By Showbiz Reporter-Controversial businessman and convicted fraudster Wicknell Chivhayo has lavished Zimdancehall star Enzo Ishall with a brand-new 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLE 400, valued at $145,000.
The gift is widely seen as a reward for Enzo’s visible support during Zanu PF’s 2023 election campaign.
Enzo Ishall, known for his hit songs such as Smart Rinotangira Kutsoka and Kanjiva, was a notable presence at Zanu PF rallies.
He even contested in the party’s primary elections for a council seat in Sunningdale but failed to secure the position.
Chivhayo, no stranger to extravagant displays of wealth, announced the gift on social media, calling Enzo a symbol of hard work, loyalty, and artistic brilliance.
He praised the musician’s ability to inspire the youth while aligning with the ruling party’s values.
“Your commitment to embracing the ghetto while conquering the world with GOD-GIVEN TALENT is a lesson for every young Zimbabwean aspiring for GREATNESS,” wrote Chivhayo, in a post filled with effusive praise for Enzo’s music and loyalty to Zanu PF.
The controversial businessman, who has made headlines for handing out luxury cars to celebrities in recent years, has faced ongoing questions about the source of his wealth.
Critics argue that these grand gestures are part of a broader strategy to co-opt public figures into endorsing Zanu PF, creating a facade of widespread support for the ruling party.
Chivhayo’s generosity toward Enzo Ishall follows a pattern of gifting expensive cars to celebrities, which analysts interpret as a calculated move to tie popular figures to Zanu PF’s brand.
The businessman’s ties to the party are well-documented, and his lavish spending often coincides with efforts to bolster its public image.
The timing of the gift—announced just before Christmas—has further fueled speculation about Chivhayo’s motives.
His social media post, rife with references to Enzo’s support of Zanu PF and his supposed role as a “true patriot,” underscores the political undertones of the gesture.
Enzo has yet to comment publicly on the gift, but his continued alignment with Zanu PF suggests he is unlikely to distance himself from the party or its benefactor.
The musician’s visibility at political events and his participation in the 2023 internal elections have marked him as a rising star within the party’s youth outreach efforts.
As questions linger about Chivhayo’s financial dealings and the ethics of his high-profile gifting, his latest move highlights the intersection of entertainment and politics in Zimbabwe.
The gift to Enzo Ishall not only reinforces the musician’s ties to Zanu PF but also raises concerns about the influence of money and patronage in shaping public perceptions of political legitimacy.
Chivhayo ended his announcement with holiday wishes for Enzo and his family, capping off a post that seamlessly blended personal admiration, political loyalty, and conspicuous wealth.