This archive report was first published on 30 July 2019.
On July 30, 2019, Zari Hassan, a Tanzanian musician's ex-girlfriend, made headlines after a dramatic incident at the Miss Uganda beauty pageant in Kampala.
As a judge at the annual event, Zari was tasked with crowning the winner, but things took an unexpected turn when she allegedly refused to hand over the microphone to the emcee, Fabiola Anita.
According to eyewitnesses, Zari had been drinking heavily and was seen stumbling around the stage, much to the amusement of the audience.
At one point, she even took the microphone from Fabiola and began to sing, leaving the emcee stunned and embarrassed.
However, things took a turn for the worse when Zari allegedly refused to hand over the microphone to Fabiola, sparking a heated argument between the two women.
Despite the drama, Zari eventually handed over the microphone to Fabiola and crowned the winner, but not before sparking a heated debate on social media.
Some people defended Zari, saying she was just having a good time and didn't mean to cause any trouble, while others accused her of being rude and unprofessional.
Whatever the truth may be, one thing is certain - Zari Hassan's behavior at the Miss Uganda event has left a lasting impression on the audience and sparked a heated debate on social media.
