Tendai Keith Guvamombe
In a significant display of pan-African solidarity, popular Nigerian comedian Elewure1 has publicly rebuked Pastor Uche for disparaging Zimbabwe during a recent church service in Nigeria.
The controversy erupted after a video surfaced showing the clergyman alleging that Zimbabwe was plagued by filth, claiming the country was “dirty from the airport to the streets.”
The remarks were met with immediate backlash, as they coincided with Zimbabwe’s historic rise as a global tourism leader.
Taking to social media to “put the Pastor to order,” Elewure1 delivered a passionate defense of the Southern African nation. Addressing the clergyman directly, the comedian stated:
“Pastor Uche you are spoiling something to entertain people. The place Zimbabwe is now good. Train your mouth as a man of God. You say Zimbabwe has poop on the road tell me anywhere in Africa where you will not find poop? Why spoiling Zimbabwe? I Want to apologise, this video is a video of Apology for all the Zimbabweans. This man will make people not to believe in Pastors again. He wants to stop me from coming to Zimbabwe, to chase beautiful Zimbabwean Women. I will never stop, i am coming my women.”
The comedian’s defense is more than just a gesture of goodwill; it is backed by international recognition. In a monumental win for the country’s image, Forbes Magazine officially crowned Zimbabwe as the #1 country to visit in the world for 2025.
This prestigious ranking highlights Zimbabwe’s breathtaking landscapes—including the majestic Victoria Falls and the Eastern Highlands—as well as its rich cultural heritage and world-class hospitality.
This incident has sparked a wider conversation about African unity and the responsibility of influential figures to speak truthfully about neighboring nations.By challenging the “bad gospel” preached by Pastor Uche, Elewure1 has helped reinforce the narrative of a rising Zimbabwe. As the country celebrates its Forbes-endorsed status, the message remains clear: the days of unchecked negative stereotypes are over, replaced by a new era of pride and mutual respect across the continent.
