- Zimbabwe has struggled with massive debt and poverty throughout the country.
- Robert Mugabe, who had been Zimbabwe's leader since the country's creation in 1980, was ousted earlier this month.
- He and his wife, Grace, have led a lavish lifestyle despite the country's economic struggles.
- Another group of young people, who are now being called the "Rich Kids of Zimbabwe," flaunt their wealth on Instagram.
This month, Zimbabwe's longtime leader, Robert Mugabe, was forced to resign after the army and country's ruling party seized power. Over the course of his 37-year reign, it was no secret that Mugabe and his wife, Grace — who has been nicknamed "Gucci Grace" — had continued with their lavish lifestyle even as Zimbabwe's economy crashed, leaving the country in debt and with an estimated unemployment rate of 80%.
Now, Mugabe will receive a $10 million dollar payoff as well as immunity for his family.
According to Esquire, there's also another circle of wealth in the otherwise struggling country. "The Rich Kids of Zimbabwe" crew, which reportedly includes Mugabe's own two sons (whose accounts are private) as well as other members of the former ruler's inner circle, post about their lavish lifestyles on Instagram.
28-year-old Vanessa Chironga is a daughter of businessman and politician Philip Chiyangwa, who is reportedly a cousin of Robert Mugabe.
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Chiyangwa is reportedly worth $280 million.
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Source: The Daily Mail
Chironga got married in the Seychelles in 2015, reportedly spending over $60,000 on their 50 guests.
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