Tanzanian Musician Zuchu is the winner of AFRIMMA Best East African Female artist Award.

As she received the award, the singer said it was an emotional day for her as she spent the entire night crying after her failed show in Houston Texas.

"I spent the entire night crying yesterday, because my show in Houston didn't go as planned but you know what, God told me today that yesterday is not for us to recover but tomorrow is ours to win."

In her speech Zuchu said that she has learnt how failure prepares one for success.

"we can always take failure as a lesson. As an upcoming artiste, I'm just telling you guys that this is not the end, this is the beginning of my journey."

Zuchu admitted that East Artists have to work extra hard since Swahili language is not common in most parts of the word. She however assured  fellow artists of success that comes with perseverance and hard work. "We are gonna make it".

The WCB artist thanked her boss Diamond Platnumz for his inspiration and the support he has shown her in her music career as she Expressed her love for him. She also gave a shout-out to artists such as Nandy, Maua Sama, Rosa Ree and her mother Khadija Kopa.

The nominees for the best East African Female artists were Zuchu,  Femi one, Nandy, Winnie Nwagi, Sanaipei Tande, Jovial, Sheebah Karungi and Maua Sama