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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] 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 | |
|---|---|
| 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 |
- ^ "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.
{{cite news}}: 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.