- Diamond Platnumz went live on Instagram with renowned American hip-hop artist Rick Ross
- However, during their interaction, Diamond struggled intermittently to mimic the polished American accent of the esteemed musician
- Fans said that he had made an improvement after hiring an English tutor, albeit not to a big extent
Tanzanian Bongo Flava sensation Diamond Platnumz recently went live with American hip-hop artist Rick Ross.
During their interaction, Diamond made intermittent attempts to adopt Rick Ross’s refined American accent.
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From the comfort of his own home, Diamond responded to Rick Ross’s inquiry about his highly respected record.
He recounted a trip to LA where he shot music videos that enhanced his visibility and enjoyed a fruitful conversation with the ratified singer.
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Despite his efforts, fans noted Diamond’s apparent struggle to emulate Rick Ross’s smooth native American accent, even attempting to adjust his pronunciation to match.
What Did Diamond Explain To Rick Ross
Diamond informed Rick Ross that the Swahili Bongo Flava genre played a pivotal role in his rise to fame, emphasizing its significant contribution to his success.
He elaborated further, mentioning his recent consideration of focusing more on South Africa’s amapiano genre, which has gained notable popularity.
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Despite criticisms in the past regarding his English proficiency, fans noted Diamond’s improvement, particularly in handling simple English words.
Diamond initially garnered attention for his English errors during his appearance on the Netflix series “Young, Rich, and African,” where he starred alongside celebrities like Nadia Nakai.
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Some fans criticized him for not dedicating time to mastering English, considering it a global language.
However, others argued that English proficiency wasn’t essential for Diamond’s success, as he had achieved global recognition primarily through his native Swahili language.
Here are some of the comments.
@Mikate Junior said: Good spiking diamond platnam
@Mwaniki Caroline said: He really tries btw
@ Collins Birya said:Life is not about kizungu what have you achieved.
@Gyackie Mosses Gyackie said: Tuambie ww unae erewa hapo wamemqanisha nn kam hujaon picha2 za magal apo
@ Nanou Nakib said: Hata kama hajuwi lakini hii bahati mnaitamani kuipata lakini hamtokuja kiuipata kwa sababu Kenya hakuna msaniii yoyote mkubwa kwaio mtaishia kuona wa sanii wa tz kufanya visuri kote duniani
Diamond Platnumz Enlists English Tutor to Polish Grammar Skills
In a connected development, Diamond enlisted the help of an English tutor to refine his grammar skills after facing criticism in the “Young, Rich, and African” film.
The tutor, known on TikTok as @Allan, disclosed that he worked with Bongo Flava sensation Diamond Platnumz to improve his English, specifically focusing on enhancing his fluency in American English.
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Allan shared that Diamond was upfront about his language struggles, and after assessing his abilities, confirmed that the Bongo Flava star was truthful about his lack of English fluency.
