A self-styled Zimbabwean prophet, David Gozho, popularly known as Madzibaba David, has been arrested in Goromonzi. This development comes just days after an audio recording, allegedly sent to him by the late businessman Wicknell Chivayo, went viral across Zimbabwean social media following Chivayo’s death in a helicopter crash. The arrest is reportedly in connection with a US$12,000 case involving an EcoCash agent.
The leaked audio has thrust the prophet into the centre of a storm, intertwining Zimbabwe’s celebrity culture, religious figures, and extraordinary personal wealth. Chivayo and his wife Lulu tragically lost their lives in the helicopter crash, prompting an outpouring of grief and widespread circulation of personal videos of Lulu. The alleged ritual audio has added another layer to the public’s fascination with the late businessman’s life and connections.
Key Players Involved
- Madzibaba David (David Gozho): Self-styled prophet arrested in connection with a US$12,000 case, following the virality of an audio recording allegedly sent to him by Wicknell Chivayo.
- Wicknell Chivayo: Late Zimbabwean businessman whose death in a helicopter crash led to the leaked audio and subsequent arrest of Madzibaba David.
- Lulu Chivayo: Wicknell Chivayo’s wife, who also perished in the helicopter crash, leading to emotional tributes and widespread sharing of her personal videos.
Event Timeline
- October 5, 2026: Madzibaba David was reportedly arrested in Goromonzi.
- Days prior to October 5, 2026: An audio recording allegedly sent by Wicknell Chivayo to Madzibaba David went viral on Zimbabwean social media following Chivayo’s death.
- October 6, 2026: News reports continue to surface regarding the virality of Chivayo’s wife’s videos and the predictions surrounding Chivayo’s death.
