Just hours after Diamond Platnumz tied the knot with his longtime girlfriend and music signee, Zuchu, in a quiet traditional ceremony, his mother, Mama Dangote, left fans puzzled with a surprising social media post. The intimate wedding, attended only by close family members, had barely made its rounds on social media before Mama Dangote posted a video of Diamond in a compromising position with another woman.
The short video clip, believed to have been taken during a behind-the-scenes moment from a music video shoot, featured Diamond getting cozy with a model. The woman was seen caressing his face, arm, and torso as the two exchanged intense eye contact. What stirred up confusion wasn’t just the content of the video, but also the fact that it was shared by his mother — and at such a sensitive time.
Adding to the speculation, the scene shown wasn’t part of the final cut of the music video, which was for the song Salama, a collaboration between Diamond and Barnaba. This raised more eyebrows, with many questioning why Mama Dangote chose to post such footage, especially right after her son’s wedding.
Her caption, simply reading “kichwa” — which translates to “head” — seemed cryptic. While some fans brushed it off as her showing pride in her son’s stature or leadership, others felt it carried a deeper, possibly antagonistic, message.
The reactions online came swiftly, with a mix of disbelief, criticism, and support. Some users accused Mama Dangote of stirring trouble or subtly undermining the new bride, Zuchu. Others criticized her for inserting herself in matters that should remain private, especially in a moment meant to celebrate love and unity.
A few fans even hinted at family tension, calling the post an act of jealousy or unnecessary drama. Many rallied behind Zuchu, expressing sympathy for what they saw as a lack of support from her new in-laws. A number of comments also suggested that such behavior was a pattern in the family, where women associated with Diamond often faced undue criticism or scrutiny.
The controversy didn’t stop there. Harmonize, Diamond’s former associate and rival, chimed in with a cryptic Instagram Story featuring Snoop Dogg and a comment suggesting that the marriage was more about business than love. He insinuated that Diamond married Zuchu to secure her loyalty to Wasafi Records, urging him to release her from what he described as “shackles.”
All these developments have left fans scratching their heads, unsure of what’s real and what might be a carefully calculated publicity move. Whether it’s genuine family friction, industry politics, or just another chapter in the ongoing drama surrounding East Africa’s most talked-about music family, one thing is clear — the story of Diamond and Zuchu’s marriage is already off to a rocky, public start.
