Waka (Diamond Platnumz song)

"Waka"
Single by Diamond Platnumz featuring Rick Ross
Released1 December 2017 (2017-12-01)
Recorded2017
GenreAfro Pop
Length3:16
LabelWCB Wasafi, Maybach Music Group
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Laizer
Diamond Platnumz singles chronology
"Sikomi"
(2017) 		"Waka"
(2017)
Music video
"Waka" on YouTube

"Waka", is a song by Tanzanian bongo flava recording artist and dancer Diamond Platnumz, featuring American rapper Rick Ross.[1][2] The song was made available for streaming and digital download on iTunes and various online music platforms on 1 December 2017.[3][4][5][6] "Waka" is an Afropop song produced by Laizer.[7][8]

Background and release

Waka was written by Diamond Platnumz and produced by Laizer under the label WCB Wasafi (Wasafi Classic Baby).

Music video

The music video for "Waka" was released on Dec 7, 2017 through Diamond Platnumz's official YouTube account.[9] The video was shot and directed by Nigerian Director, Moe Musa in Miami, Florida (United States of America).[10][11][12][13]

Release History

Video release history

Country Date Format Label
Tanzania December 7, 2017 Digital download WCB Wasafi (Wasafi Classic Baby)

Audio release

Country Date Format Label
Tanzania December 1, 2017 Digital download WCB Wasafi (Wasafi Classic Baby)

Crew

Song credits
  • Writing - Diamond Platnumz
  • Production - Wasafi Classic Baby
Video credits
  • Director - Moe Musa

References

  1. ^ Ène, Lysiane. "Diamond Platnumz parties with Rick Ross in the video for "Waka"". trace.tv. Retrieved 19 January 2018.
  2. ^ "Diamond Platnumz outs WAKA featuring Rick Ross". ugandaonline.net. Retrieved 19 January 2018.
  3. ^ "Waka (feat. Rick Ross) - Single". itunes. Retrieved 19 January 2018.
  4. ^ In-House, Africa. "Diamond Platnumz breaking barriers with Waka". musicinafrica. Retrieved 19 January 2018.
  5. ^ "Diamond Platnumz Connects With Rick Ross For 'Waka'". okayafrica. Retrieved 19 January 2018.
  6. ^ MAINA, ETHAN. "Diamond Platnumz single 'Waka' with Rick Ross finally gets released". biggestkaka. Retrieved 19 January 2018.
  7. ^ Thunder, Chanda. "Download Diamond Platnumz ft Rick Ross "Waka"". zambianmusictrends.com. Retrieved 19 January 2018.
  8. ^ "[MUSIC] Diamond Platnumz – "Waka" Ft. Rick Ross | TSTV NIGERIA". www.tstvnigeria.com. Archived from the original on 2018-01-19.
  9. ^ Diamond Platnumz (7 December 2017). "Diamond Platnumz ft Rick Ross - Waka (Official Video)". YouTube. Retrieved 19 January 2018.
  10. ^ "Download Diamond Platnumz Ft. Rick Ross – Waka (Video)". www.naijanews.com. Retrieved 19 January 2018.
  11. ^ "VIDEO: Diamond Platnumz – Waka ft. Rick Ross". Naija Vibes. Retrieved 19 January 2018.
  12. ^ Milimo, Dennis. "Diamond Platnumz sets new record with Rick Ross". Pulse Live Kenya. Retrieved 22 January 2018.
  13. ^ "RICK ROSS AND DIAMOND PLATNUMZ SHOOTS VIDEO FOR THEIR NEW SONG". Soundcity TV. Retrieved 22 January 2018.