Ntsiki Mazwai Reacts to Wicknell Chivayo's Massive Shoe Collection After His Death

• Ntsiki Mazwai shared a video of Wicknell Chivayo's walk-in closet packed with hundreds of designer sneakers after his death
• Chivayo died on 30 September 2026 when a helicopter crashed in Marondera, Zimbabwe, reigniting debate about his wealth
• The poet and activist used the footage to question greed and the pursuit of money at the expense of values

Poet and activist Ntsiki Mazwai has stirred up a conversation across social media after sharing a video tour of the late Wicknell Chivayo's lavish dressing room, packed with hundreds of pairs of designer sneakers, just one day after his death. The timing of the post has prompted a wave of strong opinions about wealth, corruption, and legacy.

Chivayo, the controversial Zimbabwean businessman, died on 30 September 2026 when a helicopter he was travelling in crashed in Marondera, Zimbabwe. His death immediately reignited scrutiny over his flamboyant lifestyle and how he amassed his fortune, given his close ties to Zanu-PF and President Emmerson Mnangagwa.

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Ntsiki's Sharp Words on Wealth and Greed

Mazwai, known for her outspoken commentary on South African and African politics, shared the first-person walkthrough-style clip on X, which moves through a sprawling dressing room filled with folded clothing, shelves of designer footwear, and finally a carpeted bedroom floor blanketed with rows upon rows of sneakers. The footage carries the unmistakable tone of a "wealth reveal" video.

Her posts accompanying the share pulled no punches. "Greed is one of the seven deadly sins, no?" she wrote in one message. In another, she reflected: "May money never make me lose my values. May I never be a slave to money. May my principles always overrule money." She also added: "I have realised that we live amongst a people who will do anything for money…"

Watch the video of Chivayo's shoe collection that sparked the debate:

Mzansi and Zimbabwe React

The post drew responses from across the continent, with opinions divided between condemnation of Chivayo's wealth and calls to respect the dead.

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@planet_h_e_r wrote: "Ginimbi and this one's deaths just don't sit right in my spirit. It's giving, you've completed your contract with us; thank you for joining 🧙‍♀️🐍 and associates. Don't forget to give us your review down there."

@Chikadaya24076 was blunt about the anger many Zimbabweans feel: "This is why we are angry, frustrated and unforgiving of the likes of Wicknell & his ZANU-PF handlers. This guy has no employees, just shell companies and bank accounts and proximity to Emmerson Mnangagwa. Thieves are running out of lives."

@KingsRuebe55791 pushed back: "He was enjoying his money. He's money he's life. He shared his money with a lot of people, so word greed can't equate with showing off his shoes or cars."

@MudarePatience paid his respects: "The LV, Gucci, Amani etc shoes 👞👟 of this brother. May God grant him peace, MHDSRIP 😴"

@manhla kept it simple: "Ohh yes and now all of that is left behind give them to the ppl."

@NdabaeM asked Mazwai: "Siswam, are you Catholic? Just asking njeee angilwi."

@FloydWisan90055 concluded: "He experienced heaven on earth."

Source: Briefly News