The late Ivan Ssemwanga with Zari Hassan
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On Tuesday, popular Ugandan celebrity and businesswoman Zari Hassan celebrated her late husband Ivan Ssemwanga uniquely on what would have been his birthday.

Mr Ssemwanga who died in May 2017 would have turned 46 on December 12 this year as it was his birthday.

Although he passed away about six years ago, Zari Hassan took time to remember the father of her three eldest children and celebrated him on social media.

 
 
 

"Happy birthday. I hope the angels are celebrating with him," Zari wrote in a photo of the late Ugandan businessman and businessman she posted on Instagram.

In another post, the mother of five shared a memorable photo of her and her late husband relaxing together in an entertainment area.

In a statement, she celebrated the great legacy left by the late businessman and assured his continuity.

"The legacy lives on. Happy birthday," she wrote. The beautiful singer and the late Ssemwanga were officially married for about two years before they separated in 2013.

 
 
 

The two Ugandans who lived and worked in South Africa had three children together.

Mr Ssemwanga, who was a wealthy businessman in South Africa, died at the Steve Biko Academic Hospital in Pretoria, South Africa where he was rushed in critical condition.

He was later buried in his village Nakaliro in an expensive event attended by famous and rich people in Uganda and elsewhere including musicians Jose Chameleone, Bobi Wine, SK Mbuga, and Weasel.

A large amount of money and expensive wines were poured into the businessman's grave after his coffin was lowered.

Ssemwanga who was identified as the leader of the Rich Gang in Uganda died at the age of 39.

Later Zari ventured into a relationship with Diamond and had two more children with him.