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Diamond, Rayvanny fined Sh400,000 over controversial song ‘Mwanza’

Diamond Platnumz and Rayvanny Photo:Courtesy

Tanzanian music stars Diamond Platnumz, Rayvanny and their record label Wasafi have been fined Tsh9 million (Ksh406, 000) for defying the content production regulations set by Tanzania’s arts board Baraza la Sanaa la Taifa (BASATA).

The fine slapped on the artistes and the record label follows a ban on their new song ‘Mwanza’ over claims that the song was promoting homosexuality.

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