Brill Pongo

26/07/2025

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25/07/2025

Polygamy Blues

They say one man one woman
Is the path of civilised life,
But my grandfather had six huts,
And never once knew strife.

Europeans came with their Bibles,
Declaring our ways were sin,
Now look at Finland’s women,
Crying for a man to let them in.

See, we’ve always shared the load,
Many hands to stir the pot,
Many hearts to keep him warm,
Many voices in one lot.

But Europe brought monogamy,
Said it’s love’s purest design,
Now their birth rates are dropping,
Their lonely women pine.

So don’t mock us polygamists,
We’ve known what works for years,
Love is not a rationed meal,
It multiplies, my dears.

©️pongo the poet

24/07/2025

Ozzy’s Sabbath

They said you were Satan’s favourite child,
The Prince of Darkness in studded leather,
Singing Sabbath like a prayer gone wild,
Your riffs as heavy as fallen feathers.

Christians clutched their rosaries tight,
Whispered hymns to drown your scream,
While you bathed in metal’s blinding light,
Their nightmare became your dream.

Sabbath – a holy word turned profane,
A day of rest now riffs and sin,
You laughed at every righteous bane,
Biting bats, letting madness in.

Yet behind the eyeliner’s smudged disguise,
Your voice cried out with twisted grace,
A broken soul the world despised,
Who found salvation on a stage.

Sabbath, Satanism, solo stunners,
Ozzy, you sang beyond their fears,
A rock god among Sunday runners,
Still echoing in metalhead cheers.

©️pongo the poet

20/07/2025

I have been visiting Uganda for the last 4 years and I fell in love with the country
I was particularly touched by a certain place and this prompted me to take action I have started a Gofundme to help the kids of Karamoja

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16/07/2025

You just have to keep reminding the people that we have charlatans masquerading as voices of God…

16/07/2025

Shout out to my newest followers! Excited to have you onboard!

Christopher Bricks, Sikhathazile Ndlovu, Caroline Nhete, Argia Kazuko, Chi Hera

15/07/2025

Prophet Makandiwa Declares Earth is Flat: Biblical Claim Sparks Debate

By Brilliant Pongo

Prominent Zimbabwean preacher Prophet Emmanuel Makandiwa has reignited controversy by declaring that the earth is flat, basing his stance on biblical texts rather than scientific evidence. His interpretation aligns with certain literalist readings of scripture that challenge the widely accepted scientific view of a spherical planet.

Biblical Basis for Flat Earth

Proponents of the flat earth theory often reference verses such as:

Isaiah 40:22: “He sits enthroned above the circle of the earth…”
The Hebrew word chug translated as “circle” is argued to mean a flat disc rather than a sphere.

Revelation 7:1 & 20:8: Mentions of the “four corners of the earth” interpreted literally to suggest that earth has edges.

Job 38:13: Speaks of “the ends of the earth,” viewed as implying a flat surface with boundaries.

Psalm 104:5: “The Lord set the earth on its foundations; it can never be moved,” used to support geocentrism – the idea that the sun revolves around a stationary earth.

Sun Revolving Around Earth

Some flat earth believers extend their interpretation to geocentrism, citing:

Joshua 10:12-13, where Joshua commands the sun and moon to stand still, argued to indicate the sun moves around the earth.

Ecclesiastes 1:5: “The sun rises, and the sun goes down, and hastens to the place where it rises.” Critics, however, note these passages use phenomenological language describing appearances, much like modern terms such as “sunrise” or “sunset.”

Claims of NATO Polar Exploration Restrictions

Flat earth proponents have further claimed that NATO signed agreements banning exploration beyond the North Pole or Antarctica, to hide earth’s alleged edges. This is often linked to the Antarctic Treaty of 1959, which in reality:

Regulates environmental protection and bans military activity on the continent.

Contains no clauses prohibiting exploration beyond Antarctica or the poles.

Experts dismiss these conspiracy claims as unfounded, with no official documentation supporting them.

Scientific Perspective

The scientific community overwhelmingly supports a spherical earth, citing:

Satellite imagery confirming earth’s roundness.

Gravity, which shapes celestial bodies into spheres.

Circumnavigation, possible east-west and north-south, impossible on flat earth maps.

The Coriolis effect, which influences global weather patterns and flight paths on a rotating sphere.

Flat earth models also fail to explain:

Southern hemisphere star trails, which rotate around the south celestial pole.

Accurate flight distances between countries like South Africa and Australia, which are distorted on flat earth maps.

