Renowned Sungura musician Nicholas “Madzibaba” Zakaria is the latest artist to receive a car from controversial businessman Wicknell Chivayo.
Chivayo posted on social media from Dubai on Monday that Madzibaba should pick up his 2024 Toyota Fortuner 2.8D 4×4 GD6 SUV from Exquisite Dealership.
Chivayo stated that the car gift was given in recognition of Zakaria’s continuing support for ZANU PF, involvement in national events, and “significant and remarkable contribution” to the country’s music industry.
He wrote:Chivayo was recently embroiled in a public controversy with Zakaria after a video surfaced online showing the musician conversing with another individual at a mechanic shop while his car underwent repairs.
The individual, seemingly a fan, inquired about Zakaria’s car. Zakaria explained that he had been using the same car for years, which had become old and prone to breakdowns.
Despite the fan’s suggestion that a music legend like Zakaria deserved a better car for shows or church, there was no mention of Wicknell Chivayo in the conversation, nor any request for a car from him.
The individual, seemingly a fan, inquired about Zakaria’s car. Zakaria explained that he had been using the same car for years, which had become old and prone to breakdowns.
Despite the fan’s suggestion that a music legend like Zakaria deserved a better car for shows or church, there was no mention of Wicknell Chivayo in the conversation, nor any request for a car from him.
However, Chivayo took offence to the video, interpreting it as a demand for a car from him. He publicly criticised Zakaria, accusing him of seeking a car gift.
In response to Chivayo’s outburst, Zakaria clarified that the video was merely an advertisement for the mechanic’s business and expressed no intention to tell Chivayo how to spend his money.
