Passion Java Biography | Age, Wife, Church, Controversies
Passion Java is a Zimbabwean prophet, preacher, entrepreneur, author, and music promoter. He is known for his lavish lifestyle, controversial claims, and support for Zimdancehall artists. He is the founder of Passion Java Ministries and Passion Java Records. Here is a biography of Passion Java, including his age, wife, church, controversies, and more.
Early Life and Education
Passion Java was born on October 29th, 1987 as Panganai Java. His parents were Christine and Charles Java. He grew up in Seke Chitungwiza, where he received his education.
Marriage and Family
Passion Java has been married twice. His first wife was Prophetess Yasmin, with whom he had a son named Uebert Java. They divorced in late 2015.
In February 2016, he married Lily Tsegaye, who is of Ethiopian origin. They have three sons: Lemuel Java, Raphael Java, and Uriel Java.
Ministry and Church
Passion Java began his ministry work at his brother’s church, Tabernacles of Grace, led by Apostle B Java. He later established his own church called Kingdom Embassy in 2010 at the Chitungwiza Aquatic Complex. He initially served as a prophet and gained fame for predicting the phone numbers and ID numbers of audience members during services.
In 2013, he launched a satellite television channel called Kingdom TV for his church, in partnership with ViewSat Limited, a UK-based telecommunications company. He also claimed to have performed a miraculous abortion on a woman who was four months pregnant, which caused controversy.
In 2013, he changed the name of his church from Kingdom Embassy to Passion Java Ministries. He has published several books on prophetic topics, such as Manifesting Your Dream World (2013), Prophetic Secrets (2014), Fourteen Types of Angels (2017), and Interpretation – Who Is Your Interpreter (2018).
Music and Entertainment
Passion Java has been involved in the promotion of Zimdancehall music in Zimbabwe since 2018. He has worked with artists like Enzo Ishall and Roki, as well as producers like Levelz.
He has also sponsored riddims featuring various Zimdancehall artists, such as the Prophet Passion Riddim (2019) by Tman or Mount Zion and JMP (Jeeperz), and the Passion Java Riddim (2019) by Chill Spot Records.
In addition, he established a recording studio under the name Passion Java Records. The studio is equipped with modern recording equipment and is soundproofed to ensure quality recordings.
Lifestyle and Wealth
Passion Java is known for his extravagant and flamboyant lifestyle. He owns a collection of expensive cars, such as a Lamborghini Aventador, Rolls Royce, Maserati Levante, Lamborghini Urus, and Range Rover. He also owns a helicopter, which he said was one of his dreams.
He often shows off his wealth on social media platforms like Instagram and Facebook. He also spends lavishly on food and drinks at restaurants and clubs. He once accumulated a bar tab of 1.3 million South African rand (over $85,000 USD) at a restaurant in Pretoria, South Africa.
Criticism and Controversy
Passion Java has faced criticism from the media and some Christian pastors for his lavish lifestyle and controversial claims. Some have accused him of being a false prophet who deceives people with fake miracles and prophecies.
His flamboyant behavior and displays of wealth have also drawn condemnation from some journalists and social commentators, who argue that he is a bad influence on social media users. They have urged him to use his resources for social good instead of personal gratification.
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