Wicknell Chivayo and Scott Sakupwanya’s Masowe Worship Video Resurfaces After His Death

• An old video of late businessman Wicknell Chivayo and Scottland FC president Scott Sakupwanya at a Masowe worship session resurfaced after Chivayo's death
• Chivayo died in a helicopter crash in the Marondera area on 30 September 2026, alongside his wife and four others, with no survivors
• Scottland FC released a statement mourning its major sponsor, who had pledged US$500,000 if the club retained its league title

Old footage of late businessman Wicknell Chivayo and Scottland FC president Pedzai "Scott" Sakupwanya participating in a Masowe worship session has resurfaced following Chivayo's death, drawing renewed attention to a side of the businessman less frequently seen in public.

Chivayo died in a helicopter crash in the Marondera area on 30 September 2026. He was among six people killed, including his wife Lucy Muteke. Zimbabwean authorities confirmed there were no survivors, and President Emmerson Mnangagwa subsequently confirmed Chivayo was among the deceased.

Chivayo and Sakupwanya caught in a religious Moment

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In the resurfaced clip, both men are seen taking part in singing during a Masowe worship session. Sakupwanya, who serves as president and owner of Scottland FC, appears visibly engaged at one point, removing his hat as the singing continues. The gesture has drawn particular notice from viewers watching the footage in the days since Chivayo's passing.

The clip also reflects the close bond between the two men, who had become prominent figures in Zimbabwean football through their shared involvement with Scottland FC. Chivayo served as the club's major financial backer, while Sakupwanya held the leadership role at the club.

The term vaimbiri, associated with singing traditions within Johane Masowe Chishanu worship, refers to those who specialise in spiritual choruses. That context gives the footage additional weight for viewers familiar with the tradition, placing Chivayo and Sakupwanya firmly within an established religious setting rather than a casual performance.

Chivayo's legacy at Scottland FC

Chivayo had been one of the most significant financial forces behind Scottland FC's rise through Zimbabwean football. He reportedly pledged US$1 million following the club's promotion to the Premier Soccer League and remained an active supporter as the team competed at the top level.

As recently as September 2026, he had publicly promised US$500,000 should the club retain its league title, along with additional incentives tied to its CAF Champions League campaign. Scottland FC released a statement mourning him as someone who had stood by the team "through every triumph and challenge."

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The Masowe video was filmed before Chivayo's death and does not reflect a recent gathering. It is part of a broader wave of old photographs and clips of Chivayo circulating online as Zimbabwe continues to mourn him. A separate piece of Masowe-related footage filmed on 21 September 2026, nine days before the crash, has also been reported as resurfacing in the same period.

Watch the clip of the moment below on Facebook.

For viewers encountering the clip now, the footage carries a different weight. What was once a quiet, private moment of worship has become part of how many Zimbabweans are remembering the businessman in the days after his death.

Wicknell Chivayo spent millions on Zimbabwean football

Briefly News previously reported that Wicknell Chivayo spent millions on Zimbabwean football over a decade, backing clubs, national teams and individual legends

Highlanders FC received more than US$2 million in combined contributions, including a US$285,000 team bus and four luxury vehicles

Source: Briefly News