Social media has erupted after Bybit, the young woman whose story recently touched thousands of Zimbabweans, announced that she will not be returning to school despite the overwhelming support and offers to sponsor her education. Instead, she says she is choosing to go back to Chiweshe to live with her 45-year-old Madzibaba husband in their polygamous marriage.
Zimbabweans had united with one goal—to help her finish school, uplift her life, and give her a fresh start. People volunteered school fees, uniforms, accommodation, and even mentorship. But Bybit shocked supporters when she firmly declared that her happiness is in her barika, and she would rather resume her life as a second wife than return to the classroom.
The announcement has split the nation. Many are heartbroken, saying opportunities like this come once in a lifetime. Others argue that she has the right to choose her own path, even if the public disagrees with it. What’s clear is that her decision has turned her into one of the most talked-about figures this week, with Zimbabwe watching closely as she walks back into the quiet but controversial world of Chiweshe polygamy, leaving education—and a potentially life-changing future—behind
