Genius Ginimbi Kadungure Biography: Business Career, Networth, Controversial, All White, Death
Genius Kadungure, also known as Ginimbi, was a Zimbabwean socialite and entrepreneur. He was born on October 10, 1984, in Domboshava, into a family of four with two sisters named Nelia and Juliet.
Business Career
At the age of 17, Kadungure began his journey in business by acting as a middleman to procure gas for domestic users. With the help of a friend at Angolan Airways offices, he secured his first contract and ventured into gas sales, ultimately leading to his success.
In just one year, he purchased his first car, and two years later, he upgraded to a Mercedes Benz S Class. Kadungure later founded Pioneer Gases, which now operates under the Piko Trading Group, supplying gas to various sectors.
Net Worth
Although Ginimbi’s exact net worth as of 2020 was uncertain, he was believed to be worth millions of dollars, primarily derived from his multiple businesses, including Pioneer Gases.
Cars
Ginimbi boasted an impressive collection of luxury cars, featuring vehicles like the Lamborghini Aventador S Roadster, Bentley, Ferrari Spider, Rolls Royce, and Land Rover.
Controversies
Lavish Parties
Kadungure, known as “the king of bling,” was famous for hosting extravagant parties, including a costly all-white birthday bash in Harare in 2010, another opulent birthday party in Botswana in 2012, and a three-day celebration in Domboshava in 2013.
All-White Birthday Party In 2020
On October 10, 2020, Kadungure celebrated his birthday with another exclusive all-white party, attracting attention on social media.
Hiring an Instagram Model from the US
In May 2018, Kadungure hired a model from the United States to add excitement to the opening of his Club Sankayi, clarifying that she was his friend.
Ginimbi And Mutumwa Mawere
In February 2018, Ginimbi refuted allegations of owing R340,000 to businessman Mutumwa Mawere, resulting in a social media spat.
Personal Life
Genius Kadungure was in a relationship with businesswoman Zodwa Mkandla in 2014, but there is no information to suggest they got married. In April 2018, Kadungure confirmed their separation but maintained a good business relationship with Mkandla.
Death
Tragically, on the morning of November 8, 2020, Kadungure was involved in a fatal car accident in Harare on Legacy Way. The accident claimed his life, as well as the lives of three other passengers in his car: Moana, Karim, and Alisha.
