Zuchu

Zuhura Othman Soud, better known by her stage name, Zuchu (born 22 November 1993), is a Tanzanian singer and songwriter, in Zanzibar. She is currently based in Dar es Salaam and is signed to the WCB Wasafi record label.

Zuchu hails from a prominent musical family in Zanzibar, Tanzania, known for their contributions to Swahili music. Her mother is renowned taarab musician Khadija Kopa.

Her father, Othman Soud, was a songwriter for Khadija Kopa and the celebrated TOT Band during its peak. He later became a police officer.

Through her mother, Zuchu met Diamond Platnumz, the founder of the Wasafi label, leading to an audition with him. During this audition, she performed two songs, including a rendition of “Wana” which subsequently became her debut single.

Her performance earned her a place in WCB Wasafi.