TAKEAWAYS

• Zari argues that being in a few long-term relationships should not be mistaken for having many sexual partners.
• She criticized what she sees as double standards in how society judges women and men.
• The mother of five urged people to respect her choices and stop labeling her based on assumptions.

Socialite and businesswoman Zari Hassan has hit back at critics who frequently question her dating history, insisting that many people have formed the wrong impression about her personal life.

Speaking during on social media, Zari challenged claims that she has been involved with numerous men simply because some of her relationships have been highly publicized.

“The math is not mathing,” she said.

The mother of five argued that there is a difference between being in a few long-term relationships and constantly moving from one partner to another. According to her, someone who dates one person for several years at a time should not automatically be labeled promiscuous.

Zari went on to compare her situation with individuals who may have multiple short-term relationships within a year, saying society often ignores such behavior while unfairly targeting women whose relationships are more visible.

She further argued that many people who criticize her are engaging in far more questionable behavior behind closed doors but escape scrutiny because they are not public figures.

According to Zari, the public often judges celebrities based on perception rather than reality, while ordinary people living similar or even more extreme lifestyles remain largely unnoticed.

“You need to start respecting me. I’m not who people think I am,” she said.

Throughout her remarks, the socialite repeatedly emphasized that public perception does not always reflect reality. She argued that many of the assumptions made about her are based on gossip rather than facts.

Zari also urged people to stop judging women solely based on relationship histories, saying labels are often applied without understanding the circumstances behind them.

Her comments come against the backdrop of her recent announcement that she had ended her relationship with Shakib Cham. However, Shakib has since pushed back against the claims, creating uncertainty over the status of their relationship.

Over the years, Zari’s love life has remained a subject of public fascination. The Ugandan-born socialite has been linked to several high-profile men, including her late ex-husband Ivan Ssemwanga, Tanzanian music star Diamond Platnumz and most recently Shakib Cham.

Despite the criticism she continues to receive online, Zari maintains that her record speaks for itself and that people should focus on facts rather than assumptions.

“Give respect where it is necessary,” she said, adding that many people underestimate her because they only know the public version of her story.