For the first time since the debut of her new music video for Antennae, artist Zuchu has spoken about the artistic concept behind the visuals, in response to speculation that the video’s symbolism was related to the occult.
Upon her arrival in Kenya for a Saturday show, Zuchu was questioned by entertainment journalists at JKIA about the distinctive creativity displayed in the video, especially her choice of attire and the imagery it suggested. Nearby concert tickets
Some viewers voiced concerns that her outfit alluded to occult symbolism, igniting an online discussion. Zuchu quickly dismissed any association with dark forces or malevolent meanings, stating that those who know her would agree that the theme of the video was purely artistic.
“For those who know me, they’ll tell you it’s just a video. I love God more than anything else, and I don’t even know if this thing called ‘Illuminati’ is real,” she asserted in support of her artistic vision.
The singer mentioned that the video was a form of acting, and her goal was simply to experiment with something fresh and innovative while performing in the video.
“It was just acting. I wanted to create something completely new while performing in the videothat’s all,” she clarified.
Zuchu, who was joined by Diamond Platnumz for the Furaha Fest concert in Nairobi that Saturday, further emphasized that her work was merely another artistic expression, similar to any other creative content produced by artists around the globe.
The controversy surrounding Zuchu reflects the drama ignited in March 2024 by Nigerian Afrobeats star Asake, whose video for Only Me faced allegations of mocking Christianity.
The video showcased Asake in Christian attire, with a halo above his head, tossing money at dancers dressed in a similar fashion.
The video swiftly sparked a social media uproar, with many criticizing Asake for dishonoring the Christian faith. “Asake keeps disrespecting the Christian faith in his music videos,” one user commented on X, while others urged him to remove the video.
The video, which features dancers chanting the refrain “we get money,” was viewed by some as a satirical commentary on charismatic preachers.
This isn’t the first instance where Asake has faced criticism for incorporating Christian imagery in his videos. Last year, his Bandana video with Fireboy DML showcased black goats in a church setting, intensifying discussions about his use of religious symbolism in his artistry.
Despite the backlash, Asake has not yet publicly addressed these controversies.
