“Everything Is Now History: SA Revisits Clip of Sonja Madzikanda Discussing Late Wicknell Chivayo

• An old video of Sonja Madzikanda, the ex-wife of the late Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo and mother of his two children, has resurfaced online
• The clip, originally shared on TikTok on 21 June, shows Sonja speaking candidly about her past relationship and marriage
• Viewers began revisiting the footage following Chivayo's passing in a fatal helicopter crash in Marondera, Zimbabwe, on 30 September 2026

An old live video recording featuring Sonja Madzikanda, the ex-wife of late Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo and mother of his two children, has resurfaced and drawn widespread attention across social media. The footage was originally shared by TikTok user @naceh2907 on 21 June. Viewers began revisiting the clip following the news of Chivayo’s passing, who died alongside his wife, Lucy, and four others in a fatal helicopter crash in Marondera, Zimbabwe, on 30 September 2026.

Sonja speaks on past relationship in resurfaced clip

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In the video, Sonja reflected openly on her relationship with Chivayo, sharing personal experiences and recounting the legal and emotional difficulties surrounding their separation. She discussed court judgments, marriage, and personal boundaries, explaining that she wanted to share her story as a form of closure and a warning to other women navigating similar situations. The resurfaced clip captured her discussing how her life was disrupted during the relationship, while detailing various personal hurdles she faced during their time together.

Watch Sonja's live in the TikTok video here.

Mzansi reacts to resurfaced video

Online users expressed a range of reactions in the comment section after the video re-emerged following Chivayo's passing.

@magonza23 commented

"You are a strong woman. I wish you the best."

@ Petronella Mbobola shared:

"And her life has been preserved."

@ RealProTech

"Forget everything; it's now history, my little sister."

@The Queen a.k.a Mai Riyo! noted:

"She is beautiful"

@SELF Love

"You have a story to tell other fellow women."

@Ntenju commented:

"Life changes; life is full of ups and downs"

More videos about Wicknell Chivayo

• Briefly News reported that a travel photo featuring the late Wicknell Chivayo's ex-wife and their two young children in first class prompted an outpouring of heartfelt sympathy online, as viewers rallied to offer their deepest condolences for the kids.
• Late Sir Wicknell Chivayo’s best friend, Tazvi Mhaka, broke his silence following the tycoon's death, paying tribute to him as a man who changed many people's lives.
• A throwback video of Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo surprising his wife, Lucy, with a custom-plated white Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon has moved social media users following their tragic deaths.

Source: Briefly News