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About Johane the 5thof Africa International

An indigenous Apostolic ministry born in Zimbabwe in 1995 — now a global evangelical force with 3.3 million followers across Africa and beyond.

Mt. Esinai Matangi, Mutare Matangi Mutare Zimbabwe
Est. 1995

Who We Are

Welcome to J5

Founded in 1995 by Archbishop Dr. Andby Makururu, Johane Masowe the 5th of Africa International Church is one of the fastest-growing indigenous Apostolic ministries in Africa. Rooted in the rich spiritual lineage of the Johane Masowe movement, the church has evolved into a global evangelical force with over 3.3 million followers worldwide.

Headquartered at the sacred Mt. Esinai Matangi (Hospital Hill) in Mutare, Zimbabwe, our ministry bridges deep, scriptural prophetic guidance with forward-thinking modernisation, formal corporate citizenship, and aggressive regional development.

J5 breaks the mould of traditional white-garment (Vapositori) churches. We are a legally registered Corporate Body that secures land, builds physical structures, owns fixed assets, and engages transparently with public and legal institutions.

Our Founder & Leader

Archbishop Dr. Andby Makururu

Archbishop Dr. Andby Makururu — known to members as Madzibaba Andby — is a visionary spiritual leader, respected African statesman, and passionate philanthropist. Commissioned with a divine calling to preach repentance, healing, and empowerment to the African continent, his leadership centres on order, patriotism, and human dignity.

He was awarded an earned Doctor of Christian Leadership and Management by Lagos University in recognition of his profound contributions to community development and ecclesial management.

Archbishop Makururu travels extensively throughout SADC countries, conducting major diplomatic and spiritual round-up tours in Mozambique, South Africa, and Zambia. He teaches that spiritual alignment must translate into hard work, national pride, and economic emancipation for Black people.

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Mt. Esinai Matangi, Mutare
Archbishop Dr. Andby Makururu

Global Footprint — Vision 2030

One Nation, One Province, One Assembly at a Time

J5's mandate is to become the most influential fellowship in the SADC region. Here is our current reach.

🇿🇼 Zimbabwe

2,000+ assemblies across all 10 provinces. The spiritual and administrative heartland of J5's global mission.

🇲🇿 Mozambique

500+ assemblies with regional headquarters across provinces including Tete. One of J5's fastest-growing fields.

🇿🇦 South Africa

150+ assemblies serving diaspora communities and South African nationals across the Republic.

🇧🇼 Botswana

72 assemblies with a rapidly growing network in a key partner nation for the Vision 2030 expansion.

🇿🇲 Zambia

25 assemblies established and growing under the pan-African expansion initiative.

Malawi & United Kingdom

A growing presence in Malawi and among the United Kingdom Zimbabwean diaspora communities.

Annual Milestones

Our Major Events & Interfaces

Mvuma Musangano weRuwombeko

Annual regional gathering held in Midlands Province — a landmark interface drawing thousands of members from across Zimbabwe.

International Women's Conference

Held under themes such as "United We Serve Africa, We Rise" — celebrating and equipping women across the movement.

SADC Regional Interfaces

Annual round-up tours led by Archbishop Makururu in Beitbridge, Tete Province, and other strategic cross-border locations.

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Upcoming Events

Join us at these forthcoming gatherings across the region.

Next Up
17–21 June 2026

Archbishop Dr. Andby Makururu — Pastoral Visit to Zambia & Botswana

Zambia & Botswana  ·  17 – 21 June 2026

Archbishop Makururu travels to Zambia and Botswana for pastoral work, strengthening assemblies and engaging with church leadership across both nations.

7–12 July 2026

Johane the 5th of Africa International Church — Annual Conference

Mvuma, Zimbabwe  ·  7 – 12 July 2026

The flagship annual gathering of the J5 movement, bringing together members from across Zimbabwe and the SADC region for worship, teaching, and fellowship.

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