri, Zezeta, Kwetu, Mbeleko, Chuma Ulete, Unaibiwa, Makulusa
Lava Lava2017Tuachane, Kilio, Dede, Utatulia, Teja
Mbosso2017Nimekuzoea, Watakubali, Alele, Shida, Hodari, Tamu, Maajabu, Nadekezwa, Sonona, Ate, Amepotea, Sele
Zuchu2020Hakuna Kulala, Nisamehe, Kwaru, Wana, Raha, Ashua, Mauzauza, cheche, litawachoma, sukari, honey,nani
D Voice2023Umenifunza, Bam Bam, Nimezama, Mpeni taarifa, Zoba, Kijitu

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Notes and References

  1. News: 8 June 2016 . Tanzania: Wasafi Classic Donates to Support Quality Education . subscription . 24 March 2018 . Tanzania Daily News (Dar es Salaam).
  2. News: 2016-08-05 . VIDEO: Vigezo vya kujiunga na record label ya WCB ya Diamond Platnumz – Millardayo.com . unfit . http://web.archive.org/web/20230422223442/https://millardayo.com/vgez013/ . 2023-04-22 . 24 March 2018 . Millard AYO . sw-KE.
  3. News: Mosongo . Josephine . 2017-11-11 . SHOWBUZZ: Diamond Platnumz' brother reveals WCB label weakness . 24 March 2018 . Daily Nation (Kenya Edition) . en-UK.
  4. News: Ndila . Janet . 2017-06-08 . Why diamond Platinumz only signs musicians from poor background . 2024-01-05 . Pulselive Kenya . en-US.
  5. Web site: Ilado . Lucy . 2018-02-21 . Wasafi Classic Baby . 2024-01-05 . Music In Africa . en.
  6. Web site: 2021-04-02 . Lizer, the man behind WCB chat topping hits . 2024-01-02 . The Citizen . en.
  7. Web site: Gesare . Tracy . 2019-03-22 . Meet Lizer Classic, the magical hands behind Wasafi Records hits . 2024-01-05 . The Standard (Kenya).
  8. Web site: Platnumz . Diamond . 2017 . Zilipendwa . 2023-01-05 . Spotify.
  9. Web site: Platnumz . Diamond . 2020 . Quarantine . 2024-01-05 . Spotify.
  10. Web site: 2021-05-18 . Warner Music seals partnership with Diamond Platnumz and his WCB-Wasafi label . 2024-01-02 . www.musicweek.com . en.
  11. Web site: 2021-05-18 . Warner Music Announces Partnership with Diamond Platnumz and WCB-Wasafi . 2024-01-05 . Warner Music Group . en-US.
  12. Web site: Muli . Francis . 2021-05-18 . Diamond Platnumz and His WCB-Wasafi Label Sign Deal to Join Warner Music . 2024-01-05 . KahawaTungu . en-US.
  13. News: BET Awards 2017 Best International Viewers' Choice . deviated . https://web.archive.org/web/20171011114329/http://www.bet.com/shows/bet-awards/2017/bet-international/nominees/international-viewers-choice-award.html . 2017-10-11 . 2024-01-05 . BET.com.
  14. News: Must Read! Diamond Platnumz's Emotional Congratulatory Message To Wasafi Singer Harmonize. 17 October 2016. Kiss FM. 24 March 2018. en-US. 2 July 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180702150702/https://kiss100.co.ke/must-read-diamond-platnumzs-emotional-congratulatory-message-to-wasafi-singer-harmonize/. dead.
  15. Web site: Ben . Benjamin . 2023-04-30 . TMA decorates Kikwete as Zuchu grabs five awards - Daily News . 2023-12-26 . Daily News (Tanzania) . en-US.
  16. Web site: 2021-04-10 . Harmonize wants out of Diamond's WCB label as the cradle rocks . 2023-12-26 . The Citizen (Tanzania) . en.
  17. Web site: 2022-07-14 . Rayvanny Finally Leaves Wasafi After Long Tussle, Diamond Congratulates Him . 2023-12-26 . Soundcity . en-US.
  18. Web site: Wambua . Janet . 2022-07-12 . Rayvanny officially announces exit from Diamond's WCB Wasafi label . 2024-01-05 . Citizen Digital . en-KE.
  19. Web site: Ngina . Fay . 2022-07-12 . Rayvanny officially leaves WCB Wasafi . 2024-01-05 . The Standard (Kenya) . en.
  20. Web site: A. . Paul . 2020-04-13 . Who was Zuchu before Joining Diamond's Wasafi? . 2023-12-26 . mdundo.com . en.
  21. Web site: Maganga . Charles . 2 February 2023 . Diamond Platnumz Signs A New Artist To WCB Wasafi . 29 July 2023 . Notjustok East Africa . en-US.
  22. Web site: Maganga . Charles . 2023-11-17 . D Voice unveiled as the new WCB Wasafi signee Notjustok . 2023-12-26 . Notjustok East Africa . en-US.
  23. Web site: Ngigi . Elizabeth . 2023-11-16 . Diamond Platnumz to unveil new signee for WCB record label . 2024-01-05 . Nairobi News . en-US.
  24. Web site: Ngigi . Elizabeth . 2023-11-18 . Diamond Platnumz stresses respect for Wasafi rules amid D Voice entry . 2024-01-05 . Nairobi News . en-US.
  25. Web site: Ngigi . Elizabeth . 2023-11-20 . Rayvanny on his success and the artiste who replaced him at Wasafi Records . 2024-01-05 . Nairobi News . en-US.
  26. Web site: 22 March 2017 . Hofu ya kupotezwa na WCB ilivyomtesa Harmonize East Africa Television . 24 March 2018 . East African Television Limited . sw-KE.

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