Nadia Mukami breaks silence after claims she copied Zuchu in latest release ‘Woza’
By Steve Ireri, December 13, 2025Singer Nadia Mukami has responded to claims that she copied Tanzanian star Zuchu in her latest song, Woza, after fans flooded her social media pages with mixed reactions.
The controversy arose shortly after the singer began promoting the song, with several fans commenting on her posts and accusing her of sounding similar to Zuchu.
In a statement shared on her Instagram on Saturday, December 13, 2025, Nadia said she had taken note of the comparisons being made between her new song and other artistes’ music.
She clarified that Woza was neither copied nor sampled from any existing song.
“Dear fans, I have noted the comparison of my brand-new song with numerous songs, and I want to make it clear that I have not copied or sampled anyone’s song,” she said.
According to the singer, the song was created by tapping into a trendy sound through her producer, Teknixx, a sound she noted has been used by several artistes across the region.
She pointed out that artistes such as Rema, Jux, Marioo, Nandy and Zuchu herself have all previously used similar sounds, adding that she found it unfair that she was being accused of copying simply for exploring the same musical trend.
“All I did was jump on a trendy sound through my producer, Teknixx. Rema has done it, Jux has done it, Marioo, Nandy, Zuchu, and others have done it, but when Nadia does it, she is said to have copied,” she lamented.
Nadia emphasised that she takes her craft seriously and is always looking for ways to experiment with different sounds and styles.
She also thanked fans for the positive reception of Woza, noting that the song was trending on YouTube.
“I take my craft sooo seriously, and I am always looking to explore different sounds. Thank you for your Great feedback and reception of WOZA!! Now trending on YouTube! Link on Bio,” she added.
Versatility
Nadia further addressed the issue in a TikTok video, saying she had taken note that Woza had generated both positive and negative reactions.
She said she had gone through some of the comments left by fans and felt it was important to respond.
She revealed that one fan had referred to her as a Kenyan version of Zuchu and even gave her a nickname, while another suggested that she had forgotten to include a popular phrase associated with Zuchu’s song Amanda, which people claimed she had copied.
“So guys, I have a brand new song called Woza, and it has sparked some unusual reactions, as well as some very positive ones. You have left several comments, and I want to address some of them. One fan said I am a Kenyan version of Zuchu and even gave me the nickname ‘Suju’. Another said I had forgotten to include the phrase ‘I cook’ as Zuchu does in her popular song Amanda, which people claim I copied. Another comment wondered what Tanzanians might feel when they see me supposedly trying to copy Zuchu,” she said.
In response to the remarks, Nadia reiterated that she has been intentionally working towards becoming more versatile in her music by trying out different styles.
She stressed that Woza was not sampled or copied, explaining that the sound used in the song is simply a popular trend that many artistes are currently embracing.
“Honestly, I want to clarify that I have been trying to be versatile in my music and to explore different styles. This song is not sampled or copied. Many artistes have used this sound; it is simply a trendy sound,” she added.