Ugandan socialite and entrepreneur Zari Hassan has found herself at the center of yet another relationship controversy after a video surfaced online showing her husband, Shakib Lutaaya, holding hands with an unknown woman. The undated footage, which quickly went viral, depicts Shakib in an all-black outfit, deeply engaged in conversation with a young woman dressed in a maroon strapless dress.
What caught the public’s attention was the woman’s reaction upon noticing they were being filmed. She hastily signaled to Shakib, an action that only fueled speculation about the nature of their interaction. Fans wasted no time in questioning Shakib’s loyalty to Zari, leading to a wave of reactions across social media.
Never one to shy away from controversy, Zari responded with a cryptic yet sharp remark on social media, hinting at betrayal. She wrote: “Men will leave you in the desert with no water.” While she did not directly mention Shakib, the timing of the post left little to the imagination.
However, Zari made it clear that she was not interested in engaging further in the drama, stating that her primary focus at the moment is Ramadan and not relationship distractions.
On his part, Shakib dismissed the speculation, claiming that the video was old and being circulated by bloggers with malicious intent. He took to Instagram to clarify:
“Please disregard the old video of me circulating on social media. It is outdated and being shared with malicious intent by a blogger attempting to tarnish my reputation and relationships.”
Despite his explanation, many online skeptics remained unconvinced, with some questioning whether the video was indeed outdated or simply a convenient excuse.
This latest scandal adds to the couple’s history of publicized relationship drama. One of the biggest sources of tension in their marriage has been Zari’s ex, Diamond Platnumz, with whom she shares children. In 2024, Diamond’s surprise visit to celebrate their daughter Tiffah’s birthday in South Africa sparked conflict, with Shakib expressing discomfort over his presence.
Zari, in response, shut down claims of rekindled romance with Diamond, stating: “If I wanted to go back to Diamond, I could. But we are done. Completely done.”
As their love story continues to unfold in the public eye, fans are left wondering whether this latest controversy will strain their relationship further or if they will find a way to move past it. Only time will tell. Stay tuned for updates!
