Tanzanian singer Zuchu has finally received her balance from the African Nations Championship (CHAN) after a weeks long back and forth following her unpaid dues after her performance during the CHAN final held at the Moi International Sports Center, Kasarani.
This, she confirmed herself on Monday, September 22, 2025, though and update on her Insta-stories.
The musician thanked her fans for standing by her side and even helping in pushing organisers of CHAN to clear her balance.
“I want to thank my good people who made sure our message got across to the agency involved with CHAN. I have received my balance. Thank you, we move on now,” she wrote.
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Her announcement came after weeks of following up on her balance and subsequent social media posts calling out CHAN and other involved parties for the delays.
As earlier reported by Nairobi News, Zuchu took to social media on September, 18, 2025, and expressed her disappointment at the delay, holding that her management had been in constant communication with LEAP Creative Agency, the entity that had been contracted to handle her performance, without much success.
“I am writing to express my concern and frustration regarding the outstanding payment for my recent performance in Nairobi on August 30th, 2025. As per our agreement with your agents at LEAP Creative Agency, the full balance for my services was due upon completion of the event. Yet, despite my team’s and my continuous patience and understanding, I have yet to receive the full payment,” she wrote.
According to the WCB signee, the agency had sent proof of payment (POPs) that later turned out to be unverifiable and suspicious.
She expressed her disappointment at the lack of professionalism and respect, calling out the organisers for not meeting their end of the agreement.
She wrapped up by declaring that she would not tolerate the delay any longer.
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“I have upheld my end of the agreement by delivering a performance that I dedicated myself fully to ensuring it met the highest standards. It is highly disappointing to find that the same level of professionalism has not been extended in return when it comes to fulfilling your financial obligations. As an artist, I expect to be treated with the respect and fairness that any professional artist deserves,” she added.
Zuchu’s performance took place on August, 30, 2025, but according to the musician, the balance agreed upon had not been settled despite repeated follow-ups.
It should be noted that her expose came weeks after thrilling fans at ten CHAN final.
Her performance sparked mixed reactions online with many Kenyans calling her out for giving a substandard show.
This was inspired by her earlier attack on Kenyan artists and Kenyans.
The musician had earlier claimed she cannot collaborate with Kenyan artists after Kenyans launched attack on President Samia Suluhu Hassan.
Zuchu, however, denied the claims holding that she never talked ill of Kenyans as she really values them.
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