Media personality and content creator Oga Obinna has reacted to the shocking announcement that Ugandan socialite Zari Hassan and her husband Shakib Cham Lutaaya have ended their relationship after five years together.
The couple confirmed their separation through a joint statement shared on social media, revealing that they had decided to part ways due to irreconcilable differences.
“After much thought and reflection, we believe it is best for us to part ways due to irreconcilable differences,” part of their statement read.
The announcement quickly sparked widespread reactions online, with fans and fellow celebrities sharing their opinions on the high-profile breakup.
Among those who commented on the situation was Oga Obinna, who urged people to respect the former couple’s decision and avoid adding unnecessary pressure during an already difficult period.
Obinna noted that relationships are deeply personal and that not every separation has to end in hostility.
He praised the mature tone of the statement released by Zari and Shakib, especially their decision to maintain mutual respect despite going their separate ways.
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The breakup came as a surprise to many fans who had followed the couple’s journey over the years.
Zari and Shakib often shared glimpses of their relationship on social media, with Shakib embracing his role as a father figure to Zari’s children.
Their love story had attracted public attention from the beginning, partly because of Zari’s previous high-profile relationships.
The Ugandan businesswoman was previously married to the late businessman Ivan Ssemwanga, with whom she had three sons.
She later dated Tanzanian singer Diamond Platnumz, and they share two children together.
Zari and Shakib rekindled their relationship several years after initially crossing paths and eventually held an Islamic wedding ceremony, with Zari describing Shakib as her first official husband.
Interestingly, the split comes just months after Shakib had publicly dismissed rumours suggesting that the two were having marital problems.
At the time, he insisted that they were still very much in love.
While the exact circumstances behind their decision remain private, the pair emphasized that there is no bitterness between them.
“There is no anger or resentment; sometimes two people simply grow in different directions,” they stated.
The two also expressed gratitude for the memories they created together and wished each other happiness and success in the future.
As social media continues to dissect the breakup, Obinna’s reaction has resonated with many, reminding fans that even public figures deserve compassion and privacy when navigating major life changes.
For now, supporters of both Zari and Shakib can only hope that the former couple finds peace and fulfillment in the next chapter of their lives.
Zari and Shakib’s separation announcement was made public on June 12, 2026, with the pair stating that the decision followed “much thought and reflection” and that they would remain friends despite ending their romantic relationship.
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