"They Enjoyed Life": Wicknell Chivayo's Lamborghini Surprise for Wife Resurfaces After Their Deaths

• A resurfaced video shows Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo surprising his wife with a Lamborghini at a car dealership showroom
• The clip captured the emotional reveal, complete with a custom number plate made for the occasion
• The video went viral after both Wicknell and his wife passed away, leaving viewers heartbroken

A resurfaced TikTok video of Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo surprising his wife with a Lamborghini has moved thousands of viewers to tears. Both of them passed away in a helicopter crash.

The footage was filmed inside a car dealership showroom and captured the moment Chivayo's wife realised what was happening. Her reaction was one of complete shock. "Did you know?" someone asked off-camera. "No. Oh my gosh. Surprise," she responded, visibly overwhelmed.

What made the moment even more personal was a custom licence plate reading "MRS C" that had been prepared especially for her. The video by @thedaystarnewszw was not new, but it surfaced in late 2025 and quickly gained traction for a heartbreaking reason. Both Wicknell Chivayo and his wife, Lulu, had died, and viewers were watching the clip through a lens of grief. What had once been a joyful celebration had become a painful reminder of lives cut short. The clip drew thousands of views and an outpouring of emotion from Zimbabweans and others who had followed Chivayo's larger-than-life public persona. Watch the moment the surprise unfolded:

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Commenters on the TikTok post were overwhelmed by the bittersweet nature of the video:

@TEKKIES wrote:

"She also died??"

@NaPopolicious🥰🥰🇿🇼🇬🇧 wrote:

"Sorry Lulu"

@Mless shared:

"They enjoyed life and lived each day as if it were their last. Rest in Peace."

@Liana said:

"It's over now. RIP"

@mrsTee wrote:

"One day is one day."

Other Briefly News stories about Wicknell Chivayo's fatal helicopter crash

• Hours before the fatal chopper crash, Chivayo published a lengthy social media post titled "Saved the Best for Last," gifting two of his long-time lawyers luxury vehicles and over $750,000 in cash.
• A resurfaced podcast clip circulated online showing the late tycoon openly discussing his preference for luxury aircraft, including his ambition to own a Gulfstream G800 jet.
• Just hours before taking his fatal flight, Chivayo made a final $250,000 (R4.1 million) donation to Highlanders Football Club.

Source: Briefly News