Tanzania, July 13 -- Tanzanian singer Zuchu has announced that she and her husband, fellow music star Diamond Platnumz, have separated and are now going through a divorce.

In a statement shared on her Instagram page on Sunday, the singer said she had made the difficult decision after six years together, adding that it was time to put herself first.

"Hello my GPG, my former partner and I are now separated and going through a divorce," she wrote.

Zuchu wished Diamond, whose real name is Naseeb Abdul Juma, and his family well, saying she now wants to focus on healing, her health and her career.

"For me, this is a time to heal and focus more on my health and my work. Our chapter has come to an end, Alhamdulillah. We tried, but Allah has H...