Laughter Rewarded: Wicknell Chivayo Gifts Comic Elder US$150k for House After Making the President Laugh
Written By: Oudney Patsika the Chief Editor at Sona Headlines & Marketing Officer at Sona Solar Zimbabwe
Flamboyant businessman Wicknell Chivayo has rewarded Zimbabwean comedian Comic Elder with a massive US$150,000 to buy a house, following the entertainer's recent recognition by President Emmerson Mnangagwa. Chivayo praised the power of comedy in helping Zimbabweans overcome daily stress through laughter.
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A Tribute to the "Healers of Our Nation"
In his statement, Chivayo celebrated young comedians as "the unsung HEALERS of our Nation." He singled out Comic Elder, whose real name is Leroy Tadiwanashe Zaware, for his exceptional talent and natural humor, which recently earned him the highest recognition from President Mnangagwa at the National Youth Symposium.
"For a young comedian to make the PRESIDENT of the REPUBLIC laugh is never a small achievement !!! More importantly, His Excellency’s words that, “NDAFARA NEWE MFANA” sets you apart and ukafadza President, neniwo unenge wandifadza and wafadza NYIKA YESE !!!!"
A Life-Changing Gift
As a token of appreciation, Chivayo instructed the comedian to see his lawyer, Sikhumbuzo Mpofu, to collect US$150,000 in cash. The funds are designated for Comic Elder to "buy yourself a decent HOUSE in any area of your choice," with flexible arrangements for the purchase.
An Inspiration to the Youth
Chivayo concluded his message by framing the gesture as an inspiration for all young people in Zimbabwe. He wrote:
"Let this gesture serve as an INSPIRATION to all young people, that with PATIENCE, hard work and PASSION, your time will certainly come. In GOD’s time, He will make everything PERFECT !!!! To my young brother Comic Elder, well done and a BIG CONGRATULATIONS to you, please continue to make ZIMBABWE laugh."
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Comic Elder, real name Leeroy Tadiwanashe Zaware, is a popular young Zimbabwean comedian who gained fame through his viral social media skits and multiple character performances.
He gifted him US$150,000 in cash with the specific instruction to buy a "decent house" in any area of his choice.
The gift was a token of appreciation for his comedic talent and, more specifically, for making President E. D. Mnangagwa laugh during the National Youth Symposium. This follows another recent gift where Comic Elder Received a Presidential Gift Of A Double Cab.
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