Prophet Makandiwa’s claim reflects a faith-based literal interpretation of scripture rather than scientific methodology. While his statement may stem from sincere theological beliefs, science – through physics, astronomy, and geodesy – continues to uphold earth’s sphericity.

Additionally, claims regarding NATO polar restrictions remain unsubstantiated conspiracy theories without geopolitical rationale or legal basis.

07/07/2025

Remember a great soldier (10years) on

The man in the middle, Brigadier General Hurungudo a rare kind of an officer who had the enviable gift to mix freely at all levels both in his work and social life.

Brig-Gen Hurungudo was trained together with the likes of Police Commissioner General Augustine Chihuri, Air Marshal Henry Muchena (retired), Major General Gibson Mashingaidze (retired), Major General Etherton Shungu (retired) among others.

Brig-Gen Hurungudo rose through the ranks to become a member of the Zanla General Staff.

He held various appointments key among them being Director of Politics deputising General Constantine Guvheya Chiwenga who was a member of the high command.

07/07/2025

The Myth of “Spiritual Fathers”: A Theological Critique

By Brilliant Pongo

The rise of the spiritual fatherhood doctrine in modern charismatic and Pentecostal movements has created a spiritual hierarchy that often escapes biblical scrutiny. Many believers have been taught to “submit to their spiritual father” unquestioningly, under the premise that it is a biblical model rooted in Paul’s relationship with Timothy. Yet, a closer look at scripture, early church practices, and theological tradition reveals a starkly different reality.

What Did Jesus Say About Spiritual Fathers?

In Matthew 23:9, Jesus says:

“And do not call anyone on earth ‘father,’ for you have one Father, and he is in heaven.”
This was a rebuke to the religious leaders who positioned themselves as spiritual mediators with divine authority over others. Christ’s teaching was clear: no man holds the spiritual fatherhood position – only God does. Calling religious leaders “father” in a spiritual sense was forbidden because it diminishes God’s unique role as Father of all believers.

Paul and Timothy: Discipleship, Not Fatherhood

Those defending spiritual fatherhood often cite 1 Timothy 1:2, where Paul calls Timothy “my true son in the faith.” But is this evidence of the spiritual father doctrine?

No. The language used by Paul here is relational and pastoral, not doctrinal or hierarchical. Throughout Paul’s letters, his primary identity remains an apostle and servant of Christ, not a “spiritual father.” His reference to Timothy as a son expresses:

—Love and personal connection
—Responsibility for Timothy’s spiritual growth as a mentor
—An emotional bond forged through discipleship

It does not establish spiritual fatherhood as an ecclesiastical office or spiritual rank. In all his letters, Paul consistently pointed believers to God as Father and Christ as the sole Head of the church (Ephesians 4:15-16).

Early Church Practice: No Spiritual Fathers

Early Christian writings reinforce this understanding. The Didache (first century AD), one of the earliest church teaching documents, outlines church structure with bishops, deacons, and prophets, but never mentions spiritual fathers as a category of leadership.

Church Fathers like Ignatius of Antioch urged believers to honour bishops as shepherds overseeing doctrine and unity but never claimed spiritual fatherhood. Their emphasis was always Christ as the sole Mediator and God as Father.

Even Tertullian (155-240 AD), who defended church order vigorously, argued that every believer had direct access to God the Father through Christ. Spiritual fatherhood as taught today was absent in early church structure and theology.

Modern Charismatic Practices: Control and Manipulation

Today, “spiritual fatherhood” has become:

A tool for spiritual control: Followers are told that disobeying their spiritual father is equivalent to disobeying God, cultivating dependence and fear.
A means of financial and personal exploitation: Many are coerced to “sow seeds” or perform acts of loyalty to gain favour or blessings.
A distortion of Christian identity: Instead of believers understanding themselves as direct sons and daughters of God, they are taught to see themselves as spiritual children under earthly fathers.
This practice contradicts New Testament teachings on the priesthood of all believers (1 Peter 2:9) and freedom in Christ (Galatians 5:1).

What Does the Bible Actually Teach?

Christ is our only mediator (1 Timothy 2:5)
God is our only Father (Matthew 23:9)
Church leaders are servants and shepherds (1 Peter 5:2-3)
Discipleship is about teaching and equipping (Ephesians 4:11-13)
Paul never institutionalised father-son spiritual hierarchies. He saw himself as a servant sent to preach Christ. The relational language he used was never doctrinal justification for spiritual dominance.

Rejecting the Myth

The concept of spiritual fathers is not scriptural, nor does it align with the teachings of Jesus, the apostles, or the early church. It is a modern construct used to create spiritual hierarchies, manipulate believers, and divert their direct relationship with God.

