SANDTON, JOHANNESBURG: The highly-anticipated second season of 'Young, Famous & African' is back on Netflix, promising to bring more glamour, drama, and excitement to screens across the continent. This reality series follows a group of affluent and media-savvy personalities from Africa who are known for their opulent lifestyles, lavish parties, and high-profile relationships. With their glamorous lives on full display, these young and famous Africans face the challenges of maintaining their status while navigating personal and professional relationships.
As new cast members join the show, the drama intensifies, and the relationships of the original performers are put to the test. One of the returning cast members, Diamond Platnumz, and his ex-lover Zari Hassan will cause turmoil in Season 2. Fans are curious to know if the couple is still married or if they have moved on after their very public and tumultuous breakup. As both parties have moved on with their lives and careers, the reunion of the former couple promises to bring new twists to the plot of the series.
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Is Diamond Platnumz still married to Zari Hassan?
In 2017, Zari and Diamond Platnumz exchanged vows in a private wedding ceremony, three years after they made their relationship public. The Tanzanian singer and the Ugandan socialite seemed like a match made in heaven, and their union was celebrated by fans across East Africa. However, their marital bliss was short-lived, as they separated the following year after welcoming two children together. The story of how Zari and Diamond first met is nothing short of serendipitous.
It all started when Zari sent Diamond a direct message on Twitter, inviting him to her all-white party. Diamond, being the busy artist he is, directed Zari to speak to his manager instead. Undeterred, Zari spoke to Diamond's manager, who then put in a good word for her with the Bongo Flava star. The two finally met face-to-face on a flight to Uganda, where they had the chance to exchange numbers and have a conversation. From there, they began hanging out and getting to know each other better. In 2014, they made their romantic relationship official, much to the delight of their fans.
However, their relationship was not without its challenges. In 2018, Zari ended her marriage with Diamond after receiving proof of his infidelity. The news rocked the entertainment industry and made headlines across the continent. Zari later revealed that she had always defended Diamond's bad behavior, but he had not returned the favor when she needed him most. Interestingly, Zari admitted on an episode of the Netflix reality show 'Young, Famous & African' that she had known about Diamond's cheating escapades all along. She chose to keep quiet about it for the sake of peace and stability in their relationship. However, when the evidence of his infidelity became too overwhelming, she knew it was time to move on. Despite their separation, Zari and Diamond continue to co-parent their children and maintain a cordial relationship.
Zari Hassan moves on to her third marriage
Zari has officially taken herself off the market by marrying her partner, Shakib Lutaaya, on April 16, 2023. The couple, who had been dating for over 10 months, exchanged vows in a private Nikah ceremony held in Pretoria, South Africa. The wedding was the culmination of a whirlwind romance that had been made public in May 2022, when the couple started sharing their love story on social media. Zari even made a trip to Uganda to meet Shakib's family towards the end of the same year. However, their relationship hit a rough patch in December 2022 when Shakib was accused of cheating on his then-wife, Nalule Shamirah Sembatya. Zari found herself at the center of a media storm, with some accusing her of being a husband snatcher. Despite the controversy, Zari and Shakib stood by each other, and their love only grew stronger. Their wedding was a private affair, with only close family and friends in attendance.
Season 2 of 'Young, Famous & African' is set to air on Netflix on May 19, 2023.
