{"id":31790,"date":"2025-07-23T11:46:16","date_gmt":"2025-07-23T09:46:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tremhost.com\/blog\/?p=31790"},"modified":"2025-07-23T11:46:16","modified_gmt":"2025-07-23T09:46:16","slug":"mbinga-moves-how-zimbabwes-rich-and-famous-are-investing-in-local-businesses","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tremhost.com\/blog\/mbinga-moves-how-zimbabwes-rich-and-famous-are-investing-in-local-businesses\/","title":{"rendered":"Mbinga Moves: How Zimbabwe\u2019s Rich and Famous Are Investing in Local Businesses"},"content":{"rendered":"
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In Zimbabwe, the word \u201cmbinga\u201d refers to the movers and shakers\u2014the moneyed, influential figures who shape trends and set the pace in society. These days, Zimbabwe\u2019s mblingas aren\u2019t just content to flash their wealth on social media or cruise around in luxury cars. A new wave of local celebrities and socialites is channeling their star power\u2014and cash\u2014into the world of business, launching and backing homegrown brands across industries from nightlife to beauty.<\/p>\n

Ginimbi\u2019s Legacy: The Party Never Ends<\/strong><\/p>\n

Long before his untimely passing, Genius \u201cGinimbi\u201d Kadungure was the undisputed king of the nightlife scene. His Dreams Nightlife Club in Harare became the playground of the elite, a place where big spenders gathered to see and be seen. Ginimbi\u2019s investment transformed the local party landscape, creating jobs and inspiring other high-profile personalities to view business as more than just a side hustle.<\/p>\n

Pokello Nare: The Queen of Glam Goes Entrepreneurial<\/strong><\/p>\n

Pokello Nare, a household name thanks to her Big Brother Africa stint and unapologetic glamour, has built an empire on her passion for beauty. Her Pokello Pink Bottoms shoe line and Pokello Nail Bar have become synonymous with luxury and self-care for Zimbabwean women. Pokello\u2019s ventures are more than just status symbols\u2014they signal a shift toward women-led entrepreneurship, with her personal brand and social media following driving sales.<\/p>\n

Wicknell Chivayo: Splashing Cash, Building Brands<\/strong><\/p>\n

Known for his flamboyant lifestyle and viral \u201cmbinga\u201d status, businessman Wicknell Chivayo has also put his money into local ventures. Beyond his high-profile gifts and philanthropic gestures, Chivayo has backed events, sponsored up-and-coming artists, and hinted at investing in hospitality projects. His business moves, often shared on social media, are both entertainment and inspiration\u2014demonstrating the business opportunities that Zimbabwe\u2019s growing economy can offer.<\/p>\n

Natasha \u201cNatty\u201d Muz: Beauty with a Purpose<\/strong><\/p>\n

Socialite and influencer Natasha Muz has leveraged her online presence to launch Natty Cosmetics, a beauty brand tailored for Zimbabwean skin tones and styles. Her approach\u2014collaborating with local makeup artists and hosting masterclasses\u2014has made her brand a household name. Natty\u2019s story is a case study in how digital influence and entrepreneurship can intersect, especially in an economy hungry for authentic, locally-made products.<\/p>\n

Stunner: From Music to Merch<\/strong><\/p>\n

Hip-hop star Stunner has diversified beyond the music scene, launching a clothing line that taps into streetwear culture. His merchandise, often emblazoned with catchy slogans or his signature, caters to a youthful market eager to express themselves. Stunner\u2019s brand is a testament to the crossover appeal of celebrity-backed labels and how music stars can parlay their fame into lasting business ventures.<\/p>\n

Changing the Game<\/strong><\/p>\n

These mblingas aren\u2019t just investing for clout\u2014they\u2019re creating jobs, building brands, and contributing to Zimbabwe\u2019s economic recovery in a tangible way. Their ventures give young Zimbabweans new role models: proof that with vision, hustle, and a bit of daring, the homegrown dream is very much alive.<\/p>\n

As more local stars turn their attention to the world of business, one thing is clear\u2014Zimbabwe\u2019s rich and famous aren\u2019t just spending, they\u2019re building. And in the process, they\u2019re reshaping what it means to be a true mbinga in the heart of Southern Africa.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

In Zimbabwe, the word \u201cmbinga\u201d refers to the movers and shakers\u2014the moneyed, influential figures who shape trends and set the pace in society. These days, Zimbabwe\u2019s mblingas aren\u2019t just content to flash their wealth on social media or cruise around in luxury cars. A new wave of local celebrities and socialites is channeling their star […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":226,"featured_media":31791,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"tdm_status":"","tdm_grid_status":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[66],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-31790","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-life"},"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/tremhost.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/31790","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/tremhost.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/tremhost.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tremhost.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/226"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tremhost.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=31790"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/tremhost.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/31790\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":31792,"href":"https:\/\/tremhost.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/31790\/revisions\/31792"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tremhost.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/31791"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/tremhost.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=31790"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tremhost.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=31790"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tremhost.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=31790"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}