One of Zimbabwe`s most gifted vocalists, Dereck Mpofu, who is known for his hit song Chisikana Changu Zimbabwe has hailed the charismatic celebrity preachers, Prophets Emmanuel Makandiwa and Eubert Angel saying they were creative.
Mpofu said this in relation to recent posters of the two prophets clad in camouflage advertising a strictly man`s program dubbed Men’s World Convention organised by the prophets which began on Thursday and ending on Saturday.
“Recent posters l saw in town of Prophets Emmanuel Makandiwa, Eubert Angel and Boateng dressed in camouflage advertising Men’s World Convention, immediately after Prophet Passions’ WWE poster with John Cena have been heavily criticized but personally l love the creativity,” said Mpofu.
Mpofu who says he is not affiliated to the two prophets in any way believes such ‘creativity’ is the way to go as many Pastors have shown a great deal of mediocrity in advertising church programs which he says is irritating.
“Its a breathe of fresh air as compared to some posters we have gotten used to that we see with ugly mug shots of a Pastor and his wife either looking like criminals not smiling or over smiling,” said Mpofu
Added Mpofu:” …and then the all too familiar pose of the Pastor`s wife in front of the pastor like they are queuing for bread.”
On the other hand, unlike Mpofu who however say he is not campaigning for Prophets Makandiwa and Angel`s churches, many people in Zimbabwe have heavily lambasted the two prophets saying the posters create an impression that they are Hollywood stars which is at logger heads with the word of God.
The young, mega-rich Pastors, both known to their flock as “Papa,” have become some of Zimbabwe’s most influential spiritual leaders. On any given day, they can draw thousands and thousands to their service.
Their fervent sermons, coupled with their magnetic personality, have turned their churches Spririt Embassy founded by Angel and the Makandiwa-led UFIC into some of the fastest-growing evangelical congregations in Zimbabwe.
Their numerous followers include national leaders, society’s well-heeled, as well as industry executives – many of whom often turn to them for advice.
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