Khadija Kopa is a Tanzanian singer, songwriter and performer of Taarab music, a genre that originated in Zanzibar and coastal Tanzania.
She is also a mother, businesswoman and political activist. She is known for her work with the band TOT and her daughter, singer Zuchu.
Khadija Kopa is one of the most influential and respected tarab singers in Tanzania and East Africa. She has won numerous awards and honors and has performed at many local and international events and festivals.
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- Full name: Khadija Omar Abdullah Khopar
- Nickname: Queen Mipasho or Malkia wa Mipasho
- Date of Birth: 1963
- Age: 61
- Gender: Female
- Birthplace: Zanzibar, Tanzania
- Nationality: Tanzanian
- Occupation: singer, songwriter, actor, producer, actor
- Height: 1.75 m
- Parents: Omar Abdullah Kopa and Fatuma Kopa
- Siblings: Two brothers and two sisters
- Spouse: Sadie Marbella
- Children: Five sons and one daughter (Zuhura Othman Soud, also known as Zuchu)
- Marital status: Married
- Net worth: $2 million
Early life and education
Khadija Kopa, 61, was born in Zanzibar in 1963 to Omar Abdullah Kopa and Fatuma Kopa.
She is the only daughter in the family. Her father is a singer and her mother is a dancer. She grew up in a musical environment.
She attended an Islamic school in Zanzibar, where she was an excellent reader of Islamic poetry.
She also joined the youth organization “Young Pioneers” and became a member of the choir. While in school, she was also interested in ngoma (traditional dance) and utamaduni (culture). Her school was the champion of the Zanzibar choir.
Her music career began when she joined the Zanzibar Stars Modern Taarab band at the age of 13. She later moved to Dar es Salaam and joined the Dar Modern Taarab band, which shot to fame in 1989 with the hit song “Mashallah”.
Personal life
Khadija Kopa’s husband, Saidi Mabera, is a former football player and coach, and they have six children: five sons and a daughter.
Her daughter, Zuhura Othman Soud, also known as Zuchu, is a pop singer signed to WCB Wasafi Records and has released famous songs such as “Nisamehe”, “Sukari”, “Yalaa”, “Cheche” and “Wana”.
Khadija Kopa is also actively involved in political and social affairs. She is a member of the ruling Justice Movement (CCM) party and has campaigned for several political candidates including Jakaya Kikwete, John Magufuli and Samia Suluhu Hassan.
She is also an advocate for women’s rights, education and health. She has been involved in various initiatives and campaigns such as the Mama Afya Bora Project, the Ukimwi Sio Kifo campaign and the Mama Shujaa wa Chakula reality show.
Profession
Khadija Kopa is a renowned singer, songwriter and performer of Taarab music, a genre that blends Arabic, Indian and African influences.
She is also a producer and actress. She has worked with many artists and bands such as Diamond Platnumz, Abdul Misambano, Ali Star, Mzee Yusuph and TOT.
She became the lead singer and songwriter for the band TOT Plus Taarab, which was formed by the merger of TOT and Dar Modern Taarab in 1991. She released many successful albums and songs such as “Full Stop”, “Mauzauza”, “Gendaela” and “Nipe Nafasi”.
She has also experimented with other genres such as Bongo Flava, Afro-pop and Mduara. She has sung songs such as Alikiba’s “Mwana”, Diamond Platnumz’s “Nasema Nawe” and Zuchu’s “Mauzauza”.
She has also appeared in several movies and television shows such as “Mama Ntilie,” “Mama Mkwe,” “Mama wa Kambo,” and “Mama Shujaa wa Chakula.”
Awards
Khadija Kopa has won several awards and honors for his musical achievements, such as:
- Kilimanjaro Music Awards 2006 and 2007 Best Taarab Female Artist
- 2015 Tanzania Music Awards Lifetime Achievement Award
- In 2018, he was awarded an honorary doctorate by the University of Dar es Salaam.
Social Media
- Instagram account: @khadijakopa
- Twitter: @khadijakopa
Filmography
- Mom Endili
- Mama Mkwe
- Mom and Cambo
- Mama Shujawa Chakula
Discography
- Maysara
- period
- Moza Uza
- Gendaela
- Nipe Nafasi
- Mwana
- Nassima Nawi
- Moza Uza
net worth
Khadija Kopa’s net worth is estimated to be around $1 million. She is one of the richest and most successful Taarab singers in Tanzania and East Africa.
She earns money through music sales, concerts, endorsements, and commercials.
