This archive report was first published on 14 July 2019.
July 14, 2019, will be remembered as the day Zari Hassan, the Tanzanian socialite, made headlines for comparing her ex-boyfriend Diamond Platnumz to Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko.
During a radio interview with South Africa's Jacaranda FM, Zari expressed her admiration for Sonko, calling him a 'man of impeccable character and passionate convictions.'
She went on to say, 'I WANT TO REVEAL MY LOVE FOR THE HANDSOME NAIROBI GOVERNOR MIKE SONKO. HE IS THE MAN I HAVE SECRETLY ADMIRED FOR A LONG TIME. I LOVE THIS HANDSOME GOVERNOR BECAUSE HE IS A MAN OF IMPECCABLE CHARACTER AND PASSIONATE CONVICTIONS. HE IS NOT AS BOYISH AS THE OTHER KID WHO HAS BEEN CHASING ME AROUND.'
Her comments sparked a mix of reactions, with many wondering why she chose to compare her ex-boyfriend to a public figure like Sonko.
It's worth noting that Zari has been vocal about her experiences with deadbeat dads and has often spoken out about the importance of responsible parenting.
