Zari Hassan
Zari Shem | |
|---|---|
| Born | September 23, 1978 Jinja, Uganda |
| Nationality | Ugandan |
| Citizenship | Uganda |
| Alma mater | Institution in London (Diploma in Cosmetology) |
| Occupation(s) | Businesswoman, socialite |
| Years active | 1992—present |
| Spouse | |
Zarinah Hassan (born on 23 September 1978), commonly known as Zari Hassan, alias Zari the Boss Lady, is a Ugandan socialite, musician, businesswoman and actress, who resides in South Africa, where she runs businesses.[1][2][3]
She is the heiress and CEO of Brooklyn City College (BCC), a South African based diverse, progressive educational institute which she co-founded with her late husband Ivan Ssemwanga. BCC maintains the headquarters campus in Pretoria, with satellite campuses in Polokwane, Durban, Johannesburg, Nelspruit, Vereeniging and Rustenburg.[4][5][6]
Biography[edit]
Hassan returned to her native Uganda in 2000, after two years in the United Kingdom. Afterwards she moved to South Africa where she met and married Ivan Semwanga. They had 3 children.[7] They divorced in 2013 after Hassan accused Semwanga of physically abusing her.[8]
In May 2017, Semwanga had a massive stroke and was admitted to Steve Biko Academic Hospital.[9] He died on 25 May 2017.[1] He was buried in Uganda.[10]
Following the funeral, Hassan returned to South Africa to manage her businesses and some of her late husband's enterprises.[3] She has two children with Tanzanian artist Diamond Platnumz.[11][12][13]
References[edit]
- ^ a b Daily Monitor Reporter (25 May 2017). "Rich Gang's Ivan Semwanga dies". Daily Monitor. Kampala, Uganda. Retrieved 7 November 2021.
- ^ Esther Mwaniki (13 February 2018). "Zari Hassan Still Making Boss Moves". Varcity Kenya. Nairobi. Retrieved 7 November 2021.
- ^ a b Uganda Online (2 June 2017). "Zari reveals her last moments with ex-husband, Ivan Semwanga". Ugandaonline.net. Kampala. Retrieved 20 February 2018.
- ^ Musa Ssemwanga (6 June 2017). "Zari takes over as CEO of Ssemwanga's schools". New Vision. Kampala, Uganda. Retrieved 7 November 2021.
- ^ Bukejonah (6 January 2018). "Zari Hassan Stamps As The CEO Of The Late Ivan's Schools In SA". Newslex Point. Naalya, Uganda. Retrieved 7 November 2021.
- ^ Dennis Milimo (27 April 2021). "Zari Hassan over the Moon as Students graduate from her Brooklyn City College, SA". Pulselive Kenya. Nairobi. Retrieved 7 November 2021.
- ^ Watchdog Reporter (26 May 2017). "Zari Hassan; The Definition of the Late Ivan Semwanga's Love Life". Kampala: Watchdoguganda.com. Retrieved 20 February 2018.
- ^ Matiko, Thomas (26 May 2017). "The truth about Diamond, Zari and Ivan's relationship". Daily Nation. Nairobi. Retrieved 20 February 2018.
- ^ Kasoba, William (16 May 2016). "Zari in hospital, Juju her ex-hubby Ivan Ssemwanga who is in critical condition". Matookerepublic.om. Retrieved 20 February 2018.
- ^ Derrick Wandera, Isaac Ssejjombwe & Lawrence Ogwal (31 May 2017). "Hundreds bid farewell to Rich Gang's Semwanga". Daily Monitor. Kampala. Retrieved 20 February 2018.
- ^ Musungu, Nahashon (15 February 2018). "Zari Hassan finally divorces Diamond Platnumz... on Valentine's Day". Nairobi News. Retrieved 5 April 2018.
- ^ Aswani, Nixon (21 February 2018). "Diamond Platnumz biography: facts you didn't know about the king of Wasafi". Tuko.co.ke - Kenya news. Retrieved 19 November 2018.
- ^ Mbuthia, Geoffrey (11 May 2018). "Diamond denies rumours that Prince Nillan is not his son". Mpasho News. Retrieved 19 November 2018.