Musician Diamond Platnumz is among famous personalities who have landed jobs in the Tanzanian government.

The 'Zuwena' hitmaker has been appointed as a member of the Tanzania End Malaria Council, by Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu.

The appointment was announced by Tanzania's Minister for Health Ummy Mwalimu on Tuesday morning while marking the world Malaria Day.

" As you are aware in every 100 people in Tanzania 75% of them are under the age of 35 and it is this fact that has seen President Samia Suluhu appoint singer Diamond Platnumz  to the End malaria council as the youth representative and ambassador." said Mwalimu.

Added "Diamond has a following of over 15 million on social media and we believe his influence will help us in the campaign against malaria."

Another singer appointed to the council is Shilole who will also be representing her fellow female musicians and youth.

Mwalimu noted "Shilole has a following of over 9 million and we believe she will also be of help to our campaign."