Controversial prophet Walter Magaya is celebrating his 40th birthday today.

Magaya is hosting a dinner in Harare to celebrate his special day.

Prophet Magaya was born on 6 November 1983 in Mhondoro Ngezi and he grew up in Chitungwiza.

He began his ministry in 2012 when he returned from Nigeria where he had an encounter with T. B. Joshua who guided him to his ‘God-given mandate.

Magaya is married to Tendai Magaya (nee Katsiga) who is a banker by profession. The couple has two sons, Yadah Makanaka and Walter Junior.