Zimbabwe’s Prophet Magaya Breaks Down Announcing Wicknell Chivayo Helicopter Crash in Church

• Zimbabwean prophet Walter Magaya became visibly emotional while addressing his congregation at PHD Ministries in Harare on Wednesday, 30 September 2026
• Magaya told the crowd he had spoken to Wicknell Chivayo around 4 pm that same day before delivering the unconfirmed news of a helicopter crash
• A video of the announcement quickly spread across social media, drawing sharp and divided reactions from Zimbabweans online

A visibly shaken Prophet Walter Magaya struggled to hold it together in front of his congregation at PHD Ministries in Harare on Wednesday evening, 30 September 2026, as he relayed unconfirmed reports of a helicopter crash involving businessman Wicknell Chivayo. The footage, filmed outdoors at the Arena of Liberty in Waterfalls, captured a sombre and emotionally charged moment that has since spread rapidly across social media.

Standing at the stone-walled patio stage of the church, located at No. 1 Sherwood Crescent in Waterfalls, Harare, Magaya spoke into a microphone under string lights and palm trees as he delivered the news to a gathered crowd. He was candid about the uncertainty surrounding the reports, repeatedly insisting he wanted to be wrong.

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"I'm not a carrier of good news right now. Not yet confirmed by the relatives or what," Magaya said. "I want to be wrong on this one. I want to be wrong. I pray that I am wrong."

Magaya's last conversation with Chivayo

The prophet revealed that he had been in contact with the flamboyant businessman just hours before the service, adding a deeply personal weight to the announcement.

"I was talking to him around 4 pm. Now I am ready for the church. Come on Friday, come on Saturday," he said, before calling on the congregation to pray.

Watch Prophet Magaya's emotional announcement at PHD Ministries:

Peeps react to Magaya mourning Wicknell

The clip divided viewers sharply, with some sympathising and others questioning the decision to share unverified news from a church pulpit.

@lillynyoni said:

"Not confirmed by relatives, he says, then proceeds to announce such news? At that time it was gossip! These fake pastors are sooo tiring, please"

@Oga65423319 wrote:

"He is not crying because Wicknell is dead; he is crying because he won't get what he was expecting to get, but no more 😂😂"

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@PrudieWay offered a more reflective take:

"May we never rejoice at the death of another; our time is also coming. He just happened to go first. 💔💔💔💔💔"

@mliloofficial quipped:

"So people prayed to be wrong? Drama in these fake churches🤣🤣🤣"

@Elfasphiri wrote:

"May their departed souls rest in peace."

Passion Java's prophecy goes viral after Wicknell dies

Meanwhile, Briefly News reported that a cryptic prophecy clip by Passion Java resurfaced online after Chivayo's death, with many claiming it predicted his fate.

Social media users were divided over whether Java's words were a genuine prophecy or something far more sinister.

Source: Briefly News