Zuchu, whose real name is Zuhura Othman Soud, is a Tanzanian singer and songwriter born on November 22, 1993, in Zanzibar. She’s based in Dar es Salaam and is signed to WCB Wasafi, the record label owned by Diamond Platnumz, where she stands out as the label’s top female signee.
Before Fame
Music has always been in Zuchu’s blood. She grew up as the daughter of legendary Taarab singer Khadija Kopa and started singing at a young age. Before diving into music full-time, she studied Business Management in college.
Her first real moment in the spotlight came in 2015 at TECNO OWN THE STAGE in Lagos, Nigeria, where she took the stage alongside established artists Nandy and Sapera.
Career
Zuchu joined WCB Wasafi in April 2017 and quickly became the label’s top female artist. She made history as the first East African female to hit 100,000 YouTube subscribers in one week (Silver Play Button), reached 1 million subscribers in 11 months, and by 2023 crossed 500 million YouTube views.
She won Tanzania Music Awards in 2023 and released songs like “Utaniua” and “Napambana.”
Trivia
Zuchu earned her Silver Play Button within a week of launching her channel and is the first East African female to exceed 100K subscribers in one week. She recorded “Mauzauza” with her mom, creating a special family moment. In October 2024, she said she’d only consider having a child with Diamond Platnumz if certain conditions were met.
Family Life
Zuchu was raised by her single mother, Khadija Kopa, a well-known Taarab artist. Music runs deep in her family. She is married to Diamond Platnumz, her label boss, and while they share a strong relationship, she keeps her personal life grounded and makes her own choices.
Net Worth
Zuchu hasn shared her exact net worth publicly, but estimates range between $500,000 and $1.5 million as of 2024, reflecting her streaming revenue, concerts, and brand deals.