Zari and Shakib, who have been married for a year, appear to have all the stability of a Ugandan mud hut during the rainy season. Shakib’s constant insecurity about Zari’s interactions with her ex, Diamond Platnumz, has apparently been a recurring theme in their relationship.
From the outset, many fans predicted that the marriage wouldn’t last, given the age difference and Zari’s colorful history with various past partners.
Zari and Shakib’s frequent media spats only add to the spectacle, turning their personal issues into public entertainment.
According to a leaked audio, Zari has been less than thrilled about Shakib’s visits to South Africa. She claims to be too busy to entertain him and expressed a wish for him to stay away. It’s as if their marriage is a public performance, with Zari playing the role of the overburdened star.
Shakib, the husband of South Africa based socialite Zari The Bosslady, has come forward to counter her recent claims about their tumultuous marriage. It’s a story that sounds like it was ripped from the pages of a local gossip magazine.
Shakib has gone public and aired his grievances, saying that contrary to Zari’s assertions, he doesn’t gain anything substantial from their marriage. His main takeaway, he claims, is merely the fame that comes with being married to one of South Africa’s most talked about figures. He compared being a guest star on a popular Ugandan TV show—lots of attention, but not much in terms of personal enrichment.
When Shakib decided to marry continental man eater Zari, he knew full well that she came with a full house—five children and a history that included frequent hangouts with her baby daddy, Diamond Platnumz. He claimed no man dreams of having their spouse constantly mingling with an ex, but Shakib seemed to have accepted this as part of the package deal.
Zari has made allegations that Shakib is avoiding his responsibilities as a husband, while trying to micromanage her interactions with Diamond.
In response, Shakib has flatly denied these claims, stressing that he handles his own affairs without much help from Zari. Shakib’s comments imply that Zari is seen as a tight fisted vendor who’s reluctant to share her resources.
Shakib further claimed that Zari’s reputation for being self centered is not just a personal opinion but a widely recognized fact. According to him, their marriage lacks the traditional benefits one might expect—like mutual support and the prospect of starting a family.
Shakib, perhaps with a touch of resignation, stated that he has no expectations from the marriage, given that Zari is older and they have no plans for children.
Adding to the complexity, Zari and Shakib have no children together, which only adds to the speculation about the real nature of their relationship. Shakib’s discomfort with Zari’s co-parenting arrangement with her baby daddy, Diamond Platnumz, is another sticking point.
Shakib noted that while he prefers not to speak ill of Zari, the truth is that he manages his own affairs and has no illusions about the future of their relationship. This latest revelation suggests a marriage of convenience, similar to a business arrangement where both parties are simply “using each other” to maintain their respective public personas.
