I thought I’d get married to a rich man – Zari

Zari Hassan has expressed that as a child, she envisioned herself walking down the aisle with a wealthy man, dressed in Satin gold, and living a luxurious life. In an interview with BBC Swahili, Zari revealed that as she grew older, she recognized the life she truly desired and understood that she had to work for it personally.

When asked if she ever dreamt of having such a life, Zari responded:

“I used to think I will get married to a rich man, wear gold, but I said it is not easy. When I realized I wanted a good life, I got the motivation to say I don’t really come from a rich family, but it was my responsibility.”

She added:

“I said I wanted a good life, and that has been my motivation in life to say I want a good life.”

Zari is currently married to Ugandan man Shakib Cham. In June, she addressed trolls commenting on the age difference between her and her husband, stating that he is a fully grown man, not a child. She confirmed her birth date as “23rd September 1980” and emphasized that her man is “30 plus.” Zari clarified that her boyfriend, despite looking young, is not young, and she is turning 42 this year. She highlighted the misconception people might have due to not knowing her age and having older kids.