HARARE – Eunice Dembo widow of the late great Zimbabwean musician Leonard Dembo, has expressed her joy at becoming the latest beneficiary of Wicknell Chivayo’s generosity, saying the controversial tenderprenuer’s gifts were a fitting reward for her late husband’s work.
Mai Dembo, was on Youth Day given a new Toyota Fortuner and a US$50 000 cash donation to start her business.
Her two sons — Morgan and Tendai — and her daughter Fenistia were also given Toyota Aqua cars.
The gifts came after recent media reports that Mai Dembo was in the financial doldrums and was even struggling to take care of her medical bills.
Speaking to H-Metro, Mai Dembo said she was at a loss for words in light of the donation.
“Firstly, I want to thank my son (Chivayo) for remembering me. I am speechless, totally out of words to thank him. I never expected him to have it in his mind that I am there as his mother.
“He has donated cars and money to me and my three children, imagine four cars and US$50K to start our own business,” she said.
She said the generous gift could prove to be a cornerstone for the family’s future.
“I think my brothers, children and in-laws here are going to help me in my movements as you all know that I am no longer able to walk around alone. My dream now is to work hard so that one day I will invite my son (Chivayo) to come and witness the fruits of his gesture.
“I think it is historic that one artist receives four cars and US$50 000 on top. This has defined the late legendary Dembo’s legacy. May God give Chivayo many years of long healthy life,” she said.
