Diamond Platnumz Deletes All Pro-Samia Posts as Deadly Post-Election Protests Shake Tanzania
Tanzanian music icon Diamond Platnumz has shocked fans after abruptly deleting all photos and videos supporting CCM presidential candidate Samia Suluhu Hassan from his social media accounts. The dramatic move comes amid widespread protests and unrest following Tanzania’s disput..
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Tanzanian music icon Diamond Platnumz has deleted all social media posts supporting President Samia Suluhu Hassan, a move coming amidst violent protests following Tanzania’s disputed October 29, 2025, general election.
- Several regions in Tanzania are experiencing violence, with property owned by celebrities supporting the ruling Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) party being targeted.
- Rapper Billnas's electronics store was vandalized and burned, and Bongo movie star Shilole reportedly lost her restaurant.
- The 2025 Tanzanian general election, involving President Samia Suluhu Hassan and challenger Tundu Lissu of the Chadema Party, has been described as one of the most tense in the nation's history.
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Protests and Media Restrictions Surround Tanzanian General Election - October 2025
Tensions have erupted at the Kenya-Tanzania border in Namanga where Kenyan youth joined protests against the contentious Tanzanian general elections. The unrest follows widespread demonstrations across major Tanzanian cities, which are experiencing a security and media blackout. Amidst violent protests following the disputed October 29, 2025, election, Tanzanian music icon Diamond Platnumz deleted all social media posts that had supported President Samia Suluhu Hassan. CNN International Correspondent Larry Madowo explained his lack of coverage by citing the Tanzanian government's systemic refusal to allow independent foreign reporting. Madowo stated that Tanzania "does not like independent, critical reporting."
