By JerryMore Nyazungu
There’s a new breed of entrepreneur in town. He’s not guided by data. Not strategy. Not market research.
Nope.
He’s running a business with… a dream, a prophecy, and a bottle of anointing oil.
Let’s talk about it.
“Papa Said I Will Be a Millionaire”
Bruce runs a small transport business. Nothing fancy just 2 kombis and a second-hand Hilux. But one Sunday, he went to church and the prophet said:
“I see international contracts. I see Dubai!”
That night, Bruce didn’t sleep. He went and borrowed money to buy a third kombi. No business plan. No cash flow analysis. Just faith and fire.
Today, two kombis are grounded. One engine blew. ZINARA wants its money. The prophet changed churches.
But Bruce? Still waiting for Dubai.
When the Sangoma Becomes the Strategy Consultant
It’s not just prophets.
There’s also Chris from Glen View. The traditional healer with 300 clients and 0 receipts.
Tarisai, a hair salon owner, started losing customers. Instead of checking her customer service or adjusting her prices, she went to Chris.
Chris told her,
“It’s your neighbour. They bewitched your dryer.”
She burned snails, sacrificed a black chicken, and sprinkled “protection powder” at the doorstep.
Business is still dead. But now the salon smells like a barbecue gone wrong.
Sometimes, it’s not witches. It’s just bad Wi-Fi and poor customer experience.
The Anointing Oil Doesn’t Replace Accounting
Some of you are anointing POS machines. Praying over receipts. Fasting over unpaid invoices.
Which is fine… until ZIMRA shows up and your books are a mess.
Here’s the truth:
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God is not your accountant.
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The prophet won’t file your PAYE.
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And sangomas don’t submit NSSA returns.
You need an accountant, not just quiet time. You need an auditor, not another altar call.
You Can’t “Bind” Poor Planning
There’s a generation of entrepreneurs who treat laziness like it’s spiritual warfare.
They say things like:
“The enemy doesn’t want me to succeed.”
But the enemy isn’t chasing you. You just don’t wake up on time. You don’t follow up clients. You’re still using Gmail for corporate proposals.
Not every struggle is demonic. Sometimes, it’s just disorganization.
Prophecy Without Process Is Poverty
Look we’re not attacking faith. Pray, fast, believe. Do it all.
But don’t replace action with altar visits. Don’t substitute strategy with superstition.
Keep the Faith, But Get a Business Plan
God wants you to prosper. But He also gave you a brain, a budget, and a calculator.
If you want to grow:
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Hire a real accountant.
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Use real software.
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Pay your taxes.
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Build real relationships.
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Stop looking for shortcuts.
Because the marketplace doesn’t care how many times you were prophesied to. If your product sucks it won’t sell.
And if your business strategy came from a trance or a tea leaf? My guy… maybe it’s time to open Excel.
