A comprehensive dossier dated September 21, 2025, has been compiled detailing the alleged gifts received by Zimbabwean music superstar Jah Prayzah from businessman Wicknell Chivayo and affiliates of the ruling ZANU-PF party. The report outlines a pattern of high-value gifts including luxury vehicles such as a Range Rover Autobiography, a Mercedes-Benz S500, and a Land Rover Defender, as well as cash payments reportedly totaling more than US$400,000. According to the dossier, these gifts were often presented publicly during major music or party events, raising questions about their intent and potential links to political patronage and image-building within ZANU-PF circles.
The 2025 dossier, formatted for legal and regulatory scrutiny, recommends further investigation into the tax, corruption, and campaign-finance implications of the transactions. It highlights the need for verification of vehicle invoices, bank records, and social-media evidence, calling on relevant authorities to assess whether the musician declared these gifts and whether Chivayo used personal or state-derived funds. While the document does not make criminal allegations, it underscores the growing concern over blurred lines between art, politics, and business in Zimbabwe’s entertainment industry.
