- G6, the cousin of the late tycoon Wicknell Chivayo, was filmed opening the dance floor with President Emmerson Mnangagwa and his wife at the ZANU PF President's Ball
- The video, captured on a red-carpet walkway at the formal gala, quickly went viral and reignited questions about G6's standing within Zimbabwe's political circles
- Netizens flooded the comments with questions about G6's role in government and whether he has stepped into his late cousin's shoes
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A video of Wicknell Chivayo's cousin, popularly known as G6, dancing with Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa and his wife at a high-profile state event has sent the internet into a frenzy.
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The footage, shared on TikTok by @cdepela on October 11, 2026, was filmed at the ZANU PF President's Ball, a formal gala identified on screen with the slogan "Nyika Inovakwa Nevene Vayo."
Is G6 the new Wicknell Chivayo?
The venue was decked out in chandeliers, decorative florals, and a grand stage backdrop, lending the evening a distinctly celebratory and official feel.
In the clip, G6 and his wife are seen opening the dance floor alongside President Mnangagwa and the first lady, before other guests joined in.
The moment quickly caught the attention of Zimbabweans and Africans online, many of whom began drawing comparisons to the late Wicknell Chivayo, who was widely known for his access to and close relationships with African heads of state before his death in a helicopter crash.
The video has opened up broader curiosity about G6's political proximity and whether the Chivayo family's influence within Zimbabwe's ruling circles is set to continue through him.
Whether that speculation holds any weight remains to be seen, but for now, G6's turn on the dance floor with Zimbabwe's first couple has firmly put him in the spotlight.
The question on everyone's lips appears to be whether G6 is filling the space left behind by his late cousin.
Chivayo, a flamboyant Zimbabwean businessman, built a reputation for rubbing shoulders with presidents and powerful figures across the continent, a lifestyle that made him one of the most talked-about personalities in southern Africa.
Watch the video below:
Here are some of the comments from social media users:
@GĂbri3L, offered some context, noting:
"You people realize G6 has a position in Zanu PF he's a deputy something basa harimire because wafirwa especially after 7days of mourning."
@plant agogo wrote:
"I miss Sir Wicknell, may you find peace anywhere you are."
@Evy simply said:
"I miss Lulu na Wicknell."
@MaDonga put the burning question bluntly:
"G6 is the replacement?"
@marah Khanye had a more fashion-forward concern:
"Who is dressing the first lady."
@Ms EJ asked:
"I have 3 questions: 1. What was the occasion? 2. Where was Genarari and wife? 3. What's G6's role in government?"
What did G6 tell Chivayo's business partners?
During the burial of late Zimbabwean tycoon Chivayo, his cousin, Joachim "G6" Chivayo, appealed to business partners to settle any outstanding disputes peacefully outside of court.
He paid tribute to his late cousin by sharing personal memories and assuring mourners that the family and business structures would care for Chivayo's children.
Reassuring attendees that the tycoon's affairs remain stable, G6 pledged that his legacy will continue through his family.
Source: TUKO.co.ke