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= Walter Magaya = Walter Magaya is a Zimbabwean Christian Prophet and founder of the Prophetic Healing and Deliverance Ministries  (PHD) based in Waterfalls, Harare, Zimbabwe. He was born on the 6th of November 1983, Ngezi, Mhondoro, Zimbabwe. Magaya became a prophet from 2012 after visiting the late Nigerian Prophet T. B. Joshua who 'anointed' him to become a prophet. T. B. Joshua was the founder of the Synagogue of all Nations (SCOAN).

Early life
Magaya grew up in Chitungwiza, Harare. He did his primary and secondary education in Harare.

Magaya claims that he was a Catholic by religion before he started his own church. He was a member of a special group in the Catholic church call Blood of the Lamb Christian Community (BLCC).

Professional Qualification
The highest qualification for Professional qualification was a an Honorary Doctorate of theology from the University of South Africa (UNISA).

Prophetic Healing and Deliverance Ministries (PHD)
Magaya claimed that he tried many business ventured before realizing that ministry was his calling. PHD Ministries was found by Magaya in October 2012 after visiting T.B. Joshua. He claimed that T.B. Joshua was his spiritual father and sometimes he prayed for his church during live services. The church started with 45 members only but number continued to grow at a fast rate.

Some of the sermons themes preached by Magaya include:


 * Back to sender
 * Sermon on how to pray.
 * The spirit of unbelief sermon.
 * Pride

He invited guests and singers to his services like during Turn around 4 service, Zimbabwean Gospel singers like Charles Charamba and Olivia Charamba were invited. The event attracted thousands of people through out the country.

Magaya launched his PHD ministries in the neighboring countries like South Africa and Botswana in 2015.

Miracles
Prophet Walter Magaya claimed that he performed several miracles which included making the blind to see, healing the sick, healing the mad people .Mr Nyandoro was blind for three years but claimed to received back his sight after Magaya prayed for him. Various scholars reports that Magaya had superpowers than his predecessors like Uebert Angel and Emmanuel Makandiwa . Magaya is commonly known as Baba Magaya or Prophet Magaya by his followers. Prophet Magaya healed the sick, people walked from wheelchairs in one of the Crusades in Bulawayo at the Amazulu Stadium in 2014.

A lot of congregants at PHD ministries are said to be attracted by miracles that are performed by Magaya. A 29 year old woman from Chitungwiza suburb testified that she gave birth safely after Magaya prayed for her. In 2014, a Pumula North Councillor from Bulawayo was not able to walk for 5 years but Magaya prayed for him and started walking. In 2016, local newspaper claimed that Magaya healed two mad men from Rusape and Harare. A guest house was built for the worshipers and people seeking divine solutions from Prophet Magaya.

Some people people claim that Magaya is a "fake prophet" but sometimes they get assistance and repent. For example a, Ronald Mateyo who use to smoke 30 cigarettes per day stopped smoking after visiting Magaya's guest house. Another local hospital in Harare, Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals claimed that Magaya did not heal a man with cancerous by noting that there was nothing spiritual about the healing.

HIV/AIDS Cure
In 2018, Magaya claimed that he had found a cure for HIV/AIDS. The cure was claimed to be a concoction two trees one from Zimbabwe and the other from Mozambique. The medicine was called Aguma, which was claimed to destroy the virus in 14 days. However, the World Health Organization and the Ministry of Health in Zimbabwe claimed that it was not true. Magaya was fined $700 for not following the procedures of the Medicines Control Authority of Zimbabwe.

Television channel
YADAH TV is owned by Walter Magaya. It broadcasts his live services and repeat programs.

Soccer
Walter Magaya claims that he was a good soccer play. He owns YADAH Football Club ( The Miracle Boys) which plays in the Zimbabwean Premiership. In 2021, Magaya wanted to sell his soccer team because of poor performances.

In May 2015, Magaya donated US$56 000 to the Zimbabwe senior man soccer team when Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) failed to raise the money for COSAFA tournament in South Africa.

Business interests
Magaya failed to do a business many times before he started a church. He use to sell guavas in the streets. Magaya also ventured into mining.

Publications
In February 2019, Magaya claimed that he had written more than 281 books. During the launch of his favourite book - The CEO's Mindset', he claimed that, "We are launching one of my best books, among the 281 books I wrote, and the purpose is to create a mindset which can make anyone thrive in any economy," said Prophet Magaya.

Some of his books include :


 * The CEO's Mindset
 * Seven Things Africa Must Change
 * Heart of Maintaining
 * Leadership
 * Marriage
 * The Source, Covenants etc

Awards

 * Ngoda Business as the 2017 under 40 most influential entrepreneur

Scandals
On July 7 2019, two women - Charity Dhlodhlo and Sarah Marutha confessed that they were sexually abused by the Prophet while Magaya refused the allegations. PHD ministry congregants based in South Africa also claimed that they wanted their refund for the stands that they were promised by Magaya. iHarare reported that, about 20 people in South Africa protested at the PHD ministries in Bellville, Cape Town, South Africa.

Philanthropy works
Helping the poor and the underprivileged is another role that he plays in Zimbabwe. In 2021, the wife of the prophet, Tendai Magaya donated some blankets to the poor in Epwoth Harare. Magaya is also known for supporting vendors and other informal traders in Zimbabwe. Local musicians like Jah Prayzah, Tocky Vibes and Shinso Man were invited to perform during his services.

To support the African Talent in Zimbabwe, Magaya also ventured in talk show in March 2018 through his company Planet Africa and the prize was $1 million dollars.