HARARE – Flamboyant tenderpreneur Wicknell Chivayo continues to shower musician Jah Prayzah with extravagant gifts, with his donations to the award-winning artist now estimated to be worth over US$600,000.
On Friday, Chivayo added another luxury vehicle to the growing list, gifting Jah Prayzah’s wife a 2024 Land Rover Defender 2.4 D as part of the musician’s birthday celebrations.
Chivayo’s generosity toward Jah Prayzah is not new. Their relationship dates back to 2017 when the businessman famously bought the first copy of Kutonga Kwaro for US$10,000 and added another US$2,000 for the musician’s wife in appreciation.
In the past year alone, Chivayo’s largesse has reached new heights. He gifted Jah Prayzah a top-of-the-range Mercedes Benz S500 valued at US$180,000. Around the same time, he also bought Toyota Aqua vehicles for Jah Prayzah, his son, and four of his female dancers.
In May, just a week after Jah Prayzah released his 14th studio album, Chivayo upped the ante, handing over the latest model Range Rover Autobiography and a cash gift of US$150,000.
Chivayo, who has become known for his extravagant support of Zimbabwean celebrities, justified his support for Jah Prayzah with a heartfelt tribute posted on social media.
“Over the years, we have seen great musicians whose voices have defined generations… but there has only been one musician whose music is not just about a good sound, but has a very deep spiritual meaning and connection.
“From humble beginnings in Uzumba Maramba Pfungwe, a young man has risen to become a global symbol of musical excellence… JAH PRAYZAH,” he wrote.
He also acknowledged the role played by Jah Prayzah’s wife in the star’s rise to the top.
“As men, we often overlook the women who stand firmly behind us… As I celebrate the birthday of my favourite musician of all time, I take this opportunity to say thank you to Mai Mukombe, for taking good care of our national music legend and icon,” he said.
With no signs of slowing down, Chivayo’s support for Jah Prayzah seems set to continue, reinforcing beliefs the musician is a darling of the ruling party.
