#SHOWBIZ: Zaki Yamani denies strained relationship with brother Osama

Zaki Yamani has dismissed claims that his relationship with his elder brother Osama Yamani Abdillah has deteriorated due to a misunderstanding over social media content. The dispute began when Zaki suggested that Osama make more content with their father, veteran singer Datuk Jamal Abdillah. Zaki, 20, clarified that the misunderstanding was promptly resolved after Osama contacted him directly to rectify his remarks.

Zaki shared that Osama sent him a lengthy, heartfelt message expressing his gratitude for his constant support and promising to work even harder in the future. Initially, Zaki assumed Osama might have misinterpreted the situation or only read the headline, but after their conversation, he understood and the issue was resolved. The brothers, who reside apart and have busy schedules, still make an effort to see each other when possible.

Zaki recounted a recent encounter where they enjoyed pizza together. Regarding his original suggestion, Zaki explained that it stemmed from his own experience with online content creation and was not intended to impose his ideas on his brother. He clarified that he never intended to force his brother to collaborate with him, stating that he was merely offering a suggestion.

Zaki added that while Osama has the advantage of living with their father, he could focus on creating his own standalone content if he preferred. The initial conflict arose following a media interview in which Zaki encouraged Osama to be more proactive on social media, suggesting he leverage their father's fame to build his own presence in the entertainment industry.

In response, Osama posted on Threads to clarify that he wanted to establish his own identity based on his own merits, rather than relying on their father's fame.