Zimbabweans Express Outrage at ZBC For Airing Wicknell Chivayo and Lulu Muteke’s Lobola Ceremony
The Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC) has come under fire for airing Wicknell Chivayo and Lulu Muteke’s lobola ceremony.
Zimbabweans are slamming the national broadcaster for covering the event instead of focusing on issues of national importance and public interest.
Wicknell Chivayo and Lulu Muteke’s Grand Lobola Ceremony Takes Center Stage
Flamboyant businessman Wicknell Chivayo paid lobola for his beautiful bride, Lulu Muteke, in a grand traditional ceremony yesterday.
The extravagant event has become the talk of the town, making headlines across the country. Videos and pictures from the lavish ceremony were widely shared by ZBC TV.
The national broadcaster provided live updates throughout the event, capturing every moment of the high-profile occasion.
Zimbabweans Slam ZBC for Airing Wicknell Chivayo’s Lobola Ceremony
Zimbabweans are up in arms on social media over ZBC TV’s decision to air Wicknell Chivayo’s traditional lobola ceremony. Netizens have lambasted the national broadcaster for prioritizing the event over issues of national importance, accusing ZBC of neglecting its public service mandate.
Many critics questioned the relevance of broadcasting a private ceremony, arguing that it does not serve the public interest. Some speculated that Chivayo may have paid ZBC to cover the event, though this remains unconfirmed.
Here are some of the reactions;
@advocatemahere;
🔸Dear @ZBCNewsonline,
This is why we don’t buy ZBC licenses. What nonsense is this? It’s a mess.
We need new leaders.🇿🇼
@chananuka;
Chiyi chaizvo nenyika yedu yeZimbabwe national broadcasting company ZBC kuenda kuno cover roora remumwe munhu? Ndokuratidza kuti senyika hatina kwatiri kuenda uye zvatiri kuita zvine musoro? Next board meeting reZBC please tinoda reason & apology nekutiratidza nonsense idzo live
@NcubeMukululi;
This is very sad, of what national interest or relevance is this personal lobola ceremony?
@kzchima;
Honestly this is pathetic, how low can Zimbabwe go as a nation? Is this what citizens are being forced to pay for and watch 🚮Kubhadhara license kuti tione hupfambi Hwa gananda
@matigary
Aya ndoomahumbwe aya.
ZBC angova machira chete.
Regerai vakomana
@VMusinachirevo;
ZBC TV can not cover the Warriors games but covers individuals paying Lobola?
Never imagined not on a single day that Zimbabwe would one day become a laughing stock.
@murehwachigs77;
They were paid to cover the event, I think so
@mncedisi_mengu;
The ZBC a nation television station in Zimbabwe is covering a lobola event of two civilians, who yesterday visited the State House to inform the President of their upcoming marriage. This country has been turned into an entire JOKE🚮 . Even Mugabe wouldn’t have let this happen 😂
