Controversial businessman Wicknell Chivayo on Thursday, 05 October gifted ZIYA Cultural Arts Trust trio cast, Sabhuku Vharazipi, Chairman and Mbuya Mai John, US$10 000 cash each.
This was after the comedians produced a video in which they praised him and President Emmerson Mnangagwa for gifting artistes such as Chief Hwenje and DJ Masomere with luxurious vehicles.
Previously, Chivayo (DJ) David Masomere, a teacher at Ndarama High School in Masvingo, received a brand new Toyota GD6 and a house from Chivayo.
He also donated a Toyota GD6 and house to another ZANU PF praise singer Chief Hwenje for his song “Mai Welly”.
The previous week, Chivayo shared a post on his social media pages promising to give out cash to Sabhuku Vharazipi (whose real name is David Mubaiwa), Mai John (Kumbirai Chikonye), and Chairman (Wellington Chidara).
And, exactly a week after Chivayo made the announcement, Vharazipi and crew were each given US$10 000.
He also gave each of the artistes US$2000 for refuelling.
Speaking after receiving the money, Vharazipi joked that he also needed a car. He said:
Basa raitwa nemukuru tinoritenda, tazviona asi sabhuku vanofamba neshoka. We appreciate what Chivayo has done for us but the village head doesn’t have a car.
After the donations, the ZIYA Cultural Arts Trust trio joined Chivayo and Chief Hwenje for a group photo.
Chivayo’s source of wealth is not known but he has been reported to have close ties with top politicians in Zimbabwe including former President Robert Mugabe‘s family.
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