About album
"A Boy from Tandale" is the third studio album by Tanzanian singer Diamond Platnumz, released on March 14, 2018, by Universal Music Group.
The album, named after Tandale, the slum in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, where Diamond Platnumz was born and raised, blends Bongo Flava, Afro-pop, and influences from West African music, particularly Nigerian styles. It consists of 18 tracks, 11 of which were previously released as singles, and features collaborations with international artists like Ne-Yo ("Marry You"), Morgan Heritage ("Hallelujah"), Rick Ross ("Waka"), and Omarion ("African Beauty"), as well as African artists such as Vanessa Mdee ("Far Away"), Rayvanny ("Iyena"), Jah Prayzah ("Amanda"), Tiwa Savage ("Fire"), and others.
The album showcases Diamond Platnumz’s journey from his humble beginnings to global recognition, incorporating both English and Swahili lyrics to reflect his Tanzanian roots and cross-over ambitions.