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i told them i am a SADC Chairman so i Will Chair ,
they were like “wow ,such a Greatman”
#Lusaka

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By Showbiz Reporter | ZimEye | “Enzo Ishall’s Wheelchair Diplomacy: A Satirical SADC Chairmanship Stunt That Leaves Zimbabwean Leaders in Shock”

Lusaka, Zambia – Zimbabwe’s music sensation Enzo Ishall has taken social media by storm with a tongue-in-cheek display that appears to mock President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s obsession with the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Chairmanship. The satirical post comes a year after the fiery remarks from Mnangagwa’s spokesperson, Chris Mutsvangwa, who demanded that Zambia “give back our SADC” following the bloc’s critique of Zimbabwe’s controversial presidential elections.

Enzo, known for his sharp wit and bold personality, posted a series of photos at Kenneth Kaunda International Airport in Lusaka, Zambia, seated confidently in a wheelchair. Behind him, a friendly airport official is seen pushing him, with Enzo smiling in a manner that could only be described as smug. His caption? “I told them I am a SADC Chairman so I will Chair, they were like ‘wow, such a Greatman’.” The internet quickly erupted in laughter, recognizing the artist’s clever nod to Zimbabwe’s political scene and its leaders’ apparent fixation on claiming SADC authority.

This satirical jab comes on the heels of President Mnangagwa’s recent statement that artists traveling to other countries should declare themselves “SADC Chairmans,” a peculiar directive meant to “reinforce Zimbabwe’s standing in the region.” The directive, initially dismissed as a joke, appears to have gained an unexpected twist with Enzo’s interpretation, giving Zimbabweans a much-needed laugh amid economic hardships and political frustrations.

The post recalls Mutsvangwa’s infamous outburst last year, when he lambasted Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema, accusing him of “stealing” SADC from Zimbabwe. Hichilema had merely upheld an independent electoral report that questioned the legitimacy of Mnangagwa’s victory. Mutsvangwa’s nationalist outburst, which painted Zimbabwe as the rightful steward of SADC, was widely criticized as an embarrassing display of political entitlement. Enzo’s post, however, reframes the situation, using satire to highlight the absurdity of Zimbabwean politicians’ obsession with titles over tangible leadership.

With his humorously defiant “I am SADC Chairman” declaration, Enzo has managed to echo a sentiment felt by many: that Zimbabwe’s focus should shift from self-proclaimed titles to addressing pressing national issues. The artist’s playful mockery resonates with a frustrated public that has grown weary of its leadership’s focus on empty symbolism.

Enzo’s playful portrayal not only reminds Zimbabweans of the missed opportunity for real leadership but also serves as a masterclass in the art of subtle resistance. The superstar’s statement, though masked in humor, poses a potent question: what good is a chairmanship when those who claim it fail to stand up for their people?

In conclusion, while Enzo Ishall may not be a SADC Chairman, his fearless satire certainly has him sitting comfortably in the seat of Zimbabwean public opinion, turning an obsession with symbolic authority into a rallying cry for meaningful change. And in his “wheelchair diplomacy,” Enzo is rolling over the boundaries of art and politics, leaving Zimbabwe’s leaders to contemplate the irony of a nation that desperately wants to “chair” but struggles to lead.