- Tanzanian singer Zuchu opened up about her dramatic postpartum weight gain, revealing she went from 58 kg up to 82 kg during her pregnancy
- Zuchu shared the specific diet approach her doctor recommended to help her shed the extra kilograms without compromising breastfeeding
- The star also spoke about her exercise routine, explaining why she has held off on lifting weights until she hits the three-month mark postpartum
Tanzanian Bongo Flava star Zuchu has broken her silence on her postpartum weight journey, detailing exactly how she has been working to shed the roughly 30 kilograms she gained during pregnancy.
Speaking in a candid sit-down interview with Wabobezi TV in Dar es Salaam, filmed on 27 October 2026, the WCB signee was remarkably open about the numbers.
She said she entered her pregnancy weighing around 58 kg and eventually climbed to 82 kg, describing the change as something that caught even those closest to her off guard, given how petite she had always been.
What Zuchu ate to lose the baby weight
In the days immediately following birth, stitches kept her from eating solid food comfortably, so she leaned on blended soups and milk.
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She credited those blended soups with helping her drop kilogrammes quickly in the early weeks. Once she was able to eat more freely, her doctor guided her on portion control rather than outright restriction.
"My plate is full of nutrients but not things that will make me gain weight," she explained, describing a typical meal that included a small portion of rice no bigger than three fistfuls, a bowl of soup, a piece of chicken or fish, green vegetables, and fruit on the side.
She also swapped heavy staples for oats porridge and watery dishes, eating frequently but in controlled amounts.
The guidance was clear: do not overeat rice since it reduces milk supply, and instead prioritise liquid-based and nutrient-dense foods.
On the fitness side, Zuchu kept things gentle. She said she had not yet reached the three-month mark postpartum and was therefore sticking to walking and light weights only, with no serious lifting until she clears that milestone.
Watch Zuchu's full interview on Instagram:
The video quickly drew engagement from followers who related to the postpartum weight experience. Here are some of the reactions from netizens:
@gracemosha73 said:
"Nina 105 miaka 25.😂😂😂"
@viatu_classic\_ said:
"Mimi kutokea kilo 55 had 75 ila saa hii, nisharudi zangu kwny 58 miezi 6 sasa. 🥰🥰😂😂😂"
@vivaah\_with\_love said:
"Kuna mimi 74 na mwili ni mdogo."
@misshappymonyo said:
"Basi sawa kumbe Zuchu ni kama mimi tu."
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Source: TUKO.co.ke
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