Unearthing Facts You Didn't Know About Ivan Semwanga As Body Arrives In Uganda (PHOTOS)

Piece by: Caren Nyota
Lifestyle

The body of Ivan Semwanga finally arrived in Uganda on Sunday afternoon ahead of the burial on Tuesday. Ivan died last week while undergoing treatment at Steve Biko hospital in South Africa. 

On Friday 12th May, while in his master bedroom, Ivan suffered a stroke and was rescued by his maid who heard him shout asking for help and he was rushed to the hospital where he was operated on and remained in a comma for 12 days before he passed away.

Hundreds lined up along Kampala streets to welcome the body of Ivan back home and here are some of the photos.

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Well, apart from that, here are the six facts or rather things people didn't know about Ivan 'Don' Semwanga. Go through;

1. Legally married to Zari Hassan

He got married to the sexy Zari in a traditional Baganda wedding (Kwanjula ceremony) on December 24 2011. Their wedding was the talk of the town for days. Their union was the envy of the town and they were blessed with three sons namely; Pinto, Raphael and Quincy.

The pair separated in 2014 and Zari moved on with life and she got married to Tanzania's sensational singer Diamond Platnumz who they have two children together. Ivan did not re-marry though reports indicate that he was set to marry another woman who is said to be heavily pregnant with his child but suddenly he passed away.

2. Best dad

Just like other loving and caring celebrity fathers, Ivan was a great father to his three sons. From taking them to exotic holidays, buying them some of the most expensive designer shoes and clothing to pampering them with gifts all the time and even giving them the best education. Ivan was indeed a great father.

Despite his tight schedule, Ivan always created time to be with his cubs and his death is a major blow to the younglings. Will they ever accept that he is no more?

3. Businessman

Ivan Semwanga was a smart-minded man. He left Uganda back in 1999 and settled in South Africa, where he went to campus and later started business after hustling for so long.

He owned the famous Brooklyn chain of colleges spread across South Africa. He was also a real estate manager and he owned several properties both at home (back in Uganda) and abroad.

4. Wealth

Ivan was living proof that indeed hard work pays. He owned expensive mansions in South Africa and Uganda. Apart from the palatial homes, Ivan owned a fleet of super expensive machines among them Lamborghini, Range rovers, Hummers and Audi. Ivan rocked some of the most expensive watches, designer shoes and clothes.

5. Lifestyle

Work hard party harder... that was Ivan Don's slogan. From showering party revelers with money, bathing in bottles of champagne worth millions to flaunting stacks of cash on social media, the son of Matoke land left many wagging tongues.

Blankets and Wines Uganda and any other party in the country was not complete without Ivan's presence. He hosted all the white parties at club Guvnor every December whenever he travelled to Uganda. He painted Kampala city white every December.

7. Cheerful giver

Ivan Don Semwanga was known for his charity works. He cared for the poor. Ivan used to give back to the society and did not discriminate. He always created time to dish out money to needy women and children both in Uganda and South Africa. The world has indeed lost a great person, a hero.

Dance with the angels Ivan, till we meet again.