Tanzanian artist Zuhura Othman Soud, popularly known as Zuchu, revealed on Friday, December 6, how her colleague Diamond Platnumz helped bring her into the music limelight.
In an interview with Citizen TV, Zuchu explained that when Diamond introduced her to the public, he sacrificed many of his own projects to ensure she could establish herself in the music industry.
“When he was releasing me, he sacrificed his projects for an entire year to focus on my career. That was a massive sacrifice, and I am truly thankful. I consider him my hero,” Zuchu acknowledged.
Zuchu further noted that Diamond Platnumz, the founder of the Wasafi Label, has not only mentored her but also many other Tanzanian artists who have gone on to achieve immense success.
Zuchu credits Diamond for her music success
She went on to describe Diamond as “everybody’s hero” in Tanzania and across East Africa, acknowledging his lasting legacy in the music industry.
“When the time comes, and he is no longer with us, his name will remain. When you mention Harmonize, you cannot do so without mentioning Diamond Platnumz.
The same goes for Rayvanny, Lava Lava, myself, and many others. The list goes on. I think he is very important and we as East Africans we have to tell him while he is still here,” the Tanzanian songbird said.
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Zuchu and Diamond jetted into Kenya on Friday, December 6, ahead of the Furaha City Festival that is set to take place on Saturday, December 7, at Nairobi Polo Club.
The duo is set to entertain Kenyans alongside other artistes who will include Tanzanian artist Rayvanny, Willy Paul, Khaligraph Jones, Mejja and Femi One.
Other musicians who are also expected to perform are Ssaru, and Kinoti.
Zuch is a prominent Tanzanian singer, songwriter, and recording artist signed under Wasafi Record label.
About the Tanzanian singer
She was born on November 22, 1993, in Zanzibar, Tanzania. The Tanzania singer comes from a musical family.
Her mother, Khadija Kopa, is a renowned Zanzibari taarab musician. This heritage has significantly influenced Zuchu’s musical style.
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Zuchu’s journey in the music industry began in 2015 when she participated in the first edition of TECNO OWN THE STAGE in Lagos, Nigeria. However, her significant rise to fame came after signing with WCB Wasafi in 2020.
Since then, she has enjoyed immense success in the music industry releasing hit after hit songs.
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