More details have surfaced about what allegedly led gospel singer Mambo Dhuterere to leave his heavily pregnant wife, Dorcas Vambe, known to many as Mai Dhuterere. And businessman Wicknell Chivayo’s name has now been dragged into the family drama.
Wicknell Chivayo Mentioned as Mambo Dhuterere Abandons Pregnant Wife
A source close to Mai Dhuterere claims the gospel artist started acting strangely after discovering his wife was expecting their fifth child. Things reportedly spiralled from there.
According to the source, Mambo Dhuterere packed his bags, grabbed his travel documents and moved out without saying where he was going. His reason? He allegedly blames his wife for bringing bad luck into his life, including losing out on a luxury car from Wicknell Chivayo.
“He appears to be a nice man in public, but he has been subjecting his wife to ridicule, sometimes blaming her for his bad luck. At one point, Dhuterere accused her of bad luck after he failed to get a car from Sir Wicknell Chivayo. The problem now is that his fallout with Mai Dhuterere is affecting their kids, especially their eldest, who doesn’t deserve to be dragged into this mess,” the source said.
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From Adoption to Absence
The source also revealed that when the couple first got together, Mai Dhuterere already had a child from a previous relationship. Mambo reportedly agreed to adopt the child, but over time, things changed.
“They settled together when she had a child from a previous marriage, and they agreed to adopt the other child. He has completely changed and started moving around with friends, claiming to be running errands,” the source said.
Reason Why Mambo Dhuterere Abandoned Pregnant Wife Revealed
Their relationship reportedly hit rock bottom after Mai Dhuterere was arrested over a US$16,000 fraud case late last year. She appeared at the Harare Magistrates’ Court in December 2024, and the matter is still before the courts.
Prosecutors say she and her brother tricked someone by claiming they could help buy a Toyota Hilux GD6 from Botswana, but the deal allegedly turned out to be fake.
As if that wasn’t enough, Mai Dhuterere’s home was recently broken into. Thieves stole her phone and laptop, though her passport was later found dumped in the garden.
Now, to make a living and support her children, she’s reportedly started a small business selling detergents.-iharare
