Diamond Platnumz and Tanzania all stars finally release Magufuli special tribute, Lala Salaama.

Last week all prominent Tanzanian artists, led by Diamond Platnumz hit studios to compose a special tribute song mourning President John Pombe Magufuli following his sudden death.

Magufuli died at Mzena Hospital in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Magufuli died at Mzena Hospital in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

President Samia Suluhu Hassan said Magufuli died at Mzena Hospital in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, on Wednesday evening, where he was receiving treatment for a heart condition.

Now the special tribute song titled Lala Salama for the fallen president is out already. The brains and voices behind Lala Salama– an emotional song which runs for over 11 minutes include Diamond Platnumz, Rayvanny, Lava Lava, Ben Pol, Malkia Karen Gnako, Christina Shusho, Juma Jux, Belle 9, Dulla Makabila, Queen Darleen, Zuchu, Khadija Kopa, Mbosso, Shilole, Marioo, Baba Levo, among others.

Watch the song which features Tanzania all stars

Lala Salaama

His body will be laid to rest on today 26th March in Chato, Tanzania.

Magufuli and Tanzanian artistes 

Most Bongo Flava artistes loved Magufuli because of his support, and this was shown during the 2020 General Election campaigns.

“I feel good when I see Ali Kiba seated next to Diamond. When you see Harmonize, who left Diamond Platnumz praising him in public, that’s the unity I want,” Magufuli said during one of his campaign rallies where he had invited the three stars.

Magufuli to be laid to rest today Friday
Magufuli to be laid to rest today Friday

In December 2018, Diamond led other artistes in declaring a truce with the government, begging Magufuli to pardon him over “indecent” content, which saw some of his songs banned. Magufuli pardoned the singer and even gifted him with a hat during one of his campaign rallies.

Diamond Platinumz later remixed his popular song, Baba Lao, to a new version, Magufuli Baba Lao – a campaign anthem that was played in every corner of the country during CCM campaign rallies.