"Top of the Range": Wicknell Chivayo’s Take on Travel by Aircraft Resurfaces After Fatal Crash
- Wicknell Chivayo appeared in a podcast-style interview boasting about his growing collection of private jets
- The Zimbabwean businessman hinted at upgrading to a Gulfstream G800, which he described as the top of the range
- The video resurfaced after Chivayo was killed in a helicopter crash, drawing emotional reactions online
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Wicknell Chivayo, the Zimbabwean businessman known for his lavish lifestyle, sat down for a candid studio interview and spoke openly about his passion for private jets and plans to keep upgrading. The clip, posted on TikTok by @tadiim24 on 5 May 2025, took on a deeply sombre meaning after Chivayo died in a helicopter crash.
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In the interview, the host noted that Chivayo had purchased a Gulfstream the previous year for $12.5 million (R206 million), followed by a $34 million (R562 million) aircraft just months later. When asked whether he was planning to launch an airline, Chivayo laughed off the question with characteristic bravado.
In the video shared by @tadiim24, the Zimbabwean billionaire explained that upgrading was simply part of his lifestyle. He said things got boring, so he always moved to the top of the range, going stage by stage. If he were to buy another aircraft, he said it would be the Gulfstream G800, priced at around $90 million(R1 billion), which he described as the top of the range. He jokingly compared the experience of flying privately to the frustration of commercial travel, popcorn delays and all.
The interview was recorded in a relaxed, light-hearted tone, with on-screen text identifying the subject as "Sir Wicknell Chivhayo on aircraft and private jets," alongside an image of a private jet. Watch the clip that resurfaced after his death below:
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Viewers mourn Wicknell Chivayo
The comments reflected a mixture of grief, disbelief and sober reflection, with many viewers struck by how differently the boastful interview read in hindsight. The video drew hundreds of comments after it resurfaced, with many viewers reflecting on the tragedy:
@Hans Hk wrote:
"RIP big guy 🙏🏾😭"
@Jeff Murimbechi commented:
"Different life problems."
@innomhako said:
"You were doing well, father, that's great."
Other Briefly News stories about Wicknell Chivayo's fatal helicopter crash
- Just hours before taking his fatal flight, Wicknell Chivayo made a final R4.1 million donation to Highlanders Football Club.
- Wicknell Chivayo published a lengthy post titled "Saved the Best for Last," gifting two of his long-time lawyers luxury vehicles and thousands in cash.
- Zimbabwean millionaire Wicknell Chivayo and his wife Lucy perished alongside four others when their private helicopter crashed near Marondera while en route to Harare, and an update was released about their kids.
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