Stefflon Don’s Wicknell Chivayo Tribute Raises Eyebrows: “Doesn’t She Know His Wife Also Died?”

• British rapper Stefflon Don posted a heartfelt tribute to Zimbabwean millionaire Wicknell Chivayo after his death in a helicopter crash
• The wording of her Instagram story left many Zimbabweans questioning whether she knew that Chivayo's wife Lucy also perished in the same crash
• Fans were divided online, with some defending Stefflon Don's post and others pointing out that she did briefly mention Lucy by name

British rapper Stefflon Don has found herself at the centre of online chatter after paying tribute to her late friend, Zimbabwean millionaire businessman Wicknell Chivayo. While the post was clearly intended as a heartfelt farewell, the way it was worded left many followers questioning whether she was aware that Chivayo's wife, Lucy, had also died in the same tragic incident.

Chivayo, who would have turned 46 in November, and his wife Lucy were killed when their helicopter crashed near Marondera on Wednesday evening, 30 September 2026. The aircraft went down in Kudenga Farm at around 5 p.m. while the couple were travelling to Harare.

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Stefflon Don mourns Wicknell Chivayo

Stefflon Don, who had dined with Chivayo in Dubai back in August 2026, shared a moving tribute on Instagram.

"My dear friend Wicknell... this one hurts deeply. My heart goes out to you, Lucy, and your beautiful family. I am so incredibly sorry," she wrote. She went on to describe him as "genuinely one of the kindest and most generous people I knew," adding that he always made people feel welcomed and valued.

While she did mention Lucy directly in her opening line, the bulk of the tribute focused on Chivayo alone, which prompted confusion among some readers who felt the tone suggested she may not have known Lucy had also passed away.

An X user, @Kupangende, shared a screenshot of the Instagram story with the caption:

"Mainini varikuziva here kuti Maiguru havasisipowo futi? 😕😭" — essentially asking in Shona whether the artist knew that Lucy was also gone.

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See the post below:

Peeps react to Stefflon Don's tribute

The post drew a range of responses from users:

@MissFidibo asked:

"Asi havaskuziva kuti madam vakafawo? (Does she not know that the wife also died?)"

@ChibaiwaTariro said:

"She mentioned Lucy wani (she mentioned Lucy)"

@akani2cul defended Stefflon Don:

"Chirungu ichi ataura bho wanii (I don't see any issue with her statement)"

@madyiraoutside urged:

"Read to understand."

Jackie Phamotse analyses Wicknell Chivayo’s movements

Meanwhile, Briefly News reported that Jackie Phamotse posted a cryptic analysis of Wicknell Chivayo's behaviour in the days leading up to his death.

Phamotse's post pointed to Chivayo's frantic visits to pastor friends and alleged money movements just days before the tragedy.

Source: Briefly News