• During a media tour in Tanzania promoting his Break The Chains album, Bebe Cool clarified that he was actually the one who arranged the helicopter for Diamond Platnumz. 
  • Bebe Cool used the moment to advocate for unity among East African artists, emphasizing the need to support one another instead of fostering division. 

Musician Moses Ssali, also known as Bebe Cool, has disclosed that he was the one responsible for the controversial choice to hire a helicopter for Tanzanian artist Diamond Platinumz. The artist performed in Ntungamo district during the Coffee Marathon.

His entrance to the venue in a helicopter sparked a lot of reactions. Various artists, led by Eddy Kenzo, who also performed, expressed their dissatisfaction with the perceived preferential treatment.

Many were taken aback that the Gagamel boss, who recently had a minor online disagreement, chose not to voice any objections. During the media tour for his Break The Chains Album in Tanzania, the Love You Everyday singer revealed a significant detail.

Bebe Cool stated that he was the one who arranged for the helicopter because the Wasafi boss was running late for a press conference scheduled before the performance.

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The legendary Ugandan singer explained that they had initially planned to travel together in the helicopter, but he altered his schedule and did not spend the night in Kampala.

“I was indeed the one who booked the helicopter for Diamond Platinumz. I was supposed to return with him, but unfortunately, I didn’t stay overnight in Kampala. I had intended to come from upcountry to the capital and film my Album’s video, but that was canceled. Since Diamond was fatigued, we agreed with the promoter that he would stay at Serena Hotel and then be flown to the venue. That’s the reason I remained silent when I saw artists complaining,” he said.

Bebe Cool emphasized that there is no justification for East African artists to treat each other like outsiders. He believes they should come together and utilize the market opportunities to advance the arts industry, aiming to reach a level comparable to that of West Africa.