On December 7, 2024, comedian Terence Creative publicly criticized Tanzanian artist Diamond Platnumz for failing to perform at the highly anticipated Furaha City concert held at the Nairobi Polo Club Grounds. Fans had eagerly awaited the event, some waiting for hours, only to be disappointed by Diamond's absence. Terence described this no-show as disrespectful to the Kenyan fans who had invested their time and money to attend the concert, especially in the current tough economic climate [3a17b38b].
The controversy arose from a disagreement between Diamond and the event organizers, which ultimately led to his decision not to perform. As the crowd grew restless, they began chanting the name of another artist, Willy Paul, which further escalated the situation and prevented Diamond from taking the stage [3a17b38b]. Terence expressed empathy for the fans, stating that a lengthy apology from Diamond would not be sufficient to mend the disappointment caused by his absence. The comedian's remarks have sparked discussions about the responsibilities of artists towards their fans and the impact of such no-shows on their reputations [3a17b38b].