(Diamond Platnumz. Photo by Premuim times)
Tanzanian singer Diamond Platnumz has triggered widespread reactions on social media after sharing a photograph of an unidentified woman on his Instagram Stories, just 48 hours after his partner, Zuchu, announced their separation and confirmed they were going through divorce proceedings.
The singer, whose real name is Naseeb Abdul Juma, captioned the post “Natulizana,” a Swahili phrase loosely translating to “we are at peace,” without identifying the woman or offering any further context.
The timing of the post has fuelled considerable speculation among fans, coming shortly after Zuchu publicly confirmed the end of their six-year relationship.
Zuchu announces separation
On Sunday, Zuchu (born Zuhura Othman Soud) revealed via her Instagram Stories that she and Diamond had separated.
In her statement, she explained that the pair are currently navigating divorce proceedings and that she has chosen to prioritise her own wellbeing.
“My husband and I are now separated and going through a divorce. After six years of being together, I have finally decided to choose myself.
I wish Naseeb Abdul and his family all the best. As for me, I need time to heal, focus on my health and continue with my work and music,” she wrote.
Her announcement followed days of intense speculation surrounding the couple’s relationship, particularly after she was absent from the birthday celebrations of Diamond’s mother, Sandra Kassim, popularly known as Mama Dangote.
The announcement also came hours after unverified claims from a close associate of Diamond suggested that Zuchu was pregnant a report she did not directly address in her statement.
Diamond’s social media activity
Less than two days after Zuchu’s announcement, Diamond shared the image of the unidentified woman.
Although the post did not confirm any relationship, it sparked extensive online discussion, with many social media users linking the timing directly to the couple’s split.
Diamond has yet to publicly respond to Zuchu’s statement or the reactions that followed.
Notably, Zari Hassan, Diamond’s former partner and mother of two of his children, has since spoken out, publicly commending Zuchu for the way she handled the situation.
A high-profile relationship
Diamond and Zuchu’s relationship has remained a focal point of public interest since romance rumours first surfaced in 2021, shortly after the singer signed with Diamond’s WCB Wasafi record label.
The pair went on to confirm their relationship publicly and have since experienced several high-profile breakups and reconciliations.
In November 2024, Zuchu announced a split, only for the couple to reconcile weeks later.
By June 2025, Diamond was publicly referring to Zuchu as his wife, following reports of a private Islamic wedding ceremony.
Both artistes rank among East Africa’s most commercially successful stars, with their endorsement deals and concert fees frequently estimated in the billions of naira.
Diamond, as founder of WCB Wasafi, has played a key role in shaping the careers of numerous regional stars, while Zuchu, daughter of veteran taarab singer Khadija Kopa, has emerged as one of the continent’s most recognisable female talents, known for hits such as Sukari, Kwikwi, and Napambana.
