Kudzai Mushonga Biography
Kudzai Terrence Mushonga (born Decemeber 1992) is a Zimbabwean businessman based in Dubai also known as "Ndege Boy".
| Legal Name | Kudzai Terrence Mushonga |
|---|---|
| Born | December 18, 1992 (Age 33 Years) |
| Nationality | Zimbabwe |
| Known for | Relationship with Khanyi Mbau |
Background
Mushonga was born in Village Way in Borrowdale, Brook Harare, Zimbabwe. He acquired the nickname "Ndege Boy" after media reports alleged he was the youngest Zimbabwean to own an airline. "Ndege" is the Shona word for an aeroplane.
Business Ventures
Mushonga's net worth is estimated to be around $5 million. His wealth is reportedly derived from investments in the South African transport and logistics industry. In May 2021, Mushonga partnered with South African actress Khanyi Mbau to launch 2K Business Centres, a rental office space venture located in Sandton. He is also known for owning a collection of luxury vehicles, which includes Ferraris, Bentleys, Rolls Royces, and Range Rovers.
Controversies and Legal Issues
Mushonga has been the subject of several legal and criminal allegations:
- Microfinance Fraud Allegations: In 2016, Mushonga and two associates, Tatenda Mandimutsira and Njabulo Ndebele, were accused of defrauding a registered microfinancier in Harare of $166,000. The Zimbabwe Republic Police alleged that the trio used falsified documents and claimed to represent a non-existent airline called "Dream Air Company" to secure the loan. The police reportedly launched a manhunt for the suspects in 2017.
- Arrests and Other Allegations: In August 2019, Mushonga was reportedly arrested in Sandton while carrying a South African smart ID card with the name "Dick Lefa Nzula," though the case was later struck off the roll for further investigation. He has also faced allegations of drug dealing in Bryanston alongside another suspect , and was accused by a Nigerian national of fraudulent vehicle sales involving a Jaguar and a Mercedes GLE.
- Mushonga's Response: Mushonga has publicly denied the fraud and fugitive allegations, maintaining that his wealth comes from legitimate business practices. In March 2021, he challenged the media to produce evidence that he was ever arrested for the 2016 fraud or that he skipped a court trial, offering a R50,000 charity donation if the claims could be proven. He claims he had already left Zimbabwe when the alleged fraud occurred.
Personal Life
Mushonga is in a high-profile relationship with South African actress Khanyi Mbau, who is seven years his senior. The couple made their relationship public on Instagram in February 2021 and have appeared together on the Netflix reality series Young, Famous and African.
The relationship experienced a publicized rift in August 2021 after the couple moved to Dubai in the United Arab Emirates to start a business together. During the trip, Mbau left a salon and took a flight back to South Africa without informing Mushonga, which led him to post emotional videos on Instagram expressing his distress. The couple later reconciled and have since gotten matching tattoos of each other's names.