Zari Hassan facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Zari Shem
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| Born | September 23, 1980 Jinja, Uganda
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| Nationality | Ugandan |
| Citizenship | Uganda |
| Alma mater | Institution in London (Diploma in Cosmetology) |
| Occupation | Businesswoman, socialite |
| Years active | 1992—present |
| Spouse(s) |
Ivan Semwanga
(m. 2001; div. 2013)Diamond Platinum
(m. 2014; div. 2018)Shakib Lutaaya
(m. 2023) |
Zarinah Hassan, known to many as Zari Hassan or Zari the Boss Lady, is a famous Ugandan businesswoman, socialite, musician, and actress. She was born on September 23, 1980. Zari lives in South Africa.
She is the CEO of Brooklyn City College (BCC). This is an educational school based in South Africa. Zari helped start BCC with her late husband, Ivan Ssemwanga. BCC has its main office in Pretoria. It also has other campuses in cities like Polokwane, Durban, and Johannesburg.
Zari's Life Story
Early Life and Family
Zari Hassan was born in Uganda. She lived in the United Kingdom for two years. In 2004, she returned to Uganda. Later, she moved to South Africa.
In South Africa, Zari met and married Ivan Semwanga. They had three children together. Their marriage ended in 2013.
Managing Businesses
In May 2017, Ivan Semwanga became very ill. He passed away on May 25, 2017, and was buried in Uganda.
After the funeral, Zari went back to South Africa. She took over managing her own businesses. She also started managing some of her late husband's companies.
New Beginnings
Zari Hassan has two children with the Tanzanian artist Diamond Platnumz.
In October 2023, Zari married Ugandan businessman Shakib Lutaaya.
