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Chief Godlove fires back at auction claims after videos of his cars being towed go viral
14th January, 2026 02:31 PM
Tanzanian influencer Godlove Mwakibete, popularly known as Chief Godlove, has broken his silence after videos showing several of his luxury vehicles being transported on pull-away trucks went viral, triggering claims that he had been auctioned.
Speaking in a TikTok video on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, the self-proclaimed billionaire did not deny that the cars are his but strongly rejected claims that the situation amounted to an auction or financial collapse.
“What is going on on the internet? There are so many things being said,” Chief said.
The influencer pointed to his visible lifestyle, stating that the items he was wearing, including his boots, jewellery and watch, were of extremely high value and that proved that he was far from being broke, as claimed online.
“First of all, I want to ask whether you people know the price of the boots I am wearing. These boots are worth 3,500 US dollars. The rings I am wearing are each worth 15,000 US dollars, and my watch is also very expensive. I am saying this because I have seen how people are attacking me because of the videos showing the cars,” Chief said.
He argued that much of the reaction stemmed from envy, adding that some people derive satisfaction from seeing others fall, particularly when someone who was previously successful appears to face a setback.
He said this mindset explained why rumours of his alleged downfall were being celebrated so eagerly.
“I had actually planned this year to quietly let go of some things, but now I see that many people, especially poor people, are celebrating after hearing claims that I am broke or finished. It is now very clear that the happiness of poor people comes from seeing someone who was once above them lose everything and fall to their level,” Chief shared.
On the issue of the vehicles being taken away, Chief described it as a minor matter that had been exaggerated beyond proportion, explaining that cars could be taken and replaced without it signalling financial ruin.
He expressed surprise that the videos had been used to create dramatic stories that, in his view, did not reflect reality.
“Whenever you see someone becoming happy because another person is failing in life, know that such a person is poor. When you see someone celebrating the death of another person, know that such a person is both poor and evil. However, I want to warn them that I am nowhere close to going broke, contrary to what they are spreading,” Chief said.
The influencer further remarked that while wealthy individuals often celebrate the success of others within their circle, envy tends to dominate conversations when people believe someone is losing ground.
“Regarding the issue of my cars being taken away, that is a very small matter. Cars can be taken away, and at the same time, we can buy other cars. I do not understand why, simply because cars have been seen being transported, people are creating stories and attaching their own meanings. Truly, poor people struggle a lot. Poor people live with envy. We, the rich, when we are at the top, love seeing others like us succeed. As for the videos, I am also seeing them on the internet just like everyone else, and I do not care,” he said.
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