Featured Updated: 19 August 2025 14:47 EAT 723 Views | ~ 1 minute

"She Did It First", Shakib Addresses Unfollowing Zari Hassan on Instagram

In a recent interview, Shakib Cham, also known as Shakib Lukaaya, addressed the ongoing speculation about why he and his partner, well-known socialite Zari Hassan, no longer follow each other on Instagram. This topic has been a source of curiosity for fans for about a year.

Shakib revealed that the issue has never been discussed between them, admitting, “I don’t know why we’re not following each other, but I think that’s a question for her.”

When asked why he hadn’t followed her back, he candidly stated that he did so because she had unfollowed him first. He confirmed he would be willing to follow her again if she initiated it.

While his remarks didn't fully explain the situation, they suggest the unfollowing may not be a major issue. Despite the mystery, his willingness to re-engage on social media indicates a desire to maintain harmony in the relationship.

As the queen of East African entrepreneurship, Zari Hassan, also known as the "Boss Lady," has a life that's always in the public eye. Her businesses and immense online popularity have kept her in

a constant fixture in the headlines. Zari's life has been a public spectacle, particularly her high-profile past relationships with the late Ivan Ssemwanga, with whom she had children, and later with Tanzanian superstar Diamond Platnumz, with whom she also shares two children.

The union between Zari and Shakib has faced intense scrutiny from the start, largely due to their notable age difference and Zari’s very public romantic history. Despite the public fascination and occasional criticism, the couple has consistently projected a united front.

They frequently appear together at events and share moments of their life on social media, making the ongoing Instagram mystery all the more curious for their ever-watchful followers. The big question remains: will a single tap of the "follow" button finally signal a truce in their intriguing social media cold war?

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