Wicknell Chivayo's Jacob & Co Video Resurfaces After His Death, Revealing Unpaid Watch Deal
- A resurfaced video shows Zimbabwean millionaire Wicknell Chivayo at Jacob & Co's Geneva headquarters discussing luxury watches worth millions
- Jacob & Co quietly deleted all content linked to Chivayo after he and his wife Lucy died in a helicopter crash on 30 September 2026
- An X user suggested the brand's post removal was connected to Chivayo's unfinished payments, not a distancing from his controversies
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A selfie-style video filmed inside what appears to be a private suite or hotel room is making the rounds on social media, showing Zimbabwean millionaire Wicknell Chivayo excitedly showing off a collection of Jacob & Co timepieces displayed in jewellery boxes. The footage has taken on a whole new weight following his death.
Chivayo and his wife, Lucy, died in a helicopter crash near Marondera on 30 September 2026. Shortly after, luxury watch brand Jacob & Co quietly removed all Instagram content connected to the businessman, doing so without any public statement or explanation.
Wicknell Chivayo's shopping spree
The video dates back to July 2026, when Chivayo was personally hosted by Jacob & Co founder Jacob Arabo at the brand's Geneva headquarters. During that visit, the businessman spent approximately $4.3 million (roughly R70 369 973) on timepieces. Among his purchases was the Billionaire Double Tourbillon, a flagship piece priced at $3.4 million. Also featured in the video are two Caviar Angel Cut diamond watches, which Chivayo proudly described as pieces no one had ever purchased before, saying they had just been released.
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In the clip, Arabo can be heard asking whether Chivayo also wanted to acquire something for his wife. Chivayo's energy visibly shifts at the suggestion, revealing that he intended to return "a couple of months later" once the current purchases were settled, with the next goal being an all-yellow diamond piece.
On Monday, 5 October 2026, X user @BornfaceBandaa shared the video with the caption:
"In case you were wondering why Wicknell's Jacob & Co. posts were taken down, the man himself mentioned finishing payments months later in this video. Unfortunately, he died before completing them."
Watch the video that sparked the discussion below:
Peeps weigh in on Chivayo's watch haul
The post drew sharp and varied reactions from across the continent. Here is what people had to say:
@advofchange criticised:
"Only people who don't know about timepieces buy this scam that Jacob sells."
@Africankobra observed:
"When Jacob says, 'And for your wife, nothing?' You can see the fat fool lose his energy because he knows he can't say 'no' for fear of being labelled broke, etc. He knows he can't afford a new expensive piece before he has paid for what he has. Jacob makes these fools his slaves 😂"
@SamMathambo remarked:
"Vanity of vanities,’ says the preacher. Vanity of vanities, all is vanity. Ecclesiastes 1:2"
@AnisaBagz said:
"So sad 😞 😔 😟 African leaders squandering 💰 in white man's land. While Africans back home are dying because of lack of clean drinking water 🚰"
@SPEAKYOURMINDD claimed:
"Not a good enough reason; his insurance can cover the rest of the payments. So no loss there."
@Zoxo71071795 highlighted:
"And he was caught off guard when the man said, 'When you finish paying,' and, embarrassed, he even took a deep breath."
@katsiyatota alleged:
"Lay-by deals 🤦🏿♂️"
Wicknell Chivayo did not own helicopter
Meanwhile, Briefly News reported that reports have also emerged suggesting Wicknell Chivayo did not own the helicopter he was travelling in when the crash occurred.
The revelation has left Zimbabweans questioning whether the late socialite's lavish lifestyle was built on borrowed assets.
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