Tanzanian songbird Zuchu has issued a heartfelt apology to Zanzibar and The Zanzibar Arts, Census, Film, and Cultural Council (BASSFU) after being suspended for going against Zanzibar's cultural norms.
In the suspension notice, The executive secretary of BASSFU, Omar Abdalla Adam, said they had the moral obligation to preserve the culture and norms of the island.
"We are officially suspending Zuchu from engaging in any artistic activities in Zanzibar for six months, starting from March 5, 2024," Abdalla said.
In her apology, she took responsibility for her actions and clarified that she intended to entertain her fans.
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“I would like to use this opportunity to apologize for the words I used in the rhyme that caused chaos at the Full Moon Party - Kendwa Beach Zanzibar festival recently. I know that the words have brought confusion to many of you and brought a negative meaning to society and my fans. "
"My intention was to bring good entertainment and happiness to all my fans. It is not my goal to mislead, erode morals, or cause trouble for anyone. I am taking a pledge today to work with my team to ensure that such incidents do not happen again at future concerts. I apologize again to the community and the Arts Council (BASATA), who are my guardians.”
