Diamond Platnumz's brother, Late President Magufuli's daughter among celebrities joining Tanzanian politics

(L-R) Musician Shilole, Jesca Magufuli and DJ Romy Jons [Courtesy]

Tanzania’s entertainment industry is taking a dramatic political turn, with a host of high-profile celebrities entering the race for various elective positions ahead of the October general elections.

The ruling party, Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM), recently kicked off its nomination process, and the list of aspirants reads like a red carpet lineup.