Shakib Lutaaya Pens Heartfelt Birthday Message for Wife Zari Hassan
- Boxer and Netflix reality TV star Shakib Lutaaya showered his wife Zari Hassan with love on her birthday on 23 September 2026
- Shakib's touching Instagram post racked up thousands of likes and reactions from fans and fellow celebrities across Africa
- Some followers were surprised by the couple's apparent closeness, with fans questioning whether the two had previously split
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Netflix reality star and professional boxer Shakib Lutaaya melted hearts on Instagram on Wednesday, 23 September 2026, when he posted a glowing birthday tribute to his wife, Zari Hassan. The heartfelt message quickly became a talking point across East Africa, drawing tens of thousands of reactions from fans, friends, and fellow celebrities.
Shakib, who features alongside Zari on the popular Netflix series Young, Famous & African Season 3, addressed his followers directly in the post. "Help me wish my beautiful wife a very happy birthday! May this new year bring you endless happiness, love, blessings, and everything your heart desires. Happy birthday to you, queen! 👑❤️ Love you always. ❤️," he wrote.
Zari Hassan's birthday celebrations
Zari is a well-known African businesswoman and reality TV personality who has built a significant public profile over the years. She recently made headlines after clapping back at critics who questioned her self-made wealth, sharing throwback photographs with her late husband Ivan Ssemwanga. "Some of you acquired phones last year and got data today. Now all of a sudden you know me. Smh! Anyways, word to the wise," she wrote at the time.
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The birthday post drew warm wishes from a wide range of fans and public figures. Ugandan musician @geosteadyofficial jumped into the comments, writing, "Happy Birthday 🎂🥰🌸." Fellow well-wisher @namulondoevel added, "Happy birthday beautiful ❤️❤️," while @_moyo_mbalie_ dropped a simple, "Happy birthday boss lady ❤️."
Fans react to Shakib's message
Not everyone kept things straightforward in the comments section. Some fans expressed genuine surprise at how loved-up the couple appeared.
@dokii_momdee echoed the sentiment: "Nmeshtuka jmn si waliachana au😂😂😂 anyways happy birthday bosslady📌."
@designing_by_mishy kept things lighthearted: "Wambea tutakoma huu mwaka😂😂Da pipi nishushe 🙌🏻."
Others kept their well-wishes short and sweet. @zarithebosslady___9 simply posted three red hearts, @rickywills2026 called it a "Blessed earth strong 🙏 zari 😍," and @titine_tana added, "Happy birthday baby girl 🥰🥰."
@lolaleee2021_jamaican_american brought a dose of sass to the comments: "All that filter on her face... happy 49th birthday Zari."
Shakib's post clearly struck a chord, cementing the couple's status as one of the most talked-about pairs in African entertainment right now.
Zari denies Jonasi comparisons
In a previous report from Briefly News, media personality Zari Hassan refused to stand back and remain quiet.
This was after social media labelled her the female version of Jonasi Gomora from The Polygamist.
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