Love you always: Shakib Cham celebrates wife Zari Hassan on her birthday
By Valerian Khakayi, September 23, 2026Ugandan businessman Shakib Cham has celebrated his wife, socialite Zari Hassan, on her birthday with a heartfelt message expressing his love and best wishes for her new year.
Taking to social media, Shakib described Zari as his “beautiful wife” and “queen” as he wished her happiness, love, and blessings.
“Help me wish my beautiful wife a very happy birthday! May this new year bring you endless happiness, love, blessings, and everything your heart desires,” Shakib wrote on Wednesday, September 23, 2026.
“Happy birthday to you, queen! Love you always,” he added.
The sweet message comes as the couple continues to showcase their relationship despite having faced ups and downs in the past.
Zari and Shakib’s love life
Zari and Shakib’s relationship has attracted considerable attention across East Africa, with the couple frequently making headlines over their romance and family life.
The pair have been in an on-and-off relationship over the years, with their romance experiencing periods of separation before they eventually rekindled their love.
Their relationship has also been marked by public displays of affection, with the two occasionally sharing photos and messages celebrating each other.
Zari, who is known for her business ventures and social media presence, has previously spoken about her relationship with Shakib and the dynamics of maintaining a private life while being in the public eye.
Shakib has similarly used social media to express his affection for Zari, often sharing romantic messages and celebrating milestones in their relationship.
The couple have also been pictured together during various outings and events, giving fans glimpses into their life together.
Zari has previously been married to the late Ugandan businessman and socialite Ivan Ssemwanga, with whom she had three sons. She later entered a highly publicised relationship with Tanzanian singer Diamond Platnumz, with whom she shares two children.
Her relationship with Diamond ended in 2018, after which Zari continued with her business and family life before becoming involved with Shakib.
Despite the public attention surrounding their romance, Zari and Shakib have continued to share moments from their relationship with their followers.
On her special day, Shakib’s message offered another public declaration of his affection, with his closing words, “love you always”, highlighting the bond he continues to share with his wife.
Fans will no doubt be watching to see how Zari marks her birthday and whether she responds to Shakib’s romantic tribute.