WATCH LIVE: Wicknell Chivayo and Wife Lucy Muteke’s Funeral Service Underway in Harare
The funeral service of businessman Wicknell Chivayo and his wife, Lucy Muteke, is officially underway at Olwen Crockery House and Doves Funeral Services in Harare, with the Vapostori leading the sacred proceedings.
SONJA MADZIKANDA: Sonja Madzikanda pictured during the funeral proceedings for Wicknell Chivayo and Lucy Muteke as family, friends and church members gathered ahead of the couple's burial at Glen Forest Memorial Park.
Vapostori Lead Funeral Rites
The Vapostori are conducting the funeral rites in accordance with their church doctrine, with the service bringing together members of the couple’s families and their broader church community at Olwen Crockery House.
The Chivayo Family
Among those seen entering the chapel to pay their final respects were close Chivayo family members, including Joachim “G6” Chivayo, Moreblessing Madeline Chivayo, and Ferg Chivayo.
High-Profile Guests & Luxury Fleet
The scale of Wicknell Chivayo's network is on full display as scores of mourners arrive at Doves Funeral Services in Harare. A massive fleet of top-of-the-range vehicles has lined up outside the venue, reflecting the lavish lifestyle Chivayo was known for during his lifetime.
Notable Arrivals
Among the high-profile guests spotted attending the solemn proceedings are Spirit Embassy founder Prophet Uebert Angel and prominent businessman and politician Scott Sakupwanya.
Lying In State at Gletwyn
Following the conclusion of the funeral service proceedings at the chapel, the remains of Wicknell Chivayo and his wife Lucy are expected to be transported to their family residence.
The Wednesday Vigil
The couple will lie in state at the Chivayo family home in Gletwyn on Wednesday night. A vigil will be held at the residence as relatives, friends, and other mourners gather to remember the couple ahead of their burial.
Glen Forest Burial
Their final resting place will be Glen Forest Memorial Park, where they are officially scheduled to be laid to rest on Thursday, accompanied by a massive public turnout.
Funeral Wake & Arrivals
An exclusive gallery capturing the diverse array of prominent musicians, sports stars, religious figures, and socialites who have gathered to pay their last respects to Wicknell Chivayo.
Sona Headlines Verdict
The Value of Independent Coverage
Hopewell Chin'ono is entirely correct to defend journalists like DJ Ollah. In an era where information moves at lightning speed, capturing historic moments like this massive funeral wake is vital. Audiences must understand the intense pressure and scheduling mechanics that allow independent journalists to deliver this free, high-quality coverage to our screens.
A Master Networker's Farewell
The sheer variety of mourners at the Gletwyn mansion—spanning orthodox church leaders to dancehall artists and sports executives—proves that Wicknell Chivayo was one of the most effective networkers in modern Zimbabwean history. His patronage knew no sector bounds, and that investment in people is now reflected in the massive turnout for his final farewell.
Frequently Asked Questions
Catch up on the key details surrounding the mourning period, the media coverage, and the legacy of the late Wicknell Chivayo and his wife Lucy.
The funeral service is currently underway at Olwen Crockery House and Doves Funeral Services in Harare, before the bodies are moved to the Gletwyn mansion for a Wednesday night vigil.
The Vapostori are leading the funeral proceedings in accordance with their church doctrine, attended by close family members like Joachim "G6" Chivayo and Moreblessing Madeline Chivayo.
The service has seen an incredible convergence of Zimbabwe's elite. High-profile guests spotted arriving include Prophet Uebert Angel, businessman Scott Sakupwanya, and numerous musicians and sports stars.
According to family spokesperson Herbert Chivayo, the bodies will lie in state at Gletwyn on Wednesday night. The official burial is scheduled for Thursday at Glen Forest Memorial Park, where a massive public turnout is expected.
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