• Diamond Platnumz was featured on a new song, Komando, and fans have noted that he copied Nigerian singer Asake's look
  • He shared a clip wearing an all-white outfit, which included baggy trousers, and netizens noted Asake is known for that kind of unique look and signature dreadlocks
  • This is not the first time the singer has been called out for emulating another artiste's creativity; he once faced sharp criticism for copying Burna Boy
  • In a chat with Legit.ng, Yanga Trybe, a fast-rising fashion designer, shared his perspective on artists copying their colleagues' styles

Tanzanian award-winning musician Diamond Platnumz has faced sharp criticism after posting the video of the new song Komando, he was featured by G Nako.

Did Diamond Platnumz copy Asake?

In the short clip he shared on his TikTok page, Diamond donned an all-white outfit, artificial long locks and black sunglasses with white frames.

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However, his fans noted that his look, including the baggy trouser he wore, depicted Nigerian singer Asake's looks in his music videos.

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In the video, Diamond stands still as he shakes his head while repeating 'Komando' as the beat drops.

Watch the clip he shared on his TikTok page:

The Nigerian singer Asake is known for his long brown locks and is fond of wearing baggy trousers in his music videos.

Here are some of the comments from social media users:

@Nabali said:

"Asake Platinumz."

@Kelfest said:

"All I see is Asake."

@Simply Wairimu said:

"When Asake is your role model. It is the trouser for me."

@Ayomi said:

"I thought that was Asake at first."

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@Yvi said:

"I literally thought it was Asake for minute."

@ronewa said:

"Not me thinking this was Asake."

@Ifeoluwa Olalekan said:

"Nah, everyone wants to sing like Asake now."

@ukdi8 said:

"Must be the Asake effect."

@Tanii said:

"This was supposed to be his Halloween look and song to get like Asake."

@Mimi.Kser said:

"I thought it was Asake until I heard the voice."

@Periisandra said:

"Once again, you have accepted that Asake is the real GOAT."

It's lazy and noncreative - Yanga Trybe

In an exclusive chat with Legit.ng, Yanga Trybe, a fast-rising fashion designer, offered insights into the practice of artists replicating the styles of their peers.

"This is rampant in our clime; people don't want to labor to brand their personality. So lazy and noncreative people copy great minds and sometimes take credit."Or sometimes, the copy artist has a bigger platform, so they are recognized more than the original artist... I think they should be called out more."

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Diamond reacts to accusations he copies music

The Tanzanian crooner once hit back at accusations of musical plagiarism after fans claimed he copies Nigerian singers.

Diamond dismissed claims as baseless and rooted in envy over his phenomenal success in his music career.

"When you hear a child crying, just know that they have been hit using a stick. When others do it, you will hear people say they are geniuses and intelligent, but when we do it, they say we have copied," he said.

Source: TUKO.co.ke

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