Zimbabwean social media was set ablaze on Thursday evening after outspoken socialite Yahya Goodvibes sparked a wave of laughter and debate by boldly declaring that popular comedian Comic Elder is “handsome.” The unexpected compliment came just minutes after President Emmerson Mnangagwa surprised the funnyman with a brand-new GD6 double cab during the closing ceremony of the National Youth Symposium in Harare.
Yahya, known for her unfiltered humor and playful social media banter, took to Facebook to share her thoughts, writing in Shona:
“Comic Elder anekamwe kahu handsome so kandikabvira kudhara ndichiona asi ndakanyarara.”
(Translation: “Comic Elder has a bit of handsomeness in him — I’ve been noticing it for a while, but I kept quiet.”)
Her post instantly went viral, racking up thousands of reactions, shares, and comments within hours. What began as a lighthearted compliment quickly snowballed into a full-blown social media comedy festival, with users from all corners of Zimbabwe chiming in with jokes, memes, and teasing remarks.
Under Yahya’s post, the comment section became a digital circus of laughter:
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Karen Mazvie: “Very handsome tooooootaaaalllyyy 😂😂😂”
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Audrey January: “He is tall and black 🖤”
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Ethias: “Aah ah miswa iwe 😂😂😂”
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Tatenda MamaReign: “Yahya in Allen’s voice 😂😂😂”
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Bernard Betera Music: “Manje isu so tokurova mwanangu 😂😂😂”
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Kudzaishe Admire Chitokwindo: “Mukomana has just been awarded, truth now being spoken kkkk”
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Nelly’s Family & Lifestyle: “Handsome is in the eyes of the beholder 👀”
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Normatter Chinotsva: “As long une data muZim hauite stress 😁😁”
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Tinotenda Maumbe: “Tall black plus GD6 = handsome totally”
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Taftman Nheya: “Comic Elder here kana kuti comic elder? 😂”
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Lilly: “Haunyepi, ndaifunga kuti ndini ndega ndichizviona 😅”
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Rumbidzai Sandra Tsuro: “Yahya! Yahya! Yahya! in Allen’s voice 😂😂😂”
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Tanaka Masunda: “Haupererwe kaa 😅”
By nightfall, Yahya’s comment had turned into one of Zimbabwe’s top trending Facebook posts, spawning a wave of memes and edits celebrating Comic Elder’s newfound “handsome” status.
Facebook Erupts as Yahya Goodvibes Calls Comic Elder “Handsome” Moments After Mnangagwa’s Car Gift
Comic Elder, whose real name is Leroy Tadiwanashe Zawari, has long been known for his quick wit and deadpan comedic delivery. His performance at the National Youth Symposium — where he joked about asking the President for his home address if he didn’t deliver the promised gift — left the audience, including President Mnangagwa, in stitches.
Moments later, Mnangagwa stunned the comedian and the crowd by gifting him a brand-new double cab truck, valued at around US$45,000. The surprise instantly became the highlight of the event, flooding social media with videos of the emotional moment.
But it was Yahya’s playful Facebook post that added an unexpected twist to the viral story. Her declaration of admiration shifted attention from Comic Elder’s comic genius to his looks — sparking a light-hearted national debate on whether the funnyman truly fits the “handsome” label.
Social media commentators couldn’t resist linking Yahya’s post to Comic Elder’s newfound fortunes. Many joked that the comedian’s “handsomeness” must have been activated by the shiny GD6 he received from the President.
One user quipped:
“Looks come with horsepower these days. The GD6 made him glow!”
Another added:
“Tall, black, plus GD6 — that’s the new Zimbabwean definition of handsome.”
Others playfully suggested that Yahya’s compliment might be more than just humor. “Yahya is shooting her shot,” one follower teased, while another joked, “From jokes to romance — Comic Elder, don’t fumble!”
The viral post underscores how easily Zimbabwe’s online community can turn any moment into entertainment gold. In a country where social media plays a huge role in shaping public conversation, Yahya’s post provided a welcome dose of humor amid serious national discourse.
Media analyst Tinashe Gora observed that lighthearted exchanges like these help humanize celebrities and national figures alike. “Zimbabweans use humor as a form of social connection,” he said. “Moments like these show that even after official ceremonies and political speeches, laughter remains our strongest bond.”
While Comic Elder has not yet directly responded to Yahya’s viral comment, fans have been tagging him relentlessly, demanding his reaction. Many joked that he should “thank the President and Yahya” for boosting both his career and his looks in one week.
For now, the comedian remains the man of the moment — celebrated not only for his wit but now, thanks to Yahya Goodvibes, also for his “handsomeness.”
As one witty user summed it up in a comment that captured the nation’s mood:
“He’s tall, he’s black, he’s got a GD6 — handsome totally!”
Whether Yahya meant it seriously or just as a tease, her post has cemented Comic Elder as Zimbabwe’s newest internet sensation — proof that in the age of social media, a compliment and a car can turn a comedian into a national heartthrob overnight.
Source- ZimEye
