Zimbabwe entrepreneur Wicknell Chivayo is reported to have died when his aircraft crashed near Marondera, according to local media reports.

A man identified as Chivayo’s bodyguard filmed a selfie‑style video in an outdoor parking area, describing the loss as “irreplaceable” and uploading it to the Know Zimbabwe TikTok account.

The clip, posted on the @knowzimbabwe263 TikTok channel, quickly spread across social media, prompting an outpouring of grief from viewers.

In the recording the bodyguard speaks in a sombre tone, recalling Chivayo’s generosity and community spirit and insisting that his place in Zimbabwe’s history cannot be filled by anyone else.

He ends the tribute by addressing Chivayo directly, offering a personal farewell that captures the raw grief felt by those close to the businessman.

Chivayo was widely known in Zimbabwe for his flamboyant lifestyle and frequent charitable donations to communities and individuals in need.

His reported death in the Marondera crash has generated shock across the country, with tributes flowing from ordinary citizens and public figures alike.

The bodyguard’s video has become a focal point of online mourning, illustrating the personal loss felt by those who worked closely with the businessman.