Ugandan socialite and entrepreneur Zari Hassan recently spoke about a part of her life few people knew about. Zari shared that she once worked as a maid in the UK long before she became famous.
“I’ve actually been a maid at some point. I did laundry and cleaned houses in the UK,” Zari revealed In an interview on her son Raphael Tlale’s YouTube channel,.
She left Uganda to find better opportunities, but life in the UK was tough.
Working as a maid was hard, but it taught her important lessons about hard work and respect.
“Working as a maid and handling household chores has given me immense respect for house assistants. I don’t take them for granted because I’ve been in their shoes,” she explained.
Along with her job as a maid, Zari worked late-night shifts in supermarkets, packing sandwiches and groceries to pay her bills.
“I’ve been working since I was 17. People often think ‘she’s just living this life,’ but I’ve truly earned it,” Zari said, reflecting on how her hard work helped her reach her current success.
Zari Hassan: Crazy Phone Bills
One of her toughest moments came when she received a huge phone bill for calling her mother in Uganda.
“I was shocked to learn I wouldn’t be paid due to the high telephone bill. I didn’t have money, relying solely on my weekly wages,” she said.
This made her realize she didn’t want to just work to survive.
“I did not want to just work for rent and transport. I aspired for better,” Zari shared.
Today, Zari Hassan enjoys success and luxury, but her journey was tough. Her story shows that with hard work and determination, you can achieve great things no matter where you start.
By Vivian K.