HATA HAJAZIKWA: The Battle For Ivan Sewanga's Wealth Begins Between Zari And His Relatives

Piece by: Grace Kerongo
Lifestyle

Ivan 'the don' Semwanga's body is not yet even cold and the battle for his property has ensued.

According to various media sources, Zari Hassan - Ivan's ex-wife - is butting heads with Ivan's brothers over who gets ownership of his wealth.

One Ugandan media outlet claims,

“It’s true Zari called Ivan’s brother Sir Pinto and told him that she is gonna take all of Ivan’s assets 100%. That she will continue to be with Platnumz as she also takes everything,” says Ivan Semwanga’s cousin and right hand man, King Lawrence.

Ugandan tabloids claim that Ivan’s relatives believe, Zari's main intentions for "camping" at the hospital was so that she would "grab" Ivan’s property once he breathed his last.

“I warned her not to ever think about it. She takes advantage because I’m busy with my businesses in another area so that is why she has taken over everything because Ivan’s brothers are weak alcoholics. I went there and put her in a straight line and told her even Mandela never gave up,” Ivan's brother spilled to the media house.

Zari bore Ivan three sons during their decade-long marriage. She is currently married to Diamond Platnumz and the couple has two children together.

A Ugandan journalist, Carol Ariba posted on her Facebook page,

"There is a brewing going on that guy died on Sunday and she was cleaning up everything, that's when the argument began. I don't know, hehe..."

This was in reaction to an audio clip making rounds online that sound like people arguing in Luganda. Pundits claim that it is an argument between Zari and Ivan's relatives. The authenticity of the audio is yet to be verified.

Here are some reactions about the entire issue.

Nnalongo Hazel: I think that Audio is like 2 years old. Before they broke up

Nnalongo Hazel: Even if proven otherwise, who else can look after her babies better than her really? The woman WORKS. Her husband has more money. Surely. Us poor people should stop telling rich people how to spend their money and who will manage it better. Of people who ate Ivan's money, Zari was by his side to the last day. So yes you are right, only she can be trusted with whats best for her children

Carol Ariba: 'The proven otherwise' I gave because I was raised by my auntie...... Other than that, I think no one but Zari should be the one person naturally with the children's best interest. It is the children's property and it is sad that the relatives are already clinging.

PaTrisha Ililo: And guess why? Just because she's a woman. Pity that our culture still looks at women as only after property

Meanwhile, Diamond has sent in his condolences.

He wrote, "mbele yako, nyuma yetu"