Wicknell Chivayo's Children Spotted Crying at Father's Vigil in Harare
- Wicknell Chivayo's children arrived at the Gletwin venue in Harare for the first time since he died in a helicopter crash
- John and Atarah Chivayo were seen crying alongside their mother, Chivayo's ex-wife Sonja Madzikanda, at the emotional gathering
- A family spokesman had confirmed the children were receiving support before joining mourners at the night vigil
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A heartbreaking video from Harare has captured the moment Wicknell Chivayo's children, John and Atarah, arrived at the Gletwin venue to mourn their father for the first time since his death.
The footage, filmed outdoors at night, shows a dense crowd of mourners packed tightly behind a red-and-black barrier rope, many dressed in coordinated black and white attire. The mood is visibly solemn and emotionally charged as the crowd reacts to the children's arrival near the front of the gathering.
Children's first public appearance after Chivayo's death
John and Atarah arrived at the vigil alongside their mother and Chivayo's ex-wife, Sonja Madzikanda. Family spokesman Herbert Chivayo had earlier confirmed the children were being supported before making their way to join the mourners.
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Wicknell Chivayo, one of Zimbabwe's most prominent and controversial businessmen, died in a helicopter crash, leaving behind a stunned nation and a grieving family.
Watch the emotional moment Chivayo's children arrived at the Harare vigil:
Zimbabwe reacts to heartbreaking scenes
The footage drew an outpouring of grief from Zimbabweans online, with many expressing particular sadness over young John's visible devastation.
@political6778 shared:
"Not a fan of Wiki and his controversies, but seeing John and Atarah Chivayo crying nonstop right now 💔 😢 Especially John, he's old enough to fully understand what death means, and seeing the kiddo that hurt is heavy, man."
@DandaroOnline wrote:
"Heartbreaking 💔"
@beemurandu88 added:
"Sad how we live without knowing how much time is left. May the kids be comforted."
@QueenUzumba reflected:
"Wicknell loved his kids. It's a sad moment."
@Tonde_Shamu offered:
"A father is a boy's superhero; to see him gone at that age is painful. Sorry, young man."
Wicknell's video with his kids trends
In a previous article, Briefly News reported that a resurfaced TikTok video showed Wicknell Chivayo sharing a playful moment with his children inside a Rolls-Royce.
The cute moment, filmed during what appeared to be a school run, quickly moved viewers online.
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