Inside Zari’s 46 glamorous birthday night

What the report says

Zari Hassan marked her 46th birthday with a high-profile celebration at the Marriott Hotel in Kampala, according to Sqoop Uganda. The event, held last Friday evening, brought together friends, fellow socialites, musicians and other guests, and was presented as one of the first major glamour events at the hotel. Zari, who is described by the publisher as a socialite, reality TV personality, former singer and businesswoman, arrived around 9 p.m. with her husband, Shakib Cham Lutaaya, and moved through the crowd before dinner and performances began.

The night featured live entertainment from Jose Chameleone, Spice Diana, Elijah Kitaka and Karole Kasita. One of the most discussed moments involved dress code enforcement: the party was billed as black-tie, and Chameleone reportedly arrived casually dressed with some of his aides. Sqoop Uganda said Zari used the microphone to ask bouncers to address guests who had not followed the dress code, after which Chameleone changed clothes and returned to the event.

The article also highlighted supportive remarks from Captain Mike Mukula, who praised Zari’s character and motherhood. More broadly, the piece framed the birthday as another example of how Zari’s events have long played a visible role in Kampala’s celebrity and nightlife culture. The publisher suggested that her public profile has evolved from music and club events into business, motherhood and wider regional fame.