Marcello Tunasi Biography: Wife, Age, Net Worth, Books, Ethnicity, Parents, Religion, Children

Marcello Jérémie Tunasi, popularly known as Marcello Tunasi, is a prominent Congolese evangelical pastor, author, speaker, and religious leader based in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo.

He is the founder and senior pastor of the C.R.E.F.M. (Centre de Réveil, d’Évangélisation, de Formation et de Mission) community, established in 2009, which operates churches, ministries, and outreach programs across Africa, Europe, and Canada.

Quick Facts

• Full Name: Marcello Jérémie Tunasi
• Stage Name: Marcello Tunasi
• Born: January 27, 1975
• Age: 51 years old
• Birthplace: Kabaré village, South Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo
• Nationality: Congolese
• Occupation: Pastor, Author, And Religious Leader
• Height: Unknown
• Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Tunasi
• Siblings: Unknown
• Spouse: Esther Aïcha (m. 2025); Blanche Odia Kandolo Tunasi (m. 1996-2024)
• Children: Oracle, Shukrani, Shiphra, and Thabiri
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $5 million

Early Life and Education

Marcello Jérémie Tunasi was born on January 27, 1975, in Kabaré village, South Kivu province, Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Details about his parents remain limited publicly, with no specific first names or occupations widely documented. No siblings are mentioned in available records.

His formal education background is not extensively detailed, though his ministry training and spiritual development began after his 1990 conversion experience. His ethnicity is Congolese, and his religion is Christian.

Career

Marcello Tunasi’s ministry journey started with his conversion in 1990 following a personal encounter with Jesus Christ, followed by his call to ministry in 1996.

He assumed leadership as senior pastor of La Compassion Church in Kinshasa in 1998. In 2009, he founded the C.R.E.F.M. community, expanding its reach to include churches, evangelistic efforts, formation programs, and missions in multiple continents.

He also established Marcello Tunasi Ministries, Compassion Orphanage for vulnerable children, and a school for missionary training, emphasizing values of love, holiness, power, and balance in Christ.

His influence grew through preaching, conferences, and media, including live broadcasts of services and compositions of spiritual songs.

As an author, he has written and published several books in French, such as Découvre et expérimente sa présence (Discover and Experience His Presence), Stratégies face à la tentation (Strategies Against Temptation), 500 paroles de sagesse (500 Words of Wisdom), and Le secret du Lieu secret (The Secret of the Secret Place), which address spiritual disciplines, overcoming trials, forgiveness, relationships, and deeper intimacy with God.

Marcello Tunasi sustains a significant role as a spiritual leader and influencer in the Congolese and international Christian community.

His work continues through ongoing ministry expansions, authorship, and public speaking, while navigating personal transitions and maintaining a focus on evangelism, family support, and community impact.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @pasteur_marcello_tunasi
• Facebook Handle: Marcello Tunasi

Personal Life

Marcello Jérémie Tunasi was previously married to Blanche Odia Kandolo Tunasi in 1996, with whom he shared four children: Oracle, Shukrani, Shiphra, and Thabiri. Blanche passed away on June 11, 2024, in Istanbul following a health crisis.

On July 23, 2025, he remarried prophetess Esther Aïcha in Brussels, Belgium, in a ceremony that drew public attention and discussion within his community. The family, including his children, maintains a presence between Kinshasa and Brussels.

Tunasi keeps much of his private life centered on faith, family, and ministry, often sharing messages of resilience, love, and spiritual guidance.

Net Worth

Marcello Jérémie Tunasi has an estimated net worth of $5 million. His wealth primarily comes from his pastoral leadership and ministry operations, book sales and authorship, speaking engagements, and related ventures in Christian media and community projects.