Businesswoman and reality television star Zari Hassan and her husband, Shakib Cham, have become the center of online debate following their recent breakup announcement.
On June 12, 2026, Zari revealed that she and Shakib had ended their relationship, citing “irreconcilable differences” as the reason for their separation.
However, many social media users remain unconvinced that the split is genuine.
The skepticism intensified just days later when Shakib arrived in Nairobi ahead of the highly anticipated Vurugu 2 boxing event.
During a media interview, Shakib appeared unbothered by the breakup reports.
“I’m married, emotionally okay and handling everything like a grown man,” he said.
His remarks left many fans questioning the true status of the couple’s relationship.
The speculation grew even stronger on June 20, 2026, when Shakib secured a dominant second-round knockout victory over Kenyan musician Arrow Bwoy.
The timing of the breakup drama and the boxing match led some fans to suspect a publicity strategy designed to attract attention to the event.
“This is just another way of promoting Shakib’s fight, I do not believe they broke up,” one social media user wrote.
Another commented:
“Coincidence or a good marketing strategy for the upcoming Vurugu 2 fight?”
A third fan questioned the situation, writing:
“Is this actually real, or are we watching a masterclass in PR control?”
Meanwhile, some users focused solely on the fight itself.
“Arrow Bwoy focus on music, don’t die, wake up!” one commenter joked.
Whether the breakup is genuine or not, the controversy undoubtedly generated massive public interest and kept Shakib in the spotlight ahead of his victory in the ring.
