Controversial Zimbabwean businessman and socialite Wicknell Chivayo, along with his wife Lucy “Lulu” Muteke, were laid to rest on Thursday, October 8, 2026, following their tragic deaths in a helicopter crash on October 1, 2026. The funeral brought Harare’s Central Business District to a standstill as thousands gathered to pay their last respects to the flamboyant couple.
However, the mourning period has been overshadowed by a significant social media firestorm and posthumous drama, with Chivayo’s family reportedly appealing to President Emmerson Mnangagwa for protection of their inheritance. Speculation around a “fake death” also circulated widely on social media, adding to the controversy surrounding the tycoon’s passing and burial.
Key Players Involved
- Wicknell Chivayo: Deceased controversial Zimbabwean businessman and socialite.
- Lucy “Lulu” Muteke: Deceased wife of Wicknell Chivayo.
- President Emmerson Mnangagwa: Appealed to by the Chivayo family regarding inheritance.
- Chivayo Family: Involved in appeals for inheritance protection.
Event Timeline
- October 1, 2026: Wicknell Chivayo and wife Lucy Muteke reportedly perish in a helicopter crash.
- October 8, 2026: Chivayo and Muteke are laid to rest at Sahwira Glen Forest Memorial Park in Harare.
- October 9, 2026: Gambakwe Media reports on the Chivayo family’s appeal to President Mnangagwa for inheritance protection and the ongoing social media firestorm.
