Top 10 Richest Pastors in Africa and Their Net Worth

Richest pastors in Africa: What are the salaries of pastors in Africa? Here is a list of prominent African preachers along with their respective biography and net worth.

The Continent (Africa) is one of the world’s most religious regions, home to more than 200 different religions. In spite of this, most Africans today are either Christians or Muslims. Preachers of the Pentecostal faith today are gradually earning more money than they did in early Christian history. The richest people on the continent include a large number of African pastors.

It’s important to note that these Richest pastors in Africa receive some of their financial support from outside businesses and investments. But it’s undeniable that a significant portion of them get their money from donations made by church members, such as offerings, tithes, and gifts.

In Africa, South Africa and West Africa are home to many wealthy pastors. According to a system adopted by the pastors, churches are first established in the country where they are pastored before being planted abroad.

Graphical Representation of the Top 10 Richest Pastors in Africa and Their Net Worth

Pastors can simultaneously reach more people with their messages because of televangelism. Because of this, they now have thousands of Christians who watch their sermons on TV and online on sites like Facebook and YouTube.

Also, Critics claim that these pastors’ teachings are robbery and at odds with the Bible. The “prosperity gospel” is one that views wealth as a manifestation of God’s favor.

These theological schools, according to their detractors, teach that by giving generously through tithing and seed sowing, one can command God to prosper them financially and then anticipate receiving a larger financial increase in return.

“These principles work for us!” is a common catchphrase employed by followers and church members to defend wealthy pastors. It functions! critics may still be scratching their heads, but their pastors have seen success despite this, it is certain. That’s why we’re here right now. we present to you the top ten richest pastors in Africa in terms of wealth.

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Richest Pastors in Africa and Their Net Worth

The table below shows the ranking order of the richest pastors in Africa, their net worth, the church they’re pastoring, and their residing country.

Ranking	Name	Net Worth	Church	Country
1	Bishop David Oyedepo	$ 200m	The Faith Tabernacle	Nigeria
2	Prophet Shepherd Bushiri	$150m	Enlightened Christian Gathering church	Malawi
3	Pastor Enoch Adeboye	$110m	The Redeemed Christian Church of God	Nigeria
4	Uerbert Angel	$100m	Good News Church	Zimbabwe
5	Pastor Chris Oyakhilome	$50m	Christ Embassy	Nigeria
6	Tshifinwa Irene	$42m	Divine Truth World Restoration Services	Zimbabwe
7	Bishop Ayo Ortisejafor	$32m	Word of Life Bible Church	Nigeria
8	Pastor Ray McCauley	$28m	Rhema Bible Church	South Africa
9	Pastor Matthew Ashimolowo	$10m	The KICC	Nigeria
10	Apostle Kwadwo Safo	$6.5m	Kristo Asafo Christ Reform Church	Ghana

1. Bishop David Oyedepo-$200million

Ministry: Winners Chapel

date of birth: September 27, 1954

Net Worth: $200million

Country Of Origin: Nigeria

It is estimated that Bishop David Oyedepo is worth $200 million. He is the richest pastor in Africa, according to Forbes. The founder and current bishop of Faith Bible Church International, also known as Winners Chapel, is Bishop David Oyedepo.

The church has grown to become one of the biggest Christian congregations in both Nigeria and the entire world since its founding in 1983. Given that it is present in more than 65 countries and has more than 20,000 branches worldwide, you can be assured of this accomplishment.

Watch Bishop David Oyedepo Teaching in the video below

2. Prophet Shepherd Bushiri-$150million

Ministry: The Enlightened Christian Gathering

date of birth: 20th February 1983

Net Worth: $150million

Country Of Origin: Malawi

The Enlightened Christian Gathering is a nondenominational evangelical Christian church that was founded and is led by Shepherd Bushiri. The 37-year-old preacher, who was born in Malawi, presently resides in South Africa. In his native Malawi, Ghana, South Sudan, South Africa, and other African countries, he founded and oversaw numerous other churches.

