Chikuzee becomes first Kenyan to clinch recording deal with Diamond’s label
Coast- based musician Suleiman Chikuku Abdallah popularly known as Chikuzee has become the first Kenyan artiste to sign with Diamond Platinumz’s recording label Wasafi Records (WCB). He is pictured here with Diamond's brother Romy Jones. PHOTO| THOMAS MATIKO
What you need to know:
- Diamond attested to being in love with Chikuzee’s style of music in 2016 while visiting Kenya and said he would really like to work with him should an opportunity present itself.
Coast- based musician Suleiman Chikuku Abdallah popularly known as Chikuzee has become the first Kenyan artiste to sign with Diamond Platinumz’s recording label Wasafi Records (WCB).
Chikuzee’s manager Musa Babaz, told Nation.co.ke that the artiste has signed a five year deal to work under WCB where he will record solo singles as well as collaborate with fellow artistes signed within the stable, including Diamond.
Chikuzee is pictured here with Diamond's brother Romy Jones after the deal was sealed. PHOTO| THOMAS MATIKO
“Chikuzee signed the deal last week. He has started recording and already he has three singles on the way as he awaits for an opportunity to collaborate with Diamond and other artistes signed within the label during that period,” said Musa Babaz.
Diamonds’ brother Romy Jones signed the deal on his behalf as the bongo star had left for Muscat, Oman for a gig.
Chikuzee becomes the fourth artiste to be signed by Diamond after Riche Mavoko , Harmonise and Ravanny who have all released hit singles since joining the label.
Chikuzee is pictured here with Diamond's brother Romy Jonesas they signed the deal . PHOTO| THOMAS MATIKO
Diamond is said to have fallen in love with Chikuzee’s style of music in 2016 while visiting Kenya and said he would really like to work with him should an opportunity present itself.
