The 13th edition of the Tanzania Music Awards took place at the Mlimani City Conference Center in Dar es Salaam, on Saturday 14 April 2012.
[2] The nominees were announced on 8 February 2012 with Bongo Flava artist Diamond Platnumz topping the list with seven nominations.
[3][4] Two days after the list was released, four-time nominee Dully Sykes announced his withdrawal from the event.
He stated 'it does not contribute to my growth whatsoever, and this contest is full of lies'.
[5] After leaving the 2011 Tanzania Music Awards empty-handed, Diamond Platnumz made a return by winning three awards, including Best Male Artist and Best Video.