Shakib Cham Lutaaya

Shakib Cham Lutaaya (born 5 January 1992), also known as Shakib Cham, is an Ugandan entrepreneur, reality television personality, corporate boxer, fashion entrepreneur and DJ. He gained public attention through his appearance in the third season of Netflix's reality series Young, Famous & African, which premiered in January 2025.

Early life and education

Lutaaya was born on 5 January 1992 in Kampala, Uganda. He attended Nakasero Primary School and later Cambridge College Gayaza for his secondary education. He subsequently launched King Cham Collections, an urban apparel brand, and Aliko Minerals Uganda, a mineral trading company.

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.

Personal life

Lutaaya married Zari Hassan, a Ugandan-South African businesswoman and socialite, in a private Islamic Nikah ceremony on 18 April 2023 in South Africa.

2025 police investigation

In 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. Lutaaya denied involvement in the robbery, stating that he intervened to stop a fight between two groups at the bar.