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A photo of Kazakh singer Saken Maigaziyev posing with a young woman went viral on Instagram on January 5, 2026, sparking widespread debate across local social networks and renewing questions about how quickly unverified claims can spread online.

This was reported by the Infohub.kz news agency.

Where the photo came from

The image was posted on January 5 by the Instagram account @shik_cosmetolog. In the caption, the account owner wrote, “Saken is my older brother; I took a photo with my brother,” framing the picture as a family-style snapshot.

What people are saying

Social media users quickly offered their own interpretations. Some commenters suggested the woman resembled comedian Tursynbek Kabatov’s second wife, Aiman—an assertion that has not been confirmed and remains speculative.

Other reactions included lines such as “It all starts with calling someone ‘big brother’” and “Let’s wait for a podcast from Saken’s wife.” These are opinions rather than verified information.

Official response

As of the evening of January 6, 2026, neither Saken Maigaziyev nor other individuals mentioned in the comments had issued an official statement. This story will be updated if a response is released.

Why it matters

Content touching on public figures’ private lives spreads rapidly and can blur the line between rumor and fact. Verifying sources and distinguishing confirmed information from speculation are key media literacy skills for readers navigating fast-moving social feeds.