WCB Wasafi
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 | |
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Founded | 2015 |
Founder | Diamond Platnumz |
Status | Active |
Distributor(s) | Ziiki Media Warner Music |
Genre | Bongo Flava Amapiano Afrobeats Singeli Baibuda |
Country of origin | Tanzania |
Location | Mbezi Beach Dar Es Salaam |
Official 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]
Artist name | Year signed | Songs released |
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Harmonize[26] | 2015–2019 | Aiyola, Matatizo, Nishachoka, Bado, happy Birthday, Niambie, Shulala, Sina, Atarudi, Paranawe, Kainama (with Diamond Platnumz & Burna Boy), |
Queen Darleen | 2016 | Touch,Ntakufilisi, Kijuso, Bachela |
Rayvanny | 2016–2022 | Give You All, Sugu, Natafuta Kiki, Siri, Zezeta, Kwetu, Mbeleko, Chuma Ulete, Unaibiwa, Makulusa |
Lava Lava | 2017 | Tuachane, Kilio, Dede, Utatulia, Teja |
Mbosso | 2017 | Nimekuzoea, Watakubali, Alele, Shida, Hodari, Tamu, Maajabu, Nadekezwa, Sonona, Ate, Amepotea, Sele |
Zuchu | 2020 | Hakuna Kulala, Nisamehe, Kwaru, Wana, Raha, Ashua, Mauzauza, cheche, litawachoma, sukari, honey,nani |
D Voice | 2023 | Umenifunza, Bam Bam, Nimezama, Mpeni taarifa, Zoba, Kijitu |
References
- ^ "Tanzania: Wasafi Classic Donates to Support Quality Education". Tanzania Daily News (Dar es Salaam). 8 June 2016. Retrieved 24 March 2018.
- ^ "VIDEO: Vigezo vya kujiunga na record label ya WCB ya Diamond Platnumz – Millardayo.com". Millard AYO (in Swahili). 5 August 2016. Archived from the original on 22 April 2023. Retrieved 24 March 2018.
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: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link) - ^ Mosongo, Josephine (11 November 2017). "SHOWBUZZ: Diamond Platnumz' brother reveals WCB label weakness". Daily Nation (Kenya Edition). Retrieved 24 March 2018.
- ^ Ndila, Janet (8 June 2017). "Why diamond Platinumz only signs musicians from poor background". Pulselive Kenya. Retrieved 5 January 2024.
- ^ Ilado, Lucy (21 February 2018). "Wasafi Classic Baby". Music In Africa. Retrieved 5 January 2024.
- ^ "Lizer, the man behind WCB chat topping hits". The Citizen. 2 April 2021. Retrieved 2 January 2024.
- ^ Gesare, Tracy (22 March 2019). "Meet Lizer Classic, the magical hands behind Wasafi Records hits". The Standard (Kenya). Retrieved 5 January 2024.
- ^ Platnumz, Diamond (2017). "Zilipendwa". Spotify. Retrieved 5 January 2023.
- ^ Platnumz, Diamond (2020). "Quarantine". Spotify. Retrieved 5 January 2024.
- ^ "Warner Music seals partnership with Diamond Platnumz and his WCB-Wasafi label". www.musicweek.com. 18 May 2021. Retrieved 2 January 2024.
- ^ "Warner Music Announces Partnership with Diamond Platnumz and WCB-Wasafi". Warner Music Group. 18 May 2021. Retrieved 5 January 2024.
- ^ Muli, Francis (18 May 2021). "Diamond Platnumz and His WCB-Wasafi Label Sign Deal to Join Warner Music". KahawaTungu. Retrieved 5 January 2024.
- ^ "BET Awards 2017 | Best International Viewers' Choice". BET.com. Archived from the original on 11 October 2017. Retrieved 5 January 2024.
- ^ "Must Read! Diamond Platnumz's Emotional Congratulatory Message To Wasafi Singer Harmonize". Kiss FM. 17 October 2016. Archived from the original on 2 July 2018. Retrieved 24 March 2018.
- ^ Ben, Benjamin (30 April 2023). "TMA decorates Kikwete as Zuchu grabs five awards - Daily News". Daily News (Tanzania). Retrieved 26 December 2023.
- ^ "Harmonize wants out of Diamond's WCB label as the cradle rocks". The Citizen (Tanzania). 10 April 2021. Retrieved 26 December 2023.
- ^ "Rayvanny Finally Leaves Wasafi After Long Tussle, Diamond Congratulates Him". Soundcity. 14 July 2022. Retrieved 26 December 2023.
- ^ Wambua, Janet (12 July 2022). "Rayvanny officially announces exit from Diamond's WCB Wasafi label". Citizen Digital. Retrieved 5 January 2024.
- ^ Ngina, Fay (12 July 2022). "Rayvanny officially leaves WCB Wasafi". The Standard (Kenya). Retrieved 5 January 2024.
- ^ A., Paul (13 April 2020). "Who was Zuchu before Joining Diamond's Wasafi?". mdundo.com. Retrieved 26 December 2023.
- ^ Maganga, Charles (2 February 2023). "Diamond Platnumz Signs A New Artist To WCB Wasafi". Notjustok East Africa. Retrieved 29 July 2023.
- ^ Maganga, Charles (17 November 2023). "D Voice unveiled as the new WCB Wasafi signee | Notjustok". Notjustok East Africa. Retrieved 26 December 2023.
- ^ Ngigi, Elizabeth (16 November 2023). "Diamond Platnumz to unveil new signee for WCB record label". Nairobi News. Retrieved 5 January 2024.
- ^ Ngigi, Elizabeth (18 November 2023). "Diamond Platnumz stresses respect for Wasafi rules amid D Voice entry". Nairobi News. Retrieved 5 January 2024.
- ^ Ngigi, Elizabeth (20 November 2023). "Rayvanny on his success and the artiste who replaced him at Wasafi Records". Nairobi News. Retrieved 5 January 2024.
- ^ "Hofu ya kupotezwa na WCB ilivyomtesa Harmonize | East Africa Television". East African Television Limited (in Swahili). 22 March 2017. Retrieved 24 March 2018.
External links
- WCB Wasafi homepage