Zuhura Othman Soud

Biography

Zuhura Othman Soud, professionally known as Zuchu, is a Tanzanian singer and songwriter who reigns as the "Queen of Bongo Flava." The daughter of legendary Taarab musician Khadija Kopa, she became the first female artist in East Africa to surpass 500 million cumulative views on YouTube, redefining the region's digital music landscape. In 2026, Zuchu continues to expand her global footprint with her 2026 World Tour, which includes highly anticipated dates in Europe (kicking off in Prague in March 2026). This tour follows a turbulent but successful 2025, where she navigated a high-profile, complex split from her longtime collaborator and label boss Diamond Platnumz. Despite the personal and legal tensions reported in early 2025 involving Wasafi FM, she has maintained her status as a top-tier artist, focusing on her solo brand and international collaborations. She remains a key figure on the awards circuit, attending the 9th AFRIMA (All Africa Music Awards) in Lagos in January 2026, where she was a top contender for Best Female Artiste in Eastern Africa. Her resilience and consistent output of viral hits have solidified her position as one of the continent's most influential female voices.