Magaya’s Son Takes the Stage: 16-Year-Old Leads PHD “Night of Turnaround” as Prophet Remains in Remand
Mhepo News Reporter | Mhepo - Breaking News Zimbabwe
While Prophet Walter Magaya remains in remand prison, his shadow loomed large over the Prophetic Healing and Deliverance (PHD) Ministries' "Night of Turnaround" on Friday. In a significant and symbolic move, his 16-year-old son, Walter Jnr, stepped into the spotlight, taking on his father's role before a massive crowd of international followers.
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| A huge crowd gathered for the event, demonstrating the ministry's continued drawing power. |
A Ministry Unbowed
Despite the absence of its leader, the "Night of Turnaround" drew a huge crowd to the ministry's Harare base. According to organizers, the event attracted followers from across the globe, with attendees from the United States, United Kingdom, South Africa, Tanzania, Kenya, Zambia, Malawi, Namibia, and Botswana, showcasing the ministry's extensive international reach.
Walter Jnr. Steps into the Spotlight
The night's most talked-about moment was the official introduction of Prophet Magaya's 16-year-old son, Walter Jnr. Clad in a suit, he made a grand entrance, arriving in his father’s luxurious 2025 Mercedes Benz GLS600, a vehicle reportedly donated by businessman Wicknell Chivayo. Flanked by the ministry's security detail, his arrival mirrored the high-profile entrance typically made by his father.
Introduced by his mother, Prophetess Tendai Magaya, Walter Jnr assumed all the roles his father would typically perform at such events. He was escorted into the main theatre and took center stage, where he played recorded audio messages from Prophet Magaya, bridging the gap between the incarcerated leader and his global family.
Messages of Faith and Defiance
Senior church leaders delivered powerful sermons of resilience. Overseer Zunza addressed the congregation with a defiant tone, declaring, "We cannot come all the way from where we were to be ashamed at this season. We will not be discouraged or put to shame, our God will fight on our behalf until all our enemies are under our feet."
Another senior member, identified as Mr. Madhora, drew a direct parallel between Prophet Magaya's situation and a well-known biblical story. Preaching about Daniel in the lions' den, he told the crowd, "Our prophet is praying for us right now from his prison cell. We, too, are praying for him to fulfil the mission before him," framing the leader's legal troubles as a spiritual trial.
Mhepo Commentary: A Test of Institutional Strength
The introduction of Walter Jnr. at such a critical juncture is a masterstroke of institutional preservation. While Prophet Magaya's physical absence created a vacuum, the symbolic presence of his son, arriving in his father's car and assuming his duties, sends a powerful message of continuity and stability to a global following. This move serves a dual purpose: it rallies the faithful by presenting a united family front and subtly introduces a potential successor, ensuring the ministry's future is perceived as secure. The "Night of Turnaround" was, therefore, more than just a religious event; it was a carefully orchestrated demonstration of the PHD Ministry's resilience and a test of its ability to function as an institution, even when its charismatic founder is not present. The shadow of Magaya may have loomed large, but the spotlight was deliberately cast on the next generation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Prophet Walter Magaya was in remand prison following his arrest on charges of rape and fraud, and was therefore unable to attend.
Walter Jnr is the 16-year-old son of Prophet Walter Magaya and Prophetess Tendai Magaya. He made his first major public appearance at the "Night of Turnaround."
He took on his father's ceremonial roles, including arriving in his vehicle, being escorted by security, and presenting his father's recorded messages to the congregation.
They framed it as a spiritual battle, comparing him to the biblical figure Daniel in the lions' den and assuring followers that God would fight for them and their leader.
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