Kenyan musician Diamond Platnumz recently surprised his fans by stepping up to read scripture and preach at fellow musician Joel Lwanga's birthday celebration. The unexpected moment was broadcast by Wasafi FM and showed Diamond quoting the book of Luke and Matthew in a solemn, sermon-like address. This appearance came shortly after the two artists dropped a collaborative track together, which has caused a debate online.
The clip showed Diamond standing at a lectern on a concert-style stage bathed in red lighting, with a keyboard and multiple microphone stands visible in the background. The mood was noticeably solemn, a far cry from the energy typically associated with the chart-topping artist. Diamond's appearance at the celebration was more than just a social visit, as Joel Lwanga is a prominent gospel musician and the two recently collaborated on a joint release.
During his address, Diamond quoted Luke 5:31-32 and Matthew 9:10-13, drawing from the Gospel passages to reflect on purpose and service. He argued that bringing a doctor to healthy people serves no function, and drew a parallel with the importance of reaching those who genuinely need guidance. The address had the texture of a short sermon, with Diamond connecting the scripture to a broader message about why people are placed in certain spaces.
The setting made the moment all the more striking, with Joel Lwanga being a prominent gospel musician and the two recently collaborating on a joint release. Seeing one of East Africa's biggest Afrobeats names step into a preaching role, even briefly, clearly caught many viewers off guard. The collaborative track has caused a debate online, with fans discussing Diamond's new side.
Diamond's appearance at the celebration has sparked a new conversation about his faith and his role as a musician. While he is known for his chart-topping hits, this moment showed a different side of the artist. Fans have been reacting to the clip, with some praising him for sharing his faith and others expressing surprise at his new role.
This is not the first time Diamond Platnumz has been in the news for his personal life. Recently, he and his wife Zuchu were caught on camera dancing at a friend's 40th birthday celebration in Tanzania. A lively dance took an awkward turn when Diamond accidentally knocked Zuchu on the head, but she quickly composed herself and carried on dancing.
The article was published on September 28, 2026, at 11:23 AM by Patricia Tonui, the entertainment editor at TUKO.co.ke. Patricia Tonui is a journalist with five years of experience working in digital media, having previously worked at mpasho.co.ke before joining Tuko.co.ke in 2022.
Key points
- Diamond Platnumz surprised fans by reading Bible verses and preaching at Joel Lwanga's birthday celebration.
- The moment was broadcast by Wasafi FM and showed Diamond quoting Luke and Matthew in a sermon-like address.
- The appearance came shortly after the two artists dropped a collaborative track together, which has caused a debate online.
