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Diamond Platnumz: Warner Music called my hit Komasava 'trash'

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Diamond Platnumz, real name Naseeb Abdul Juma, performs at the launch of betting firm Game Tosha in Thika Stadium on December 2, 2018. PHOTO | DENNIS ONSONGO.

When Komasava first hit the airwaves, its infectious beat and multilingual blend quickly turned it into a global anthem. 

When you hear the song booming from speakers or see fans dancing to its infectious beat, you wouldn’t imagine the journey it took to become a worldwide sensation.