Zuchu say she deserves to dey on the same table as Tyla and Ayra Starr

Zuchu, the Tanzanian singer wey sabi, don finally yarn why she believes she deserves to be recognised among Africa’s biggest female artists, like our very own Ayra Starr and South Africa’s Tyla.

For an interview posted on Sunday, October 25, 2026, the “Sukari” hitmaker made it clear say an artist’s achievements suppose dey considered based on their country’s music scene and the progress dem don make for the industry. Na pure logic be that, abi?

When dem ask her whether she comfortable with people putting her name for the same league as international heavyweights like Taylor Swift and Ariana Grande, Zuchu didn’t even flinch. She confidently jinja defended her position. “Of course. Kwa nchi niliyotokea kabisa. Who do you guys have?” she replied, throwing it back with a proper East African flex. She's basically saying, judge me based on where I'm coming from, and then tell me who else is doing it like me!

To back her point, she brought up Diamond Platnumz as a prime example of an East African artiste whose success don travel beyond his region. She noted say when you ask people to name a top artist from Tanzania, Diamond's name go just pop up because of the massive career he don build over the years. “He worked for it,” she added, highlighting the dedication behind his achievements.

Zuchu argued say she deserves to be in the conversation whenever major international shows or events dey look for one female artist to represent a country. She no understand why she go dey excluded from discussions about leading female artists when Tanzania needs somebody to carry their flag on a major platform. “Don’t you think I deserve the space?” she asked during the chat, and honestly, we hear her!

She acknowledged say placing herself beside artists like Ayra Starr na one thing, but she still insisted say her name must to dey mentioned among the biggest artists. “Lakini kusema I deserve kutamkwa kwenye majina makubwa, I do,” she affirmed, meaning she deserved to be mentioned among major names in the music industry.

Beyond just the recognition, Zuchu also emphasized say long-term growth and proper strategy na key to building a successful music career. She often uses Diamond as her go-to example because he don achieve more success than many others, pointing to his consistent years in the industry. For her, true success na result of sustained hard work and plenty experience. Talk your own, Zuchu!