Mwendaz weDrip Biography | Real Name | Age | Wife and Children | Education | Career | Death Reports
This is the biography of Campion Tichaona Jani, popularly known as Mwendaz weDrip, a Zimbabwean socialite known for his distinctive fashion sense. He gained public recognition after appearing in Zimdancehall artist Bazooker’s music video for the song Nyota.
Background
Mwendaz weDrip was raised by guardians after his mother divorced and started a new family. He currently resides in Mufakose with his wife and grandchildren.
Personal Details
Real Name
Campion Tichaona Jani
Date of Birth
Mwendaz weDrip was born on 8 November 1938
Wife and Children
Mwendaz weDrip married Eneresi after the passing of his first wife, Nokuthula. He is a father of seven sons, four of whom have passed away. As of July 2021, he had 21 grandchildren.
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Education
Mwendaz weDrip completed his primary education up to Standard 6 at Tsungayi Primary School in Highfield after transferring from Mbizi during the liberation struggle. He later enrolled at Musami High School in Mashonaland East but dropped out in 1956 due to financial constraints.
Career
Early Work and Bus Driving
Mwendaz weDrip initially worked as a casual laborer at a clothing firm, where he was responsible for packing clothes. He later trained as a bus driver, earning his license in 1962. Over the years, he worked for various bus companies, including Matambanadzo Bus Services, where he became well known.
Mechanic Training
While working as a bus driver, Mwendaz weDrip pursued training in motor mechanics and became a certified journeyman in the field.
Social Media Influence
Mwendaz weDrip has built a following on social media due to his fashion sense and vibrant personality. He is dressed by Shumba Fashion and was approached by Zimcelebs to help grow their social media pages. Initially, he was paid US$40, but this later decreased to US$10.
Death Rumors
On March 3, 2024, rumors of Mwendaz weDrip’s death circulated on social media after blogger King Solomon mistakenly announced his passing. The post was later deleted when it was confirmed that he was alive and well.
Mwendaz weDrip humorously dismissed the false reports in a video shared by Zimcelebs, saying:
“Ndichifa nei munhu mupenyu akadai? Nhasi ndi 3 March. Makore angu ekufa haasati akwana. Hunzai mari yechema.”
(Why would I die when I’m so alive? Today is March 3. My time to die hasn’t come yet. Bring the mourning money.)
He jokingly suggested that the money people intended for his funeral should be used to fund his birthday party instead.
