MTV EME 2015:Diamond Platnumz Beat Yemi Alade, Davido, Aka To win the 'Best African Act'

Diamond Platnumz has won the titled of 'Best African Act' for the 2015 MTV EMAs. The Tanzania star was up against Nigeria’s Davido and Yemi Alade, as well as South African rapper AKA and Ivorian performer DJ Arafat for the title of best act on the continent.

The race for Diamond Platnumz at the EMAs doesn’t stop here. The singer will now go head to head with the best act from India. The two acts are up for the Best Africa/India Act award.

In 2005, 2Face Idibia made history by being the first act to win the Best African Act category. D’Banj also made history by winning the award twice. He won in 2007 and in 2012. Other artists who have won this include: Kenyan group Sauti Sol (2014), South African acts LCNVL (2013), and Freshlyground (2006).

Fans of the Tanzanian star can vote for him from now until Saturday, October 24.