In Sandton, a suburb of Johannesburg, he owns a multinational investment firm called Shepherd Bushiri Investments. His company engages in mining, real estate, an airline, and other business endeavors. His practice of charging exorbitant prices for public dinners is also well known. Today, he is the second Richest Pastor in Africa

Watch Shepherd Bushiri Teaching in the video below

3. Pastor Enoch Adeboye-$110million

Ministry: The Redeemed Christian Church of God

date of birth: 2 March 1942

Net Worth: $110million

Country Of Origin: Nigeria

One of the richest pastors in Africa is Pastor Enoch Adeboye. The general overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God known as Daddy G.O. Adeboye joined the R.C.C.G in 1971 as an interpreter and later rose to the position of General Overseer following the passing of the church’s founder, PA. Akindayomi.

He was born on March 2, 1942, in Osun state, and is a professor of mathematics. He is the owner of educational institutions like Redeemers University and Dove TV, which broadcasts his shows. E. Adeboye / Emmanuel Aviation is the registered owner of his private aircraft.

In the Redeemed camp, he also organizes the well-liked Holy Ghost Convention. His net worth is over $110 million.

Watch Pastor Enoch Adeboye Teaching in the video below

4. Uerbert Angel-$100million

Ministry: Good News Church

date of birth: 6 September 1978

Net Worth: $100million

Country Of Origin: Zimbabwe

Uebert Angel, one of the richest pastors in Africa, is the second Zimbabwean to appear on the Forbes list. Although he now resides in the UK, Uerbert Angel was born in Zimbabwe.

The pastor, who is 43 years old, founded the Pentecostal ministry Spirit Embassy in the United Kingdom. In 2007, Uebert started this congregation, which he later renamed Good News Church.

In addition to preaching, Uebert owns and operates a number of businesses in Zimbabwe and the UK. His way of life enables him to fly in helicopters while delivering sermons on the Bible.

The pastor’s wealth comes from a variety of sources, including his cars, investments, and other businesses. He is one of the youngest and wealthiest pastors in Africa thanks to his significant real estate investments.

Watch Uebert Angel Teaching in the video below

5. Pastor Chris Oyakhilome-$ 50 million

Ministry: Christ Embassy

date of birth: 7 December 1963

Net Worth: $ 50 million

Country Of Origin: Nigeria

Another well-known preacher on the list of the Richest Pastors in Africa is Pastor Chris Oyakhilome founded the Believer’s Love World Incorporated, also known as Christ Embassy. If that name does not sound familiar, then perhaps “Rhapsody of Reality” will. Until their divorce in 2016, this well-known devotional book was published under the names of both Pastor Chris and his wife, Anita Ebhodaghe.

On December 7th, 1963, in Edo State, Pastor Chris Oyakhilome was born. He owns a publishing company, a record label that has given birth to many of Nigeria’s most well-known gospel singers, a television show with millions of viewers, magazines, real estate, and a church with more than 40,000 members. His estimated net worth is $50 million and the sixth richest pastor in Africa.

Watch Pastor Chris Oyakhilome Teaching in the video below

6. Tshifinwa Irene-$42 Million

Ministry: Divine Truth World Restoration Services

Net worth: $42 Million

Date of Birth: Unknown

Country of Origin: Zimbabwe

The richest female pastor in Africa, Preacher Irene, has a net worth of $42 million. She is the founder and senior pastor of Divine Truth World Restoration Services for World Peace by Jesus Christ.

Pastor Irene was a banker at Standard Bank of South Africa from 1990 to 2001. She left her banking job in late 2001 to start her church in South Africa. She broadcasts to a global audience via a DSTV channel, and her ministry is one of the biggest in South Africa.

Preacher Irene heeded God’s call to eternity on October 17, 2017. After a long day of church service, she passed away peacefully in her sleep, shocking many of her devoted followers. She continues to hold the title of Africa’s wealthiest female preacher.

Watch Preacher Irene Teaching in the video below

7. Bishop Ayo Ortisejafor-$32 million

Ministry: Word of Life Bible Church

date of birth: 10 November

Net Worth: $32 million

Country Of Origin: Nigeria

Bishop Ayo Ortisejafor was a former president of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria and the Christian Fellowship of Nigeria, and the founder of the World of Life Church in Warri, Nigeria. He has investments in media, real estate, banking, and transportation, and with an estimated net worth of $32 million, he is currently holding the title of one of the Richest Pastors in Africa.

