Diamond Platnumz doesn't come easy. The Tanzanian hit maker reportedly pocketed a staggering KSh5 Million for performing for two and a half hours in Meru over the weekend.
According to his close sources, Diamond demanded an extra million shillings because of the 270 km distance he had to travel from Nairobi to the venue of the concert.
Securing Baba Dangote's services at your event costs an arm and a leg because according to the artiste’s management contracts with clients, anyone who wants Diamond to perform outside Tanzania has to cough up to KSh 4 million.
The event organizers have to prepare to cater for transportation and accommodation for the singers entourage that consists of 10 who accompany him to all events.
However, his trip to Kenya was full of problems as the Utanipenda hit maker was reportedly stranded in Nairobi for hours and spent the night on the streets of Nairobi looking for accommodation.
According to media reports, Diamond and his entourage of about eight people were shocked on arrival at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport after the concert when they discovered that the promoter had not booked their flight as agreed.
Attempts by the singer's handlers to look for accommodation in the city proved futile as all hotels had been fully booked by delegates attending the TICAD conference.