“I’m Choosing Me”: Zuchu Breaks Hearts Across East Africa as She Announces Split From Diamond Platnumz

By Mary Wavinya,

Six years of singing love songs together, public displays of affection and countless moments that made fans believe they were destined to be together have come to an emotional end.

Tanzanian singer Zuhura Othman Soud widely known as Zuchu has announced that she and fellow music star Naseeb Abdul Juma Issack commonly known as Diamond Platnumz have gone their separate ways after six years together, leaving fans across East Africa stunned.

While not revealing the reason for the break up, Zuchu in an emotional message shared on social media said that she had made the painful decision to choose herself after years of being in the relationship. She said her focus is now on healing, protecting her health and finding peace as she continues with her music career.

The announcement spread rapidly across social media, where thousands of fans flooded the comments with messages of heartbreak, encouragement and disbelief. Many praised the singer for putting her well-being first, while others admitted they had hoped the couple would eventually make things work.

Their relationship had rarely been out of the spotlight. From romantic collaborations and public appearances to repeated breakup rumours and reconciliations, Zuchu and Diamond Platnumz remained one of East Africa’s most closely followed celebrity couples.

Adding to the public curiosity, the breakup comes at a time when online speculation about Zuchu’s alleged pregnancy had been gaining momentum. However, the singer chose not to address the rumours, instead asking for privacy and understanding as she begins a new chapter in her life.

Diamond Platnumz is yet to issue an official statement on the separation, although his recent social media posts have continued to spark conversations among fans eager to understand what may have happened behind the scenes.

Whether this marks the final chapter of one of East Africa’s most famous love stories or simply another twist in a relationship that has often surprised fans remains to be seen.