{"id":159112,"date":"2024-03-06T03:59:04","date_gmt":"2024-03-06T03:59:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/03\/06\/zanzibar-suspends-zuchu-for-6-months-imposes-sh1-million-fine\/"},"modified":"2024-03-06T03:59:04","modified_gmt":"2024-03-06T03:59:04","slug":"zanzibar-suspends-zuchu-for-6-months-imposes-sh1-million-fine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/03\/06\/zanzibar-suspends-zuchu-for-6-months-imposes-sh1-million-fine\/","title":{"rendered":"Zanzibar Suspends Zuchu for 6 Months, Imposes Sh1 million Fine"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-265439\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"475\"  data-lazy- src=\"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/zuchu-1.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-265439\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/zuchu-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"475\"  \/>The Zanzibar Arts, Census, Film, and Cultural Council (BASSFU) has imposed a six-month suspension from all artistic activities in Zanzibar for Bongo Flava artiste Zuchu.<\/p>\n<p>This decree follows her performance at the Fullmoon Kendwa Night show on February 24, 2024. A week after the show, online circulation of videos showing Zuchu\u2019s performance raised concern among some Zanzibar residents.<\/p>\n<p>BASSFU, responsible for upholding the island\u2019s cultural traditions, initiated an investigation and deemed Zuchu\u2019s performance inappropriate for the cultural norms of Zanzibar.<\/p>\n<p>BASSFU\u2019s executive secretary, Omar Abdalla Adam, underscored the council\u2019s commitment to preserving Zanzibar\u2019s cultural identity.<\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cThe council has the responsibility to oversee the customs, traditions, and culture of Zanzibar. Therefore, we are officially suspending Zuchu from engaging in any artistic activities in Zanzibar for six months, effective today, March 5, 2024,\u201d<\/em> Abdalla Adam stated.<\/p>\n<p>Further investigation revealed that Zuchu had not registered with BASSFU and lacked the necessary permits to perform in Zanzibar.<\/p>\n<p>Consequently, she has been fined Kes.1 million and is obligated to submit a written apology, along with a guarantee of compliance with cultural norms in future performances.<\/p>\n<p>Zuchu\u2019s label, WCB, issued an apology on their official Instagram page, clarifying that her actions were purely intended for entertainment and not meant to disrespect Zanzibar\u2019s culture or its people.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Zanzibar Arts, Census, Film, and Cultural Council (BASSFU) has imposed a six-month suspension from all artistic activities in Zanzibar for Bongo Flava artiste Zuchu. 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