If we are to remain true to scripture, we must reject any teaching that places men in positions reserved for God alone. Our Father is in heaven, and our spiritual identity is rooted in Him, not in any earthly spiritual father.

Reflection for Believers
Do you submit more to a “spiritual father” than to Christ?
Are you growing in freedom and maturity, or trapped in spiritual dependency?
Who is your true Father?
May the church return to the simplicity of Christ, where God alone is Father, and we are all brothers and sisters under His grace.

Brilliant Pongo is a theologian, poet, and social commentator who writes on faith, society, and African spirituality.

05/12/2024

There Are No True Prophets in the Present-Day Church

Ladies and gentlemen, the question before us is whether true prophets exist in the present-day church. I argue that they do not, and that those who call themselves prophets today and claim to hear directly from God are charlatans. Let me present my case.

The Nature of Biblical Prophets

Biblical prophets were a distinct group chosen by God to deliver His divine message. These prophets, such as Moses, Elijah, and Elisha, were endowed with specific authority and unmistakable authenticity. Their words carried the weight of divine truth and were often accompanied by undeniable signs and wonders that validated their calling. Importantly, their role in history was unique and purposeful. They were the conduit for God’s will, bringing revelation in a time when Scripture was still being revealed.

The Completion of Prophecy in Scripture

God, in His infinite wisdom, ensured that the words of the prophets were recorded in the Bible. This allows us to interact with their messages as a "living word." The Bible provides a complete and sufficient record of God's communication with humanity. As stated in 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Scripture is "profitable for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work."

If the Bible is sufficient for all matters of faith and practice, what need is there for new prophets? The prophetic office served its purpose in history, and its legacy is preserved in the written word.

The Dancehall Analogy

To further illustrate my point, let us consider the analogy of reggae music. Reggae is a distinct and original genre, much like biblical prophecy. Reggae musicians like Bob Marley delivered timeless messages that resonated with their audiences.

Today, we have dancehall music, which may have some traits or hints of reggae but is undeniably a different genre. Dancehall artists might claim to play reggae, but true reggae purists know the difference. Dancehall lacks the authenticity and depth of reggae’s roots. Similarly, today’s so-called prophets may mimic traits of biblical prophecy—speaking eloquently, claiming divine insight, or predicting events—but they fall short of the authenticity, purpose, and authority that characterized true biblical prophets.

The Donkey Analogy

To extend this analogy further: a donkey, no matter how closely it may resemble a horse, is not a horse. A mule is neither a donkey nor a horse—it is something entirely different. In today’s church, we have donkeys and mules claiming to be horses. These self-proclaimed prophets may look and sound like their biblical predecessors, but they lack the divine appointment, authority, and authenticity that marked true prophets.

Charlatanism in Modern-Day Prophecy

The church today is rife with individuals who exploit the title of "prophet" for personal gain. These so-called prophets often appeal to emotion, manipulate followers with vague or generalized predictions, and focus on prosperity and self-promotion rather than delivering a message consistent with biblical truth. The Bible warns against such individuals:
* Jeremiah 14:14: “The prophets are prophesying lies in my name. I have not sent them or appointed them or spoken to them.”
* Matthew 7:15: “Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing but inwardly are ravenous wolves.”
If there were genuine prophets in today’s church, their words would align perfectly with Scripture, and their lives would demonstrate humility, integrity, and a focus on God’s glory—not self-promotion.

True prophets, as described in the Bible, served a specific purpose in God’s redemptive plan. Their role was fulfilled, and their messages were preserved for all generations. While we may desire new revelations or signs, God has given us everything we need through His word in the Bible.

Today’s so-called prophets are not heirs to the legacy of Moses, Elijah, or Isaiah. They are the dancehall artists to reggae’s pioneers, the donkeys pretending to be horses. Let us remain rooted in the Word of God, which is living, active, and sufficient for all our spiritual needs.

Proff Ex

06/11/2024

Kasongo swallowed whole

I’m not one to brawl or cast cruel blame,
Nor to mock or call folks out by name—

But truly, I’m worried for old Kasongo;
He’s vanished, gone, like last night’s Congo.

Did someone swallow him whole, head to toe?

Or hide him away where none dare to go?Am I alone in seeing this plight?

A man lost mid-groove, mid-dance, mid-night?

DJ Fantan, you’ve got tricks up your sleeve;
Did you misplace him, or make him leave?

Return him, please—we’re all concerned;
Kasongo’s M.I.A, and the dance floor’s spurned!

We can see him in your belly

So bring him back; let him roam,
And let him find his way back home.

©️pongo the poet