Prophet Makandiwa Explains Why Wicknell Chivayo Was in a Rush to Give Before His Death

Prophet Emmanuel Makandiwa, leader of UFI Church, broke his silence on the deaths of Wicknell Chivayo and his wife after their helicopter crash on September 30, 2026Makandiwa addressed mounting public questions about whether he had foreseen the tragedy, given that Chivayo had dined with him just five days before the fatal flightThe prophet offered a striking explanation for why the businessman had been so eager to donate in his final daysGhana’s top stories, now easier to find. Discover our new search feature!

Prophet Emmanuel Makandiwa, founder and leader of the UFI Church, has spoken out following the deaths of Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo and his wife, who perished in a helicopter crash on 30 September 2026.

Emmanuel Makandiwa breaks his silence on Wicknell Chivayo’s fatal helicopter crash, whether he foresaw it and the couple’s rush to give before their deaths. Image credit: Wicknell Chivayo Source: UGCIn a public statement issued on October 2, 2026, via his official Twitter/X account, Makandiwa extended condolences to the Chivayo family, members of the Johane Masowe church, and the families of the special crew members who also lost their lives in the crash.

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The statement was issued on behalf of UFI Church and his own family.

The statement came amid a flood of social media questions directed at the prophet, with many asking why he had not warned Chivayo before the fatal flight.

The timing made the questions particularly pointed: Chivayo had shared photographs on September 25, 2026, documenting a dinner he and his wife had attended with Makandiwa, just five days before they died.

Makandiwa was unequivocal in his response.

Rather than dwell on the circumstances of the deaths, Makandiwa offered a spiritual reading of Chivayo's final days, framing the businessman's intense charitable activity in the period before his death as deeply purposeful.

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Citing the biblical scripture Revelation 14:13, he described the couple as people who were "in a rush to give."

He closed with the words, "Remain in his Grace. Amen."

The X post below provides more details of Prophet Makandiwa's reactions to Wicknell Chivayo's demise.

Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that Wicknell Chivayo's family began the difficult process of planning his funeral, days after the prominent Zimbabwean businessman perished in a helicopter crash on September 30, 2026.

He died alongside his wife and three other people while travelling back to Harare from his rural home.

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His uncle, Herbert, stepped forward as the family's spokesperson, confirming that relatives had made their way to Marondera, where the crash occurred.

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Ruth Sekyi (Entertainment Editor) Ruth Esi Amfua Sekyi is a Human Interest Editor at YEN.com.gh with 4+ years’ experience across radio, print, TV, and digital media. She holds a B.A. in Communications (PR) from UNIMAC-IJ. Her media career began at Radio GIJ (campus radio), followed by Prime News Ghana. At InstinctWave, she worked on business content, playing major role in events organized by the company. She also worked with ABC News GH, updating their site, served as Production Assistant. In 2025, Ruth completed the ECOWAS, GIZ, and MFWA Information Integrity training. Email: [email protected]