Oritsejafor sees himself as a representative of God and a tool through which God ministers to both the material and spiritual needs of people. Through social responsibility programs, he emphasizes salvation, repentance, heavenliness, liberation, and the strengthening of the less special.

Long-term, he has criticized inefficiency and pushed for rewarding the general public, paying little attention to race or religion. Regardless of clan or class, he provides grants to needy students in various tertiary, auxiliary, and primary institutions both inside and outside of Nigeria.

Watch Bishop Ayo Ortisejafor Teaching in the video below

8. Pastor Ray McCauley-$28million

Ministry: Rhema Bible Church

date of birth: 1 October 1949

Net Worth: $28million

Country Of Origin: South Africa

The International Federation of Christian Churches, which has its headquarters in South Africa, is presided over by Pastor Ray Macaulay, senior pastor of Rhema Bible Church.

He is a televangelist and author who hosts a daily show called “A new day with Pastor Ray.” Pastor Ray Macaulay has amassed a large following, even though he is frequently linked to a contentious lifestyle. He is among the richest pastors in Africa with an estimated net worth of $28 million.

Watch Pastor Ray Macaulay Teaching in the video below

9. Pastor Matthew Ashimolowo-$ 10 million

Ministry: The KICC

date of birth: 17 March 1952

Net Worth: $ 10 million

Country Of Origin: Nigeria

Pastor Matthew Ashimolowo, a televangelist whose show is broadcast on television in Zimbabwe, Ghana, Nigeria, and even Europe, was born on 17 March 1952. He is thought to be worth around $10 million and derives the majority of his wealth from Christian literature and documents.

He is the senior pastor of the Kings Way International Christian Center, a church with its main location in the UK. According to legend, Matthew Ashimolowo was once sent by the Nigerian Four Square Gospel Church to found a branch in the United Kingdom. However, in the process, he also founded his own church.

Watch Pastor Matthew Ashimolowo Teaching in the video below

10. Apostle Kwadwo Safo-$6.5million

Ministry: Kristo Asafo Christ Reform Church

date of birth: 26 August 1948

Net Worth: $6.5million

Country Of Origin: Ghana

The last person on the list of the richest pastors in Africa is Kwadwo Safo Kantanka was born in Bekwai, Ghana’s Ashanti Region, on August 26, 1948. Following the completion of his primary and secondary education, Kwadwo Safo enrolled at the Ghana Technical Works Institute in Kumasi.

Later, he worked for the Volta Aluminium Company for three years as a welder (VALCO).
The Kristo Asafo (Christ Reformed Church), which Kwadow Safo founded, was a movement he first began as a prayer group in the late 1960s.

He converted it into a church on February 3rd, 1971 in Accra, Ghana. Over 130 locations of his church exist both in Ghana and abroad.

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Top 10 Richest Pastors in Nigeria and Their Net Worth (2022)

11. Pastor Alph Lukau

Ministry: Alleluia Ministries International

date of birth: 25 October 1975

Net worth: $ 1 billion

Country of Origin: South Africa

Another well-known African pastor is from South Africa and has millions of devotees all over the world. Alleluia Ministries International is headed by Alph Lukau (One of the top Christian churches in the world today).

It’s significant to note that Alph Lukau is only 47 years old, making him one of Africa’s youngest Bible experts to reach this lofty position. Additionally, his estimated net worth as of 2019 is over $1 billion.

Mama Celeste is now Alph Lukau’s wife (a great minister too). Based on our analysis, it is clear that his money comes from a variety of sources besides his church. He also makes money from his work as a writer, public speaker, and owner of a TV station. Alph Lukau is without a doubt one of the wealthiest preachers in Africa right now.

Top 10 Richest Pastors in Africa and Their Net Worth

Here is a Summary of the richest pastors in Africa and their Net worth

1. Bishop David Oyedepo $ 200m
2. Prophet Shepherd Bushiri $150m
3.  Pastor Enoch Adeboye  $110m
4.  Uerbert Angel $100m
5.  Pastor Chris Oyakhilome $50m
6. Tshifinwa Irene $42m
7. Bishop Ayo Ortisejafor $32m
8. Pastor Ray McCauley $28m
9.  Pastor Matthew Ashimolowo $10m
10.  Apostle Kwadwo Safo $6.5