Diamond Platnumz has sparked fresh conversation online after publicly naming his two children with Zari Hassan during a live performance in Kampala, Uganda, in a moment that many fans are reading as a direct response to swirling paternity rumours.
Performing at a concert bathed in pink, purple, and white stage lighting, the Bongo Flava superstar paused between songs to address the crowd. Speaking directly to his audience, he dedicated a song to Zari, describing her as the mother of his kids and naming both children by name.
“I want to sing this song and this song is a special education to the mother of my kids, yeah. Do you know why? Because she (Zari) blessed me with two kids, beautiful kids, Latifah and Nilan. I love them so much. And as you know, those are my first kids,” Diamond told the Kampala crowd.
Nillan paternity rumours fuelled the moment
The declaration comes on the heels of widespread speculation that was triggered after Diamond allegedly sidelined Prince Nillan, his son with Zari, during the 40-day celebration for Zuchu’s daughter.
Online commentators were quick to suggest that the treatment hinted at a deeper issue, with many insinuating that Nillan may not be Diamond’s biological child.
The video from the Ugandan concert, captured from the audience’s perspective, quickly went viral as fans dissected Diamond’s choice to publicly acknowledge both Latifah and Nillan in the same breath, viewing it as a pointed rebuttal to the rumours.
Diamond’s children across different relationships
Beyond his two children with Zari, Diamond is also a father to children from other relationships. He has one child with Kenyan media personality Tanasha Donna, one with model Hamisa Mobetto, and most recently a daughter with Tanzanian singer Zuchu, whose 40-day celebration sparked the entire controversy.
The Kampala concert moment has since become one of the most-discussed clips from Diamond’s recent live shows, with fans and critics alike weighing in on the significance of his on-stage dedication.
