In a candid reaction that has captivated social media, Ugandan socialite Zari Hassan has broken her silence following the surprise wedding of her former partner, Tanzanian music superstar Diamond Platnumz, to fellow artist Zuchu.
The couple dressed in white Muslim attire for the low-key ceremony that took place on Sunday, June 1, 2025. The intimate Islamic wedding ceremony, known as a Nikkah, caught fans and the entertainment industry off guard, marking the end of a tumultuous on-and-off relationship between the two musicians.
Speaking in a viral video interview with AyoTV, Hassan, who shares two children with Diamond Platnumz, offered her perspective on the union with characteristic frankness. “She wins the girlfriend award of the year.” She’s strong and resilient. We couldn’t do it.”
Her comments reference the widely reported challenges in Diamond’s previous relationships, including allegations of infidelity that ultimately led to their breakup.
The 42-year-old socialite, who has maintained a co-parenting relationship with the musician despite their romantic history, didn’t mince words about her ex-partner’s past behavior.
She wished them luck, noting that Diamond is a good father who always provided for their children, and urged him to treat Zuchu better because she is now a whole wife, not just his girlfriend.
Hassan’s reaction comes after months of speculation about Diamond Platnumz’s romantic life. The revelation came on Sunday, January 19, during a political rally in Dodoma, Tanzania. Diamond, a father of five, promised to wed the Sukari hitmaker in February, ahead of Ramadan, though the wedding was postponed until June.
The marriage caps off what has been described as a rollercoaster romance. The much-talked-about wedding took place on June 1, 2025, officially drawing the curtain on a rollercoaster romance that had been riddled with public breakups, emotional reconciliations, and no less than three dramatic separations announced by Zuchu herself throughout their dating saga.
In her interview, Hassan demonstrated a mature approach to the situation, acknowledging her complex feelings while wishing the couple well. “If it’s true, I wish them luck. Finally going to settle down, alhamdulillah. Didn’t the whole world pray for this?”
The timing of Hassan’s comments has struck a chord with fans across East Africa, who have followed the dramatic relationships of one of Tanzania’s biggest music exports.
Diamond Platnumz, born Naseeb Abdul Juma, has been a prominent figure in Bongo Flava music and has had several high-profile relationships that have played out in the public eye.
In a new video interview, Diamond opened up about keeping the marriage private, at least for now. “So the wedding, the real one, is coming,” he said. This suggests that the couple may be planning a larger celebration in the future.
The marriage represents a significant milestone for both artists, who are signed to Diamond’s Wasafi record label. Zuchu, whose real name is Zuhura Othman Soud, has established herself as one of Tanzania’s leading female artists, with hits like “Sukari” and collaborations with international acts.
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Tanzanian music star Diamond Platnumz married fellow artist Zuchu in a surprise Islamic ceremony on June 1, 2025. His ex-girlfriend and mother of two of his children, Ugandan socialite Zari Hassan, publicly reacted by praising Zuchu’s “strength” in handling Diamond’s past infidelity issues while urging him to “change” and treat his new wife better.
Hassan, who left Diamond due to his alleged cheating, acknowledged the couple’s tumultuous relationship history but wished them well, calling Zuchu the “girlfriend award winner of the year” for enduring Diamond’s problematic behavior.
