Residents of Kuwadzana were left stunned after reports emerged that a 29-year-old man from Ruwa allegedly lost US$2,700 intended for his lobola ceremony by betting on the online game Aviator.
The man was expected to pay the lobola price for his girlfriend, today, but reportedly panicked after losing the money. Sources say he decided on an unusual “plan B” — posting a photo of himself wearing a G-string on his WhatsApp status, apparently hoping his future in-laws would see it and cancel the ceremony immediately.
The story quickly went viral on social media, sparking a wave of reactions from shocked and amused users.
“Why didn’t he just go with the $2,700 he had already saved? Betting on Aviator was a wrong move,” Chipo Moyo wrote on Facebook.
“I feel sorry for the lady. Imagine getting embarrassed like this in front of friends and family!” Gladys Sibanda commented.
Many users turned the incident into memes and jokes, poking fun at the lost money and the unusual photo stunt.
“Aviator didn’t just crash his bets, it crashed the lobola too!” Brian Mlambo on Facebook.
Others expressed sympathy for the bride’s family, highlighting the social pressure surrounding traditional marriage ceremonies.
Despite the amusement and shock online, the incident has also sparked conversations about gambling, financial responsibility, and the lengths people go to avoid difficult situations.
For now, the man’s next move remains unknown, but his unusual prank has already made him the talk of Kuwadzana, the community is currently abuzz on Facebook and WhatsApp debating the matter.
