ROAR OF RESPECT: Coach Rambo and Biker Convoy Make Thunderous Entrance at Sir Wicknell Chivayo’s Funeral Wake

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Venue: Chivayo Family Estate, Gletwin, Harare | Updated: Monday, 5 October 2026

The quiet, solemn atmosphere at the Gletwin residence in Harare was momentarily punctuated by the thunderous roar of high-performance engines as popular fitness trainer Coach Rambo led a convoy of superbikers to pay their final respects to the late businessman and Provincial Hero Sir Wicknell Chivayo.

Bikers and Coach Rambo arrive at the Gletwin home of late businessman Wicknell Chivayo

HORSEPOWER SALUTE: A disciplined convoy of riders clad in riding gear and helmets brought the spirit of speed, power, and drama to Gletwin, revving their throttles in a customary "Rev In Peace" send-off for Sir Wicknell.

A Fitting Farewell for a Man of Speed and Machines Chivayo was famously obsessed with horsepower, raw mechanical luxury, and grand entrances—from twin-turbo V8 G-Wagons to turbine helicopters. For Harare’s biking fraternity, offering an acoustic engine salute was the ultimate language of tribute.

Dressed in protective leathers and riding high-displacement Japanese and European superbikes, the riders swept through the gates of Gletwin in tight formation, turning heads and drawing a reverent silence from the gathered mourners.

The Arrival: Shaking the Hills of Gletwin

The arrival of the motorcycle escort introduced an energetic, masculine subculture to an already diverse gathering of politicians, clergy, and ordinary citizens.

Winding up the slopes of Gletwin, the convoy moved with military discipline before peeling into the outer driveway of the Chivayo estate.

Disciplined Spectacle Rather than chaotic noise, the riders held a synchronized throttle cadence before cutting their ignitions in unison, removing their helmets, and bowing their heads in reverence to the Chivayo and Muteke families.

Mourners Applaud the Gesture Fellow mourners, including members of the Johane Masowe church who have maintained prayer vigils, parted ways respectfully to allow Coach Rambo and his contingent to proceed to the family quarters.

Coach Rambo: Honouring a Larger-Than-Life Character

Known across Harare’s fitness and wellness circles for discipline and energy, Coach Rambo reflected on Chivayo’s bold, unapologetic presence in Zimbabwean society.

“He Lived in the Fast Lane” Speaking at the wake, Coach Rambo emphasized that Chivayo was someone who embraced life with full throttle: “Sir Wicknell lived without fear and without apologies. In our culture as bikers, when a man of his stature and love for horsepower passes on, you don’t just whisper your goodbye; you roar it so the heavens can hear.”

Condolences to the Families Coach Rambo and the riders personally extended their sympathies to the elders of the Chivayo and Muteke families, offering prayers of comfort for the young children left behind following the devastating loss of both parents.

The “Rev In Peace” Culture: When Chrome and Leather Mourn

In international and regional biking circles, the "Rev In Peace" tribute is reserved for respected figures whose lives mirrored intensity, speed, and audacity:

• A Symphony of Exhausts: The high-pitch scream of in-line four sportbikes combined with the deep rumble of twin-cylinder cruisers to create a unique acoustic eulogy.
• Breaking the Monotony of Grief: While tears and sombre speeches characterized much of the week, the bikers injected a spirit of celebration, reminding attendees of Chivayo’s bold, show-stopping flair.
• Cross-Cultural Convergence: The funeral wake at Gletwin has seen an unprecedented convergence of disparate worlds: Cabinet ministers in dark suits, apostolic prophets in white robes, and bikers in leather vests all bowing to the same tragedy.

The Final Run: A Grand Send-Off for Provincial Hero

A Life Lived at Top Speed From humble beginnings in Hillside to being declared a Provincial Hero by the Head of State, Chivayo lived every chapter of his life in fifth gear. Yesterday's biker tribute captured that unyielding momentum right to the end.

As Zimbabwe awaits the final state-assisted burial proceedings, the roar of the bikes echoing off the Gletwin hills will remain one of the most vivid images of Sir Wicknell's farewell.

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Ride in Peace, Sir Wicknell & Lucy Muteke

From the open roads to the highest peaks of success, our heartfelt condolences go out to the Chivayo and Muteke families.

May their souls rest in eternal peace.

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