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I began making money at the age of 10 - Wicknell Chivayo
03 Apr 2016 at 11:00hrs | Views
Flamboyant businessman Wicknell Chivayo has said he is not bothered about people who are envying his wealth he is splashing.
The 35-year-old Chivayo said he has been in business since the age of ten.
"No one can please everyone all the time. My hard hitting posts on social media actually inspires my legion of fans to focus, work hard and enjoy their success.
"The same people who criticise me are my most avid followers on social media, and I am sure deep down they are motivated by my cash talk."
It is alleged that Chivayo was involved in illegal deals but somehow managed to evade the law and is now cleaning up his money. But the businessman denied this, saying that he horned his skills as an entrepreneur at a young age.
"The untimely death of my father in a tragic car accident in 1990 was a traumatic life changing event. I was 10 at the time, the only son, and overnight I became a father and breadwinner for the family.
"Through the efforts of well-wishers and close family members, I managed to continue with my education but by the time I was an ‘O' level student, the pressure of poverty was too much so I had no option but to be successful.
"When life gives you lemons, you have to make lemonade. I immediately became an entrepreneur because my siblings and my mother needed assistance to make ends meet.
"I was among the pioneers of cell phones and sim-cards trading from a little partitioned office at Ximex mall between 1998 and 2000 with some of my friends.
"The rest as they say, is history. I managed to navigate the dynamic business environment in Zimbabwe, made a few mistakes along the way, picked myself up and kept improving my footprint in the business environment."
Chivayo said his extravagant spending is inspired by his generosity.
"When I am overwhelmed with joy, my generosity knows no bounds.
"According to the gospel of St. Luke 'to whomever much is given, of him will much be required; and to whom much was entrusted, of him more will be asked…'.
"Those who know me well will testify that I am generous by nature and as they say charity begins at home. I am giving back to the nation by providing precious memories that will forever live in their hearts.
"That's why I was overwhelmed with joy to see the warriors in front of their long suffering fans dealing a crushing blow to Swaziland. When I am overwhelmed with joy, my generosity knows no bounds."
Chivayo said he is not yet married and does not have any children.
The 35-year-old Chivayo said he has been in business since the age of ten.
"No one can please everyone all the time. My hard hitting posts on social media actually inspires my legion of fans to focus, work hard and enjoy their success.
"The same people who criticise me are my most avid followers on social media, and I am sure deep down they are motivated by my cash talk."
It is alleged that Chivayo was involved in illegal deals but somehow managed to evade the law and is now cleaning up his money. But the businessman denied this, saying that he horned his skills as an entrepreneur at a young age.
"The untimely death of my father in a tragic car accident in 1990 was a traumatic life changing event. I was 10 at the time, the only son, and overnight I became a father and breadwinner for the family.
"Through the efforts of well-wishers and close family members, I managed to continue with my education but by the time I was an ‘O' level student, the pressure of poverty was too much so I had no option but to be successful.
"When life gives you lemons, you have to make lemonade. I immediately became an entrepreneur because my siblings and my mother needed assistance to make ends meet.
"The rest as they say, is history. I managed to navigate the dynamic business environment in Zimbabwe, made a few mistakes along the way, picked myself up and kept improving my footprint in the business environment."
Chivayo said his extravagant spending is inspired by his generosity.
"When I am overwhelmed with joy, my generosity knows no bounds.
"According to the gospel of St. Luke 'to whomever much is given, of him will much be required; and to whom much was entrusted, of him more will be asked…'.
"Those who know me well will testify that I am generous by nature and as they say charity begins at home. I am giving back to the nation by providing precious memories that will forever live in their hearts.
"That's why I was overwhelmed with joy to see the warriors in front of their long suffering fans dealing a crushing blow to Swaziland. When I am overwhelmed with joy, my generosity knows no bounds."
Chivayo said he is not yet married and does not have any children.
Source - Sunday Mail
