Tanzanian singerZuchu has responded to widespread social media rumours claiming that she is pregnant with, or has secretly given birth to, a child with fellow musician Diamond Platnumz.
The singer addressed the speculation through a light-hearted post on Instagram, making it clear that she was just as surprised by the reports as everyone else.
“Naskia nimezaaa na mie mzazi sina taarifa 😂 haya Nikireport kutoka leba naomba mkasalize wimbo wa Chinga @ibraah_tz,” she wrote.
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Translated loosely into English, Zuchu joked that she had heard she had already given birth despite not knowing anything about it herself. She added that if she ever reported from the labour ward, fans should stream Chinga, a song by fellow Tanzanian artist Ibraah.
Turning rumours into promotion
Rather than directly confronting the gossip, Zuchuused the moment to promote Chinga, highlighting her collaboration with Ibraah.The singer and Ibraah exchanged friendly messages in the comments.
Ibraah: “Unakabia juu sana, Malkia! 👑💙 Asante kwa verse kali ya Bongo Fleva 2026. Heshima! Kwako 🙏🔥”
Zuchu replied:
“Wimbo mkubwa sana Chinga. Hongera kwa kazi kali. You gained a fan. 🙌❤️”
The exchange shifted attention from the rumours to their music, with fans also praising the collaboration.
Fans react with humour.
As expected, Zuchu’s post attracted hundreds of comments, with many fans joining in the jokes while others teased the singer about the persistent rumours.
Some of the reactions included:
- jackie_ogaga: “Zuchu waiteni wambea…”
- shamiramshangama: “❤️❤️ Auntie mtu macho yamenitoka kwakweli 😂😂”
- ms.mayraah: “Ilaa uzazii 😂😂🙌”
- mrblack_og: “Ni kakike? 😂😂”
- officialkatotolee: “Eti tena mtoto wakike alafu umempa jina la Sadra. Ila watu jamanii wanajua kutungaaaaa.”
- nurdeenbrown19: “Si hiyo ni kazi yake na mtoto yake ama 😂”
- nancymuthoni258: “Kamezaaa ni ukweli 😂😂 sasa tunangoja kawachwe 😂”
- kenyan_guru_official: “Zuchu pia anaongea 😂😂🔥”
- madolla_mzing: “Watu wazae 😂😂”
- honestly_tarasha: “Kwani iyo mapua kubwa niliona haikua yake? 😂”
A relationship that remains in the spotlight
Zuchuand Diamond Platnumz have remained among East Africa’s most talked-about celebrity couples. Their relationship has frequently generated headlines, with online speculation often ranging from engagement rumours to claims of break-ups and pregnancy.
Neither Zuchu nor Diamond has announced that they are expecting a child, and there has been no evidence to support the claims that the singer secretly gave birth.
Social media speculation continues.
In this case, Zuchu chose humour over confrontation, dismissing the claims while encouraging fans to focus on her latest music instead.
