Diamond Platnumz Shines Bright in Nairobi at the Tusker Oktoberfest

17 January 2024

[Diamond platnumz Oktoberfest/YouTube]

Written by Pharis Kinyua

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Diamond Platnumz, the Tanzanian Bongo sensation, set foot in Kenya with a flourish, arriving on a private jet ahead of the much-anticipated Tusker Oktoberfest. This festival, taking place at the Ngong Racecourse from Friday, October 27 to Sunday, October 29, boasts a star-studded lineup of celebrated artists, with Diamond Platnumz at the forefront.

"Nairobi, here I am to perform in the Oktoberfest. Platinumz is around," he exclaimed with an infectious energy that had his fans eagerly awaiting his performance.

In a candid interview, he openly acknowledged the immense support and love he felt from the Kenyan audience. "I think people here love me a lot; they support me a lot," he noted, a testament to the unwavering admiration he's garnered in Kenya.

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Diamond's Promise of an Electrifying Performance

Ahead of the event, Diamond had an exciting promise for his Kenyan fans - a promise that raised the anticipation to fever pitch. He shared a video of an artist who had leaped into the crowd while performing, expressing his desire to do the same in Nairobi. "I want to do this in Nairobi," he wrote, setting the stage for an electrifying performance that would go down in Oktoberfest history.

The Oktoberfest Spectacle

The Tusker Oktoberfest is a three-day extravaganza that brings together not only Diamond Platnumz but also other renowned artists like Nyashinski, Khaligraph Jones, and Wakadinali, among others. This year's lineup offers a delightful mix of household names and up-and-coming talents, promising a mouth-watering experience for partygoers.

A Brief Glimpse into Oktoberfest's History

The Oktoberfest, a beer festival that originated in Munich, Germany in 1810, has transformed, becoming an East African sensation. Beginning in South Sudan, the festival extended its reach to Tanzania and Uganda, eventually landing in Kenya. As the organizers put it, "What started as Kenya's beer festival has now expanded beyond borders to tap into Uganda, Tanzania, and South Sudan's vibrant culture."

The 2023 East Africa edition of Oktoberfest will serve as a celebration of East African culture, offering a captivating blend of beer, food, music, dance, fashion, art, and games. The organizers hope to make it "the biggest beer festival East Africa has experienced yet." The event aims to leave a positive impact across the region by providing opportunities for vendors, artists, and event partners to showcase their products and services.

A Glimpse of the Past

Notably, a similar event took place in Kenya in 2022, and it attracted more than 20,000 people, illustrating the festival's growing popularity and influence in the region. His arrival and promise of an epic performance at the Tusker Oktoberfest have ignited immense excitement among fans.

With an eclectic mix of talent and a vibrant celebration of East African culture, this year's Oktoberfest promises to be an unforgettable experience for everyone in attendance. As the music and festivities continue to resound through the Ngong Racecourse, Diamond Platnumz's words resonate – he indeed feels an abundance of love and support in Kenya, a sentiment that is reciprocated by his countless Kenyan admirers.