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Jay Israel Jacob Dube (born 9 April 1988), commonly known as Jay Israel, is a controversial Zimbabwean self-proclaimed prophet residing in South Africa.
In addition to being an author, motivational speaker, and church planter, he also gained notoriety in 2020 for publicly renouncing his prophetic ministry. Israel exposes alleged corruption within the charismatic church, revealing that his power comes not from God but from a sect in Benin.
Shockingly, Jay Israel confessed to using animal carcasses to promote church growth after connecting with an individual from Ghana on Facebook. Admitting to wielding dark power, Israel admitted to manipulating congregations to follow its dictates and to contribute financially, using scripture for this purpose.
Zimbabwean prophet
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| First and last name: | Jay Israel Jacob Dube |
| Stage name: | Jay Israel |
| Born: | April 9, 1988 (36 years old) |
| Place of birth: | Zimbabwe |
| Nationality: | Zimbabwean |
| Education: | do not apply |
| Height: | 1.59 m |
| Parents: | Mr. and Mrs. Dube |
| Siblings: | do not apply |
| Couple: | Masabata Dube (m. 2021) |
| Boyfriend • Partner: | Benene Bee (en. 2017), Khanya Mankayi (eg), Blessing Mashangwa (eg) |
| Children: | do not apply |
| Job: | Prophet • Author |
| Net value: | 500,000 USD (USD) |
Early Life & Education
Born on April 9, 1988 in Zimbabwe, Jay Israel is a renowned preacher and evangelist, raised by devoted Zimbabwean parents in a close-knit family.
Immersed in Christianity at an early age, he committed himself to preaching the gospel at the age of 16. Embarking on a journey to share the message of hope and salvation, Jay conducted revivals and campaign across Zimbabwe and various African countries, leaving an indelible impact.
Although Jay Israel is yet to reveal details about his educational background, providing no information about his educational background or learning history, any statements he makes about his educational qualifications remains unverified without additional evidence or documents.
Career
At the age of 18, Jay Israel claims he founded a church in Zimbabwe, marking the beginning of his religious journey. His popularity skyrocketed in 2016 with the establishment Spirit Life Mega Church in Pretoria, grew into one of South Africa’s largest congregations with branches in Zimbabwe, Nigeria, Ghana and other African countries.
Recognized for his miracles and purported prophecies, Jay Israel claimed to have the ability to heal, perform miracles, and exorcise evil spirits. His predictions extended to global events and political leaders, making him controversial. In 2020, Jay Israel made headlines when he renounced his prophetic ministry and exposed alleged corruption within the established church, revealing that his power had its roots in a sect in Benin .
Social Media
- Instagram handle: Jay Israel Jacob Dube (@jay_israel_official)
- Facebook: Jay Israel senior
- YouTube: OFFICIAL JAY ISRAEL
Personal life
At age 36, South African businessman Jay Israel was briefly engaged to Benene Bee in 2017. However, their relationship faced many challenges, including accusations of infidelity. faithful, leading to their separation after just three months. Despite the traditional Zulu custom of paying a fee, signifying the groom’s commitment, their engagement ended.
After breaking up with Benene Bee, Jay Israel found new love in Khanya Mankayi. The couple envisioned their marriage and future together. Overcoming the pain, Jay Israel eagerly looks forward to a new beginning with Khanya.
Notably, Jay Israel had an ex-girlfriend, Blessing Mashangwa, who sadly passed away just a few weeks after getting married. Sadly, Blessing Mashangwa has previously made allegations of abuse against prophet Jay Israel.
Furthermore, Jay Israel is said to be married to Masabata Dube. In 2020, he made headlines when he publicly renounced his prophetic ministry, exposing corruption within the established church. His personal life was marked by romantic relationships and controversies, making him a notable figure in South Africa.
Argumentative
In July 2020, South African police began searching for Jay Israel following allegations of death threats against his former public relations officer and labor lawyer, Tabisa Ralawe. The rift between them stemmed from Ralawe’s exposure of Israel’s allegedly fake prophecies.
In 2017, after helping Israel fend off social media attacks on her church, Ralawe claimed she was never paid for her work, leading to her leaving. She has received death threats, and her car tires have been vandalized in East London, with fake social media accounts showing pictures of her son.
Amid these allegations, Jay Israel has moved out of his East London home and has yet to face charges. In addition, Israel also accused Emmanuel Makandiwa, leader of United Family International Churchof misconduct, accusing a second wife, blackmailing, joining a cult in Ghana and performing fake miracles.
Net value
Jay Israel has amassed an estimated net worth of $500,000 as a prophet.
