This archive report was first published on 22 August 2019.
Published on August 22, 2019, a shocking revelation has emerged about the late Tanzanian billionaire Reginald Abraham Mengi's will. In a surprising move, Mengi left his entire estate to his twin sons and son from a previous marriage, leaving his wife Lynn with nothing.
Mengi, a renowned businessperson, author, and philanthropist, had an estimated net worth of US$560 million as per Forbes' richest people in Africa 2014. He was the Chairman of several prominent organizations, including the Tanzania Private Sector Foundation and the Confederation of Tanzania Industries.
The decision to leave his wife out of the will has left Mengi's family in turmoil, with some members fighting the will tooth and nail. The controversy surrounding the will has sparked a heated debate about whether Mengi was right in making such a decision.
Meet Lynn, the wife who was left out of Reginald Mengi's will. The couple shared a bed until Mengi's passing, but it seems that their relationship did not translate to a share in his vast fortune.
Reginald Mengi's will has left many questioning the fairness of his decision. Was he right in leaving his wife with nothing, or was he wrong? The answer to this question remains unclear, but one thing is certain - the controversy surrounding Mengi's will will continue to make headlines for a long time to come.