Shakib Cham Lutaaya (born 5 January 1992), also known as Shakib Cham, is a Ugandan boxer competing in the light heavyweight division, DJ, reality television personality, and entrepreneur. He gained public attention through his appearance in the third season of Netflix's reality series Young, Famous & African, which premiered in January 2025.[1][2]
Shakib Cham Lutaaya | |
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 Shakib Cham Lutaaya in 2025 | |
| Born | January 5, 1992 |
| Other name | Shakib Cham |
| Citizenship | Ugandan |
| Education | Nakasero Primary School Cambridge College Gayaza |
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| Years active | 2010–present |
| Agent | Brian Muhumuza Bishanga/BM Publications |
| Known for | Appearances on Young, Famous & African Marriage to Zari Hassan |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 1 |
Early life and education
editCareer
editBusiness ventures
editLutaaya entered the business sector around 2010, primarily in Uganda's automotive industry. He founded Cham Motors (also known as Cham's Approved Cars), a car dealership specialising in new and used vehicles.[3] He subsequently launched King Cham Collections, an urban apparel brand, and Aliko Minerals Uganda, a mineral trading company.[3]
Reality television
editLutaaya appeared in season three of Netflix's reality series Young, Famous & African, which premiered on 17 January 2025. The season was primarily filmed in Johannesburg, South Africa, and featured affluent African celebrities. Other cast members included Bonang Matheba, Diamond Platnumz, Ini Edo, Khanyi Mbau, and 2Face Idibia.[1]
Corporate boxing
editLutaaya has participated in corporate boxing matches in Uganda. On 12 October 2024, he competed in an event organised by the Uganda Boxing Federation as part of the Champions League series, defeating television personality JK Kazoora at the NCS Indoor Arena in Lugogo, Kampala. The match ended when Kazoora surrendered in the third round.[4][5]
On 30 August 2025, Lutaaya faced musician Rickman Manrick in a celebrity boxing match billed as "The Kampala Rumble" at the MTN Arena Lugogo. He lost by knockout in the second round.[6][7]
Personal life
editLutaaya married Zari Hassan, a Ugandan-South African businesswoman and socialite, in a private Islamic Nikah ceremony on 18 April 2023 in South Africa.[1][2] He has one child from a previous relationship.[2] Through his marriage, he is stepfather to Hassan's five children from her previous relationships with the late Ivan Semwanga and Diamond Platnumz.[2]
Controversies
edit2024 robbery
editIn January 2024, Lutaaya reported that he was robbed at a supermarket in his Kampala neighbourhood. He stated that a thief snatched his bag containing two mobile phones, cash, and expensive chains. He publicly accused an associate of musician Pallaso of involvement in the theft, though the accused denied the allegations.[8][9]
2025 police investigation
editIn December 2025, Kampala Metropolitan Police summoned Lutaaya for questioning in connection with an alleged robbery and assault at Chezz Boss Mutoto Bar in Munyonyo, Kampala. According to police spokesperson Luke Owoyesigyire, the incident occurred on 27 December 2025, when a group allegedly attacked patrons and stole mobile phones from four victims. A case was registered at Kabalagala Police Station.[10][11] Lutaaya denied involvement in the robbery, stating that he intervened to stop a fight between two groups at the bar.[10]
References
edit- 1 2 3 "Zari Hassan meets new lover Shakib Lutaaya's parents". Nation Africa. Retrieved 9 January 2026.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Who is Shakib Lutaaya? Quick Facts". Tuko.co.ke. Retrieved 9 January 2026.
- 1 2 "Zari Finally Gives Details on Hubby Shakib's Lucrative Business". Pulse Live Kenya. Retrieved 9 January 2026.
- ↑ "Corporate Boxing: Socialite Shakib Lutaaya out-punches media personality JK Kazoora, kisses Zari Hassan in the ring at Lugogo". Kawowo Sports. 13 October 2024. Retrieved 9 January 2026.
- ↑ "Embrace corporate boxing, urges Kazoora ahead of his fight with Shakib". Nile Post. 20 September 2024. Retrieved 9 January 2026.
- ↑ "Zari Hassan distressed as husband Shakib Cham suffers knockout loss in Kampala boxing match". TNX Africa. 30 August 2025. Retrieved 9 January 2026.
- ↑ "Sheilah Gashumba's Ex-lover Rickman Floors Zari Hassan's Husband Shakib Cham In Boxing Bout". MBU. 31 August 2025. Retrieved 9 January 2026.
- ↑ "Zari's husband robbed in his neighbourhood 2 weeks after armed thugs raided their home". K24 TV. 13 January 2024. Retrieved 9 January 2026.
- ↑ "Zari's hubby makes weighty vow after being robbed". Mpasho. 13 January 2024. Retrieved 9 January 2026.
- 1 2 "Police summon Shakib over Munyonyo bar robbery". New Vision. 30 December 2025. Retrieved 9 January 2026.
- ↑ "Shakib Cham: Zari's Hubby Summoned over Assault, Robbery at Munyonyo Bar". ChimpReports. December 2025. Retrieved 9 January 2026.