Zuchu finally addresses Illuminati allegations.

For the first time since the release of her new music video for “Antennae,” artist Zuchu has addressed the creative concept behind the visuals. 

This follows speculation that the video’s symbolism carried occult themes.

Speaking to entertainment journalists at JKIA upon her arrival in Kenya for a Saturday show, Zuchu was asked about the unique creativity showcased in the video, particularly regarding her choice of outfit and the imagery it evoked. 

Some viewers had raised concerns that her outfit hinted at occult symbolism, leading to an online debate. 

Zuchu promptly denied any connection to dark forces or sinister meanings, explaining that those who know her personally would confirm the video’s theme is 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 stated in defense of her creative direction. 

The singer further explained that the video was a form of acting and that her intention was simply to explore something new and innovative while performing. 

“It was just acting. I wanted to create something completely new while performing in the video—that’s all,” she said. 

Zuchu, who Diamond Platnumz accompanied for the Furaha Fest concert in Nairobi that Saturday, emphasised that her work is another artistic expression, much like any other creative content produced by artists worldwide.

The controversy surrounding Zuchu mirrors the drama that erupted in March 2024 involving Nigerian Afrobeats star Asake, whose video for “Only Me” faced accusations of mocking Christianity. 

The video featured Asake in Christian regalia, sporting a halo around his head while throwing money at dancers dressed similarly.

This quickly ignited a social media storm, with many condemning Asake for disrespecting the Christian faith. 

One user wrote on X, “Asake keeps disrespecting the Christian faith in his music videos,” while others called for the video to be taken down. 

The video, which includes dancers singing the refrain “we get money,” was interpreted by some as a satirical commentary on charismatic preachers.

This is not the first time Asake has faced criticism for using Christian imagery in his videos. 

Last year, his “Bandana” video with Fireboy DML featured black goats in a church setting, further fueling discussions about his use of religious iconography in his art. 

Despite the backlash, Asake has yet to publicly address these controversies.

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