Harare, Zimbabwe – Zimbabwean socialite and businessman Wicknell Chivayo has sparked a heated exchange with his ex-wife, Sonja Madzikanda, after revealing details about their failed marriage on social media. The two, who share two children, John and Minana, divorced several months ago after seven years of marriage, but tensions between them seem far from resolved.
Chivayo’s Public Remarks
Chivayo took to social media to share his perspective on their separation, attributing the breakdown of their marriage to Sonja’s inability to get along with his family, including his late mother and six sisters.
“Leaving my ex-wife was undoubtedly one of the MOST DIFFICULT decisions I have ever had to make in my life,” Chivayo wrote.
He elaborated:
“She struggled to get along with my family, and the constant fighting became overwhelming. It reached a point where I felt the person I was fighting for was not making an effort to support me when the world had turned its back on me.”
Despite the separation, Chivayo claimed he continues to provide for Sonja and their children, mentioning a lavish R2 million vacation to Vietnam and Japan as evidence of his support. He also described Sonja as a “great mother and a good person.”
Sonja Fires Back
Sonja, however, was quick to respond, calling out Chivayo for airing their private matters online. Taking to Instagram, she criticized his habit of making “noise on the internet” and dismissed his claims about their relationship.
“I don’t care who you marry. Marry and move. Respect your business partners, respect the offices you go in,” she wrote.
She further added:
“Why are you always making noise on the internet? Aren’t you supposed to be at church? Aren’t you supposed to be at kuMasowe?”
Sonja also revealed that the two hadn’t seen each other in over seven months, contradicting Chivayo’s public portrayal of their ongoing connection.
Chivayo’s New Chapter
The businessman has also been trending for flaunting his new girlfriend, Lulu Muteke, whom he reportedly plans to marry this year. Social media users have been quick to comment on Chivayo’s high-profile relationships, with some praising his openness and others criticizing him for oversharing.
Social Media Reactions
The public fallout between Chivayo and Sonja has ignited a firestorm on social media. Many users have expressed mixed feelings, with some sympathizing with Sonja for her frustration over Chivayo’s public comments. Others sided with the businessman, praising him for continuing to provide for his children despite the separation.
One user commented: “Wicknell should focus on his personal life privately. Airing family matters online isn’t the way to go.”
Another wrote: “At least he’s taking care of his kids and showing respect to his ex-wife. That’s rare.”
What’s Next?
As Chivayo moves forward with his new relationship and Sonja focuses on her own life, the public will likely continue to speculate about their dynamic. Whether the two will resolve their differences privately remains to be seen, but one thing is clear: their story has captured the attention of Zimbabwe and beyond.
