The name Steady Munyanyi has long resonated in Zimbabwe’s creative and business circles.
As the founder of Diamond Studios, the recording powerhouse that helped launch the careers of top artists such as Jah Prayzah, Sulumani Chimbetu, and Romeo Gasa, Munyanyi built a reputation as a visionary music producer and philanthropist.
Now, the United Kingdom-based entrepreneur has stepped into a new calling — that of spiritual leadership — following his ordination as Bishop of the Apostolic Faith Foundation Ministries (AFFM).
The ceremony, held last week during a vibrant church conference in Murehwa, marked a significant milestone in his journey from the recording studio to the pulpit.
Bishop Munyanyi, who holds a Bachelor’s Degree (Honours) in Business Administration from Anglia Ruskin University and an MBA from Henley Business School in the UK, says his academic and business background have shaped his vision for a “modern, accountable, and empowering” apostolic church.
“My calling started at a tender age, but I used to ignore it,” he said.
“I wanted to be a successful businessman helping others financially, but things didn’t go as planned. Eventually, I realised God had a different path for me.”
He explained that while he initially found joy in supporting church and community projects behind the scenes, he began receiving divine visions urging him to lead more directly.
“I am a passionate giver, and I always believed helping others financially was enough,” he shared. “But I heard a voice instructing me to lead and empower people through the Word.”
Bishop Munyanyi said resisting the call brought turmoil to his business life until he finally yielded to God’s guidance and founded the Apostolic Faith Foundation Ministries.
“I have always been apostolic in nature,” he said. “But through God’s direction, I was instructed to establish a modernised version of the apostolic church — one that maintains spiritual depth while uplifting lives.”
He emphasised that AFFM seeks to transform traditional perceptions of apostolic churches as being “for the poor,” instead promoting economic empowerment, education, and personal development.
While members wear the symbolic white garments common in apostolic worship, Bishop Munyanyi encourages balance and freedom of expression grounded in scripture. Citing 1 Timothy 2:9, he said women in his ministry are not barred from styling their hair, as the emphasis is on inner beauty and godliness.
Unlike many leaders who depend heavily on offerings, Bishop Munyanyi’s philosophy is one of stewardship and community empowerment.
“I don’t believe in becoming wealthy from offerings,” he said. “Church contributions should be used to uplift members — helping them start businesses and improve their livelihoods. That’s the real gospel of empowerment.”
With a message that merges faith, leadership, and practical transformation, Bishop Munyanyi is redefining apostolic ministry for the modern age — bridging spirituality, enterprise and community renewal.
