Edd Branson is a prominent Zimbabwean charismatic Christian leader, philanthropist[1] and entrepreneur.[2][3][4]

Edd Branson
Born
Edwin Mutongwizo

(1988-07-18) 18 July 1988 (age 36)
NationalityZimbabwean
Occupation(s)Preacher, philanthropist
Years active2017-present
Known forClergyman

Early background

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Born Edwin Mutongwizo[5] in 1988 in Harare, Branson grew up in Warren Park suburb where he attended his early education.

Biography

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Edd Branson founded Jesus Generation International Ministries[6] in 2017 which has some branches in Zimbabwe, United Kingdom, South Africa, India and Australia,[7] he became popular around the country through his prophesy predictions.[8][9][10]

Branson founded The Edd Branson Foundation[11] through which he has received several recognitions and awards. He was appointed by the Global Diplomatic Council as director commissioner of African Culture Diversity and Entrepreneurship. In 2019, he received an honorary doctorate for Philanthropy and Humanitarian Leadership from The Global Academy Of social sciences of India.[12]

Recognition

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  • 40 Influential Zimbabweans under 40 of 2017
  • Top 100 Zimbabwean Leaders under 40 of 2019[13]
  • Excellence in Leadership and Human Capital Development 2019 - African Achievers Awards, Houses of Parliament London[14][15]
  • Global Excellence In Leadership 2019 - Peace Achievers Awards, Nigeria[16][17]
  • Peace Ambassador of the year 2019 - Centre for Peace Studies, Sri Lanka[18]
  • Leadership Award 2019 - Pan African Leadership and Entrepreneurship Development Centre, Abu Dhabi[19]
  • 15th Ambassador, World Habitat Ambassadors Foundation International (WHAF Int’l Hall of fame).[20]
  • Director, African Cultural Diversity and Entrepreneurship for the Global Diplomatic Council[21][22]
  • Commissioner, International Commission for Diplomacy[23]

References

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  1. ^ "Edd Branson Foundation In Philanthropic Reverence". August 24, 2020.
  2. ^ "13 Things You Didnt Know About Prophet Edd Branson,The Pastor Who Prophecised About ED's Victory". October 7, 2019.
  3. ^ Herald, The. "Prophet Edd Branson strikes gold". The Herald.
  4. ^ Staff Reporter (November 12, 2020). "Prophet Edd Branson Admits To Living An 'Ungodly' Lifestyle".
  5. ^ "From Edwin Mutongwizo To Edd Branson..Prophet Officially Changes Birth Name". August 3, 2021.
  6. ^ "Zim Popular Pastor Survives 39 Days of Fasting, No water, No Food and No breaks (See Photos)". Zim Popular Pastor Survives 39 Days of Fasting, No water, No Food and No breaks (See Photos).
  7. ^ "Pulling Crowds to Jesus The Rise of Prophet Edd Branson". thezimbabwenewslive.com. Archived from the original on 2019-09-18.
  8. ^ "Accurate Prophecy Fulfilled on America Trump & Bidden Fight fulfilled! Prophet Edd Branson - Bukela/Bukeka". January 8, 2021 – via zimyoutubers.tribeofinfluencers.com.
  9. ^ "Minister of The Week: The Breaking News Seer Prophet Edd Branson of Jesus Generation International Ministries". hallelujahmag.com. Archived from the original on 2021-02-24.
  10. ^ "Top 10 most followed Zimbabwean preachers on social media". September 26, 2018.
  11. ^ "ZBC".
  12. ^ "Prophet Edd Branson receives Honorary Doctorate". April 28, 2019.
  13. ^ "Zimbabwean Leadership Magazine Top 100 Under 40!". December 29, 2019.
  14. ^ "Winners – African Achievers Awards". Archived from the original on 2021-11-04. Retrieved 2021-08-14.
  15. ^ Mail, The Sunday. "Zimbabwean shortlisted for prestigious African award". The Sunday Mail.
  16. ^ "Prophet Edd gets global honour". July 7, 2019.
  17. ^ "Tambuwal, Nwoko, Oba Elegushi, others to receive peace achievers awards – Peace Achievers International Awards".
  18. ^ "Buy a Domain Name - World's Best Domains For Sale".
  19. ^ "Abu Dhabi Edition 2019 – PALEDEC". PALEDEC – Pan African Leadership and Entrepreneurship Development Centre (in Kinyarwanda). Retrieved 2021-10-24.
  20. ^ "Ambassador of the World Habitat Ambassadors Foundation International Archives • HALLELUJAH MAG". HALLELUJAH MAG. 2019-07-06. Retrieved 2021-10-24.
  21. ^ "Zimbabwe News (News Reader)". Zimbabwe News (News Reader).
  22. ^ "Prophet Edd Branson scores a first...as he is appointed African Cultural Diversity Entrepreneurship Commissioner". July 5, 2019.
  23. ^ "Govt Embraces Prophet Branson's Appointment By Global Diplomatic Council As Commissioner For Africa • #enthuse". July 6, 2019.

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