Tanzanian singer Snura has announced she is quitting music for religious reasons.

Addressing the media in Daresalaam, Snura said she has decided to devote her life to her Islamic religion.

" This is a day that I have been eagerly waiting for this day. I'm officially announcing today that I have quit all music related activities, I'm going back to practising my Islamic faith" said Snura.

Adding "This is a decision that I made two years ago and I was thinking of doing it silently but i have finally decided to make it public. "

Snura pleaded with the media to stop playing her music going forward.

"My humble plea to all radio stations and other media houses, please stop playing my music, I know there are fans out there who love my music but i plead with you too, do not play my music, respect my decision."

Snura also had a word for other singers especially female singers "Incase you hear about my death today you are free to come for funeral but please come to my funeral when well dressed and not half naked. Also avoid posting my past photos when I die "