Zuchu issues apology hours after being banned from performing in Zanzibar
Tanzanian artist Zuchu has apologized houra after BASSFU banned her from performing in Zanzibar.
The talented songstress faced suspension by Zanzibar Arts, Census, Film and Cultural Council (BASSFU) for six months effective as of yesterday.
The decision the firms made after they deemed certain aspects of her performance at the Full Moon Kendwa Night concert to be “inconsistent with local cultural norms and social beliefs.”
According to the council, Zuchu’s videos and images caused uproar among Zanzibar residents who considered them not in line with their cultural norms and social beliefs.
BASSFU launched an investigation following online circulation of visual content from the concert, which sparked public concern.
The investigation confirmed violations of cultural norms, leading to the suspension and a Ksh 1 million fine. Furthermore, BASSFU discovered that Zuchu had not registered with the council, as required for performing artists, and lacked the necessary permits for the event.
In response Zuchu, has issued an official apology, clarifying that her performance was intended for entertainment purposes and not meant to disrespect the people of Zanzibar.
"Kupitia baraza la sanaa la Tanzania Basata kwanza nianze kwa kuwashukuru walenzi wetu kwa kuniita jana na kufanya kikao na mimi cha kunipa maelekezo muongozo sahihi jinsi ya kufanya sanaa yangu bila kukiuka tamaduni na desturi zetu za Kitanzania
Hivyo basi kutokana na sintofahamu iliyojitokeza siku ya tarehe ishirini na nne siku ya show yangu ya Zanzibar pale Kendwa niombe radhi kwa jamii kama kuna sintofahamu yoyote imejitokeza na kama kuna mtu yoyote ama mrengo nimekera.
Lengo lilikua kuburudisha na sio kupotosha maada. Naomba radi tena kwa walezi wangu baraza la sanaa Basata wana wao wamekua mchango mkubwa kwa kutulea sisi na kutuongoza vizuri na kutuelekeza kutokiuka maadili yetu.
Nashukuru kwa kikao kilichofanyika ikiwa kosa la kwanza na kunipa sikio la kujielezea na kujitetea. Nashukuru sana baraza la sanaa Tanzania," Zuchu relayed in the recorded video.
