Shepherd Bushiri

Shepherd Bushiri

politician Malawi

Prophet Shepherd Bushiri is a Malawian businessman, preacher, and founder of the Enlightened Christian Gathering (ECG) church. He is known for his philanthropic efforts through the Shepherd Bushiri Foundation and has made significant contributions to various sectors, including education and healthcare. Recently, he made headlines by investing K40 million in the local film industry, emphasizing the importance of storytelling in shaping culture and enhancing Malawi's global presence in cinema.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.01%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
1,048,800
Power
6,951$
Sentiment
3.77
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
South Africa 4 4.00 1.62% +0% 59,308,690 960,465 $350,000 5,668$
United Kingdom 1 3.00 0.04% +0% 67,886,011 29,036 $2,700,000 1,155$
Ghana 1 5.00 0.19% +0% 31,072,945 59,300 $67,000 128$
Totals 6 158,267,646 1,048,801 $3,117,000 6,951$
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.

Recent Mentions

South Africa South Africa: Shivambu’s redeployment follows a controversial trip to visit the self-proclaimed prophet, Shepherd Bushiri, who fled to his home country while out on bail for charges including fraud and rape. 5

Mail & Guardian: The fragility of proximity politics – The Mail & Guardian

Ghana Ghana: Shepherd Bushiri was one of Southern Africa's best-known preachers when he was arrested and charged with fraud in South Africa in 2020. 5

Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950: South African politician sacked over visit to fugitive pastor

South Africa South Africa: Malema referred to the latter’s sacking on Tuesday as MK party secretary general over an unsanctioned trip to Malawi to visit fugitive pastor Shepherd Bushiri. 5

Mail & Guardian: Zuma’s MK party wants to undermine EFF under the guise of ‘black unity’ – The Mail & Guardian

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Shepherd Bushiri was one of southern Africa's best known preachers when he was arrested and charged with fraud in South Africa in 2020. 3

BBC: South African politician sacked by MK over Shepherd Bushiri visit

South Africa South Africa: Shepherd Bushiri is a fugitive whose church service attendance by Floyd Shivambu in Malawi led to controversy. 5

Mail & Guardian: Zuma sacks Shivambu as MK secretary-general – The Mail & Guardian

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Shepherd Bushiri is a self-proclaimed pastor who fled to Malawi after being accused of rape and fraud. 3

BBC: Floyd Shivambu condemned by South Africa for visiting Shepherd Bushiri in Malawi