Zimdancehall giant Winky D has broken his silence with a powerful message after Sir Wicknell Chivayo publicly dangled support—if only the artist “approached properly.”
The drama hit new heights this week, exposing deep contradictions between the flashy businessman’s public jabs and private vibes.
Chivayo Caught Vibing to Winky D… in Secret
In a twist fit for a soapie, fans spotted Winky D’s gospel hit Kumusoro playing in Chivayo’s car—captured in a now-deleted Facebook story. But here’s the kicker: the audio was muted and Jah Prayzah’s Ibvapo was dubbed over it. The internet exploded with laughter and criticism.
“Even Wicknell can’t mute greatness,” one fan joked on X.
This comes after Chivayo previously mocked Winky D as an “opposition puppet”, even tweeting in February:
“Let his fans GO FUND ME a Rolls Royce if they think he’s big.”
Chivayo’s Offer: Support… But Only If Asked Nicely?
In a bizarre about-turn, Wicknell is now open to “recognizing” Winky D—if the artist comes to him respectfully.
“If he said, ‘Mukoma, we differ politically, but recognize my talent,’ I’d have no problem. It’s his handlers who are toxic,” Chivayo said.
But fans aren’t buying the peace pipe.
- @Esther_WekwaChinoda: “Winky D doesn’t need your cars. His legacy is untouchable.”
- @Tinashe_Mushanguri: “He sings truth. That’s what burns.”
Winky D’s Response? A Classic Gafa Clapback
Winky D didn’t respond with a tweet—he responded with bars.
On his Love Potion EP, the track features a subtle but scorching line:
“Vanoti nemuzita rababa, apa ndofuti vaba… handitengeke nemota car.”
(“They preach in God’s name, yet they steal. I won’t be bought with a car.”)
At his Mbare New Year’s Eve 2025 concert, Winky doubled down:
“Handitengese. Handisi Peter. Ndendiri zii—handina noise!”
(“I’m not for sale. I’m no puppet. I move in silence.”)
🚘 Cash, Cars & Clout: Two Worlds Collide
While Wicknell gifts luxury vehicles to ZANU PF-friendly artists like Nutty O and Soul Jah Love’s widow, Winky D stays true to his message—no cars, no clout, just content with purpose.
Fans summed it up best:
“You can mute the music, but not the message.”
The Bottom Line?
Winky D won’t bow, won’t beg, and definitely won’t be bought.
Chivayo may control the keys to Rolls-Royces—but Winky D? He holds the mic, and the people’s respect.
