Chivàyo has dolled out $15m in cars and gifts since January 2024
Sir Wicknell Chivayo has gifted a staggering tally of luxury vehicles and millions of dollars in cash to a wide array of Zimbabwean personalities since January 2024. The total estimated value of this giving spree has soared to well over US$15 million.
Here is a detailed breakdown of the individuals and organisations who have been on the receiving end of this remarkable generosity.
Music and Arts Superstars 🎶
The arts community has been a major beneficiary, with many prominent musicians and comedians receiving top-of-the-range vehicles:
Jah Prayzah (Mukudzei Mukombe): Received a Mercedes-Benz S500 worth a reported US180,000, a Toyota Aqua for his son’s
school runs, a 2025 Range Rover Autobiography after a successful album launch, and a US150,000 cash bonus.
Alick Macheso: Gifted a 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLE400d valued at US$140,000.
Sulumani Chimbetu: Received a 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLE300d for his support of ZANU PF.
Sandra Ndebele: Gifted a Mercedes-Benz GLE400d worth approximately US$155,000.
Killer T (Kelvin Kusikwenyu): Received a 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLE350d for his support at rallies.
Mambo Dhuterere & Mai Dhuterere: The gospel couple received matching 2023 Toyota Fortuner 2.8 GD6 SUVs, along with US50,000 for him and US100,000 for his wife.
Nicholas Zakaria: Received a 2024 Toyota Fortuner in recognition of his musical contributions.
Jeys Marabini (Majahawodwa Ndlovu): Gifted a Toyota Hilux for entertaining at national events.
Andy Muridzo, Mathias Mhere & Diana Samkange: Each gifted a 2015 Mercedes-Benz C180 for supporting national and charity events.
Gospel Stars: Olivia “Mai” Charamba, Mechanic Manyeruke, and Leonard Zhakata each received a 2024 Toyota Fortuner. Dorcas Moyo was given a 2025 Toyota Fortuner and US$20,000 cash after being cyber-bullied.
Comedians & Actors: Comedians Admire “Bhutisi” Kuzhangaira and Rolland “Boss Khedha” Lunga received Toyota Aqua cars for pro-government content. Actor Mavery and comedian Kapfupi (Freddy Manjalima) also received Toyota Aquas. Kapfupi later received a replacement Aqua and US$3,000 cash after the first was wrecked.
Other Artists: Sniper Storm was gifted a Mercedes-Benz C200 after a public plea, and Jah Master received the same model for his musical support at rallies. Daisy Mtukudzi, wife of the late Oliver Mtukudzi, was given a 2024 Toyota Fortuner.
Religious and Spiritual Leaders 🙏
Church leaders and prophets have been honoured with some of the most expensive vehicles and significant cash donations:
Bishop Nehemiah Mutendi (ZCC): Received a 2025 Range Rover Autobiography SV, a 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser 300, and later an ultra-luxury 2025 Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS600 (worth US550k)as a replacement after an accident. The Zion Christian Church(ZCC) also received a US1,000,000 cash donation.
Prophet Walter Magaya: Gifted an ultra-luxury 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLS600 Maybach (US450,000)and a US100,000 cash donation for his church’s philanthropic work.
Mrs. Magaya: Received a 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser and US$50,000 cash as a personal token.
Prophet Ian Ndlovu: Gifted a 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser 300 VXR for his calls to national prayer, plus US$100,000 for his church building.
Mrs. Ndlovu: Received a 2025 Toyota Fortuner and US$50,000 for her charity work.
Johanne Masowe Leaders: Lawrence Lavious Katsiru received a 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLS450, while his wife Violet was reportedly gifted a 2025 Lexus LX450d. Madzibaba Israel Muhana received a 2022 Lexus SUV and later a 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE300d.
Street Preacher Trymore Muparinga: Gifted a 2025 Toyota Fortuner and US$50,000 to support his grassroots ministry.
Sports and Media Figures ⚽️
Legends of sport and media have also been recognised:
Peter Ndlovu: The football legend was gifted a 2024 BMW X6 M worth around US$144,000.
Moses Chunga & Charles Mabika: The football legend and veteran commentator were each gifted a 2024 Toyota Fortuner for their contributions.
Scottland FC: The 2024 NRSL Champions received a stunning 20 Toyota Aqua cars for the team and a US$1,000,000 cash pledge to support their promotion.
Highlanders FC: Received an initial US250,000 as part of aUS1 million sponsorship pledge.
Rebecca “Mai Chisamba” Chisamba: The veteran TV host was honoured as a “national treasure” with a 2024 Toyota Fortuner.
DJ Towers (Tawanda Marimbe): The social media personality was rewarded with a 2025 Toyota Fortuner and US$50,000 cash for his “outspoken loyalty to ZANU PF”.
Business and Civic Leaders
Busisa Moyo & Dr. Nicholas Ndebele: The ZITF Chairman and CEO were each gifted a 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser 300 VXR, valued at around US$200,000 each, for their exceptional leadership.
The sheer scale is breathtaking. In the 2024 calendar year alone, Chivayo distributed over 60 cars and more than US$10.54 million in combined cash and vehicle value. With 2025 gifts including multiple ultra-luxury Maybachs and Land Cruisers, the total continues to climb, cementing this period as one of the most talked-about philanthropic sprees in recent memory.
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