Superstar Diamond Platnumz and socialite Zari Hassan have long been regarded as a prime example of how co-parenting can be successfully managed after a breakup. The former couple, who share two children, Princess Tiffah and Prince Nillan, have been co-parenting for six years since their separation in 2018. However, a recent incident involving an unannounced visit from Diamond to Zari’s home has stirred tension in her current marriage with Shakib Cham.
The Unannounced Visit
The Tanzanian music sensation surprised his daughter, Princess Tiffah, with a visit on her birthday in South Africa, where Zari resides. However, this surprise was not well received by Shakib, who was reportedly unaware of the visit. Zari has explained that she, too, was caught off guard, stating that Diamond did not inform her directly about his plans to visit. Instead, he communicated with one of the nannies who gave him access to the house, a move that has led to friction between Zari and her husband.
Zari elaborated on the situation, saying, “Diamond Platnumz didn’t tell me he’s coming to South Africa. He communicates with one of the nannies that gave him access to the house because he complained I rarely receive his calls when my husband is around.”
Shakib’s Reaction
The unexpected visit has left Shakib feeling uneasy and questioning Zari’s role in the matter. He accused her of giving Diamond the access code to their home, a claim that Zari firmly denies. According to her, the arrangements were made solely between Diamond and the house help, with no prior knowledge on her part.
“My husband started tripping, saying I gave my baby daddy the passcode to our house. Diamond communicates with the house help because he complained I don’t talk to him when my husband is around. For easy communication, I gave him the housemaid’s number, who gave him the passcode, but I did not know he would show up,” Zari explained.
A Delicate Balance
This is not the first time Shakib has expressed concern over Zari’s relationship with Diamond. As her baby daddy, Diamond’s continued presence in their lives is something that Shakib finds difficult to navigate, particularly when it appears that boundaries are being crossed. The situation underscores the delicate balance that Zari must maintain between co-parenting with Diamond and respecting her marriage to Shakib.
Zari, however, remains resolute in her stance that she cannot completely cut off Diamond from their children’s lives. She emphasized the importance of Diamond’s role as a father and provider, stating, “I don’t want to lie—anything that involves his kids, when I want money, he sends it.”
She further clarified her position, making it clear that her priority is her children’s well-being, which includes allowing Diamond access to them. “As the mother of the children, I cannot refrain Diamond from seeing his babies,” she asserted.
Navigating the Future
The incident highlights the ongoing challenges that come with co-parenting after a separation, particularly when new relationships are involved. For Zari, the key to managing this situation lies in open communication and setting clear boundaries. However, the tension between Shakib and Diamond is likely to persist unless all parties can come to a mutual understanding.
As the situation develops, it remains to be seen how Zari will navigate the complexities of her relationship with Diamond while maintaining her marriage with Shakib. For now, the priority remains on ensuring that the children are well taken care of and that their parents can co-exist peacefully for their sake.
