Online Reporter
Temba Dube, Zimpapers Deputy Metros Editor
SLIDE over sugar daddies — the cougars aka Sugar Mamas, Pumas, Silver Vixens, or Boss Mamas, are here… and they’re starving!
In the City of Kings, a secret underworld is pumping harder than a gym on Monday. Welcome to the world of buff boy escorts — a slick service where sexy, well-trained hunks are hired to entertain rich women hungry for more than just conversation.
At the heart of this booming scene is Bra Fix, a gym junkie turned entrepreneur, who stumbled into the game during the 2023 Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF).
“A buddy from Harare called me, said he needed five clean, handsome, well-mannered hunks to entertain some female VIPs,” said Bra Fix, flexing proudly.
The Mission: Escort high-end cougars to parties, music shows, and private gatherings — no strings (officially) attached.
The Reward: up to US$100 a day… plus plenty of “thank you” smiles from satisfied queens.
What started as a once-off hustle turned into a money-spinning empire.
Today, Bra Fix runs a team of 12 premium studs, each one trained like a 5-star butler with abs of steel. They’re given crash courses in massage, table manners, social etiquette, and smooth talking.
He said he sometimes “outsources” his boys to other networks in other cities, when there’s demand.”The ladies don’t just want a body. They want a man who knows which fork to use!” Bra Fix explained.
“We’re an exclusive service that strictly operates on appointments, you don’t pick my boys at bars.”
Bra Fix warned the B-Metro to maintain discretion.
“I’ll give you access to my boys, but don’t go splashing their pics on B-Metro — some are happily married. They’re just hustling honestly to feed their families.”
The publication got to meet four of the “boys”:
n Jay the Charmer (21)
n Big Zee the Bodybuilder (29)
n Prince M the Smooth Operator (32)
n Danny Fresh with his wicked smile and magic hands (22)
Each one has a unique “flavour” — from shy boy-next-door to wild stallion — depending on the client’s cravings.
“One dance, one smile, one massage — sometimes that’s all it takes to cash in,” said Danny Fresh, adjusting his designer shades.
But there’s a strict code:
The customer is always king — or in this case, queen.
Officially, sex is NOT part of the package. Escorts undergo regular HIV testing and are warned to keep it professional.
However, off the record, it’s a different kind of workout altogether.
Jay, looking like he just stepped off a Calvin Klein ad, didn’t hold back:
“Some ladies want ‘extras’. If she wants an erotic massage or a night of passion, that’s between us. I can make up to US$50 extra per night… depending on how much she wants to be pleased,” he grinned.
“When you’re good… they keep calling you back. With friends. One even took me to South Africa on holiday last year.”
Big-ticket events like ZITF, Shutdown, and Intwasa Arts Festival — when wealthy divorcees, lonely CEOs, and high-flying visitors flood Bulawayo for discreet companionship.
Locally, word has spread like a secret handshake among businesswomen’s circles, creating a high-end referral-only client base.
“Some of these women are more demanding than a boxing coach — and twice as rewarding!” laughed Big Zee, flexing his monster arms.
Aside from party appearances and dates, the boys sometimes work as topless waiters or strippers at all-female private parties — where tips are generous and rules are… flexible.
Behind the Muscles and Hustle, keeping up appearances is serious business.
“I keep fit to always look appetising… and ready to please to the max,” Jay said, flashing his chiselled torso.
Gym sessions are non-negotiable, as is staying sharp, stylish, and on-call.
But why are these ladies so eager to pay top dollar for buff companionship?
Simple. They need it — and they’re not ashamed anymore.
Satisfied cougars who have sampled the services told B-Metro the hunks were “just what the doctor ordered.”
“People look askance at us when we do it,” said one prominent businesswoman from Bulawayo, speaking on condition of anonymity.
“But men have been sugar daddies for years. This is our shot at happiness!”
She said the hired hunks are even saving marriages behind closed doors.
“I swear these boys are keeping many marriages intact. Without them, we would be whoring all over the place,” she said, laughing.
“As it is, there’s no mess. We just want to have clean fun and go home. These boys are doing it for us.”
Another cougar was even more direct: “My husband is a big shot businessman. I used to get upset when I heard how he philanders with ama 2k. Now I understand him. I’m not angry anymore. The boys are doing for me what the girls are doing for him. At the end of the day, we are all happy.
And the ladies aren’t just getting muscle; they’re getting discretion, class, and plenty of smooth talk.
In the City of Kings…
the cougars now rule the jungle.
And the buff boys?
They’re just here to entertain — and maybe, if the champagne flows right, satisfy a little more than curiosity.
MEET THE BUFF BOYS
Ladies, pick your poison!
When the champagne’s flowing and the beats are pumping, these boys step into the spotlight. Chiselled, charming, and always on call, they are the secret ingredient behind Bulawayo’s wildest nights. Here’s your exclusive peek behind the velvet curtain…
Jay “The Charmer”
With a killer smile and abs you could iron a shirt on, Jay is every cougar’s dream date. Known for his smooth talk and sensual massages, Jay says: “I keep fit to stay appetizing… and ready to please to the max!”
When he’s not flexing at private parties, you’ll find him hitting the gym twice a day to stay “camera ready.”
Big Zee “The Bodybuilder”
Standing at 1.9m tall with biceps the size of champagne bottles, Big Zee is pure muscle wrapped in a sharp suit. His speciality? Being the perfect “plus one” at events where the ladies want to show off a little arm candy.
“Some of these women are more demanding than a boxing coach — and twice as rewarding!” he jokes.
Prince M “The Smooth Operator”
Always dressed to kill and speaking with a silky voice that melts hearts, Prince M is the ultimate gentleman companion. Clients love him for his old-school manners, deep massages, and effortless charm.
“One dance, one smile, one massage — sometimes that’s all it takes to cash in,” he says with a wink.
Danny Fresh “The Wildcard”
The life of the party! Danny Fresh is the boy you call when you want the night to turn from classy to crazy. Known for his cheeky grin and magic hands, he’s a favourite for bachelorette parties and girls’ nights out.
“When you’re good… they keep calling you back. With friends,” he laughs.
Bra Fix “The Boss”
The man behind the madness. A fitness guru turned entrepreneur, Bra Fix recruits, trains, and polishes Bulawayo’s finest male escorts.
“The ladies don’t just want a body. They want a man who knows which fork to use,” he says. Under his strict code, the boys are always groomed, tested, and ready for whatever high society demands — as long as it stays “officially” professional.
