A video of late Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo and his wife Lucy at a church service has resurfaced after their deaths. The couple were filmed raising their hands during an altar call at a House of Treasures Church Conference led by Apostle Joshua Selman. Chivayo and Lucy died on September 30, 2026, when the helicopter they were travelling in crashed in Zimbabwe, killing all five people on board.
The footage making rounds online was recorded at a House of Treasures Church Conference, where Nigerian preacher Apostle Joshua Selman was the ministering guest. In the video, the couple sit among other congregants as Selman delivers his sermon. When the cleric extended an altar call, inviting those who wished to surrender their lives to Christ to raise their hands, Chivayo and his wife were among those who responded.
The video has gained renewed circulation because of its timing, surfacing online within days of the couple's deaths. Many viewers found the footage deeply moving, with some reflecting on the couple's apparent spiritual decision and others offering prayers in their memory. The footage prompted wide commentary on the fragility of life.
Meanwhile, further details about conditions at the crash site have emerged. The fire that broke out following the helicopter's impact was reportedly so intense that recovery teams faced significant challenges. A farm worker who witnessed the scene described flames that could only be brought under control after a water bowser was brought in to assist.
Members of Chivayo's family, including his brother Joachim, were present at the crash site while emergency personnel worked to recover the remains of those who perished. For many who have watched the resurfaced church video, it has added a quietly profound dimension to the story of Wicknell Chivayo and Lucy Lulu Muteke — a glimpse into their final weeks that has left people across the continent pausing to reflect.
Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported on Lucy Muteke Chivayo’s final Facebook post, shared hours before the helicopter crash that killed her and her husband, Wicknell Chivayo. Her birthday message included a Bible verse about long life, a detail that took on a tragic meaning after the crash.
The Instagram video of Wicknell Chivayo and his wife's moment in church has sparked an outpouring of emotions across Africa, with tributes flooding social media in the days that followed. Their passing triggered a renewed focus on the importance of faith and the fleeting nature of life.
Key points
- Wicknell Chivayo and his wife Lucy died in a helicopter crash in Zimbabwe on September 30, 2026.
- A video of the couple attending a church service and responding to an altar call has resurfaced online.
- The couple's deaths have sparked an outpouring of grief and reflection across Africa.
