Wicknell Chivayo’s lavish lifestyle: Luxury cars, private jets and designer fashion
Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo built a public image around luxury cars, private-jet travel, designer fashion and lavish celebrations before his death, alongside his wife Lucy, in a helicopter crash in Zimbabwe.
Wicknell Chivayo, known as "Sir Wicknell" in Zimbabwe, is a prominent businessman and philanthropist. He is widely recognized for his lavish lifestyle, which is frequently displayed on his social media accounts. His taste for expensive things is evident in the variety of luxury items he owns, such as cars, private jets, designer clothing, and accessories.
His family has confirmed that Chivayo and his wife, Lucy Muteke, were among six people killed in a car accident, highlighting the symbolic value of luxury vehicles in his wealth. Chivayo's car collection includes Rolls-Royce, Mercedes-Benz, Bentley, and Lamborghini models. In 2024, he showcased a Mercedes-Benz Maybach S680, which was priced around R6 million at the time.
He often gifted expensive vehicles to musicians, sports figures, and other public figures, such as gifting Jah Prayzah a 2025 Range Rover Autobiography and US$150,000. Chivayo's lifestyle extends beyond his automobiles, as he frequently travels on private jets to various destinations, including Dubai, New York, Paris, and London.
His social media posts often display glimpses of his jet-set lifestyle, further emphasizing his extravagance. Luxurious fashion, including designer footwear and statement clothing, is also a significant aspect of Chivayo's public image. His shoe collection, a subject of his online jokes, demonstrates his penchant for high-end fashion.
Chivayo's wealth primarily comes from lucrative government tenders, political connections, and diverse business ventures in energy, construction, and logistics.
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