Tanzanian singer Zuchu has publicly confirmed that she and fellow music star Diamond Platnumz have ended their relationship, announcing on Instagram that the pair are now separated and “going through a divorce.”
The announcement marks a major development involving two of East Africa’s best-known musicians, whose relationship has remained in the public eye for years.
Zuchu, whose real name is Zuhura Othman Soud, shared the news with her followers in a heartfelt statement posted on Sunday.
According to her statement, the decision came after six years together with Diamond Platnumz, born Naseeb Abdul. The singer said she had reached a point where she needed to put herself first.
Her announcement also came just one day after fans noticed she was absent from Mama Dangote’s birthday celebrations.
That absence quickly became a talking point online before Zuchu publicly addressed the status of her relationship.
In her statement, Zuchu confirmed that the relationship had come to an end and described the separation as a difficult personal decision.
“We are now separated and going through a divorce.”
She also reflected on the years they had spent together while explaining why she had chosen to move on.
“I announce this with a heavy heart. After 6 years of being together, I have finally decided to choose myself. Namtakia aliekua Mwenzangy Naseeb Abdul na Familia yake kila la kheri.”
Beyond confirming the separation, Zuchu said her priority is now her personal recovery, health and professional life.
“As for me muda huu ni wa kupona Na kufocus zaidi kwenve Afya na kazi zangu Rizki imeisha Alhamdulillah. Tulijaribu lakini Allah anamipange yake Na sina budi kuikubali Ndo ubinaadam ndo maisha. Haşbunallahy waniimal Wakiil.”
Throughout her message, the singer wished Diamond Platnumz and his family well despite the end of their relationship. The Instagram statement did not provide a reason for the separation.
The source also does not include any response from Diamond Platnumz regarding Zuchu’s announcement. According to Zuchu’s statement, the couple had been together for six years.
During that time, their relationship attracted sustained public interest across East Africa, making developments involving the pair a regular topic in entertainment news.
The latest Zuchu divorce announcement follows renewed online discussion after she did not attend Mama Dangote’s birthday celebrations a day earlier.
While her absence sparked speculation among fans, no official explanation linking it to the separation has been confirmed.
The source also notes that this is not the first time Zuchu has hinted at ending her relationship with Diamond Platnumz.
However, the latest Instagram post is the clearest public confirmation that the relationship has come to an end.
Although Zuchu said the couple are “going through a divorce,” the source does not confirm whether formal legal divorce proceedings have begun.
The reason behind the separation has also not been disclosed. Likewise, no additional details have been provided about the events leading to the decision.
Diamond Platnumz has not issued a statement within the information available in the newsroom fact sheet. For now, the confirmed position comes solely from Zuchu’s Instagram statement.
She says her immediate focus will be on healing, maintaining her health and continuing with her work. Whether Diamond Platnumz will publicly respond remains unknown based on the confirmed information currently available.
The announcement closes another chapter in one of East Africa’s most closely followed celebrity relationships.
As things stand, Zuchu announces divorce from Diamond Platnumz with a clear message that she has chosen to move forward after six years together, while several questions surrounding the separation, including its cause and any legal process—remain unconfirmed.
