Zuchu’s mum Khadija Kopa ‘still’ searching for soulmate
Renowned Tanzanian singer Khadija Kopa, mother to rising star Zuchu, recently revealed her sentiments on her love life, expressing her reluctance to entertain advances from younger suitors.
Speaking on Wasafi FM, Kopa candidly shared her experiences with younger men
“Wanatokezea lakini sitaki vijana. Mungu hajanijalia kupata wanaume watu wazima, sijui kwa nini,” which translates to:
“I’ve seen them but I don’t want boys. God has not granted me the will to get a man who is mature.”
The legendary artist emphasized her preference for mature companions, asserting that younger suitors do not suit her.
“Nawaambia wewe ni mtoto mdogo kwangu. Haufai kwangu mimi, katafute kijana mwenzio….Sina muda huo,” she added,
(I tell them they are kids, they don’t deserve me and I tell them to go look for younger women. I don’t have time for that.”)
Kopa expressed her desire for a partner aged 50 and above.
Kopa late husband, Jaffary Ally passed away in 2013 after a brief illness in Bagamoyo.
She fondly recalled his love and support, often mentioning him during her stage performances.
Tragically, Kopa also experienced the loss of her only son, Omar Kopa, a talented Taarab singer, a few years ago, further highlighting the challenges she has faced in her personal life.
Regarding Zuchu’s father, Othman Soud, Zuchu has in the past acknowledged his presence in her daughter’s life before she rose to stardom.
In an interview with Tanzanian media, Zuchu lamented the absence of a parental relationship with her dad, Soud.
“Mimi ni mtoto wa hivo. Mamangu mimi, babangu hakuwa naye. Bahati mbaya tu, mimi babangu hakuwa involved kwenye maisha yangu,” she remarked, indicating that she, like many others, grew up without her father’s involvement in her life.
Zuchu stressed the importance of paternal involvement in children’s lives, emphasizing that fathers who make efforts to spend time with their children should be celebrated and encouraged.
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