This archive report was first published on 18 July 2019.
July 18, 2019, marked the beginning of what would become a heated feud between Zari and her fans in Tanzania. The allegations surrounding her ownership of property in South Africa had been simmering for a while, but it wasn't until then that they reached a boiling point.
For those who may be unfamiliar, Zari was once in a high-profile relationship with Diamond Platnumz, a Tanzanian musician. Her fans, many of whom are single mothers themselves, lived vicariously through her and admired her for landing a high-value partner.
However, when the relationship ended, Zari's fans turned on her, and she faced intense backlash on social media. The detractors were relentless, and their attacks were as vicious as her fans' defenses.
One of the most contentious issues was Zari's claim that she owned a house in South Africa. Her detractors, however, produced WhatsApp messages that they claimed proved she was lying. According to them, Zari had told Diamond Platnumz that the house was not hers, but rather his.
When confronted with these allegations, Zari's response was characteristic of her feisty personality: she refused to back down and instead chose to fight back.
