Bishop I Makamu Biography: Age, Net Worth, Wife, House, Children, Scandal, Divorce, Cars, Prayer, Wikipedia

Biography

Israel Makamu (born in the 1970s), also famous as Bishop I Makamu, is a South African preacher, author, and empowerment speaker.

Additionally, he is relationship coach, and life enhancement, consultant. He’s no stranger to the tiny screen.

He has been on several local television programs, including Rea Tsotella, a reality discussion show hosted by Moja Love.

In addition, he accomplished a reality show, “I Am Bishop I Mokamu.”

The show had its performance on Moja Love on July 2nd, 2019.

Viewers will learn more about his and his family’s lifestyles, church politics, and various other topics on the show.

Bishop I Makamu
Bishop I Makamu: History, Bio, Photo
Wiki Facts & About Data
Full Name:	Israel Makamu
Stage Name:	Bishop I Makamu
Born:	1970s
Age:	40s years old
Place of Birth:	Gauteng
Church:	Endless Hope Bible Church
Nationality:	South African
Parents:	Titus Makamu, Rophinia Makamu
Children:	Ntwanano Makamu, Ntokozo Makamu, Ntsumi Makamu
Siblings:	N/A
Girlfriend • Wife:	Hloniphile Makamu (m. 2005)
Occupation:	Preacher • Author
Net Worth:	$500,000-$800,000

Early Life

Bishop I Makamu church’s senior pastor grew up in a church. He was recognized as a preacher during his secondary school years, earning him the nickname “Bishop” in high school.

He grew up in the Gauteng town of Katlehong. Having a preacher for a dad didn’t help matters because he was under strain that he didn’t want his children to go through.

People expected him to be ideal as a pastor’s child, but he says, “I was far from perfect.” He wasn’t a drinker or a smoker, and he was devoted to his family. Bishop I Makamu would sometimes refuse to attend church or participate in its activities.

Titus Makamu (father) and Rophinia Makamu (mother) were Israel’s parents. His parents are churchgoers, albeit his father is late. In 2017, he lost his father, who was a pastor.

Education

Though the preacher has a Theology certification, Bishop I Makamu prefers not to discuss it because he believes his skills “come naturally,” he attended Bible school.

He studied at the Bible College of the Christian Family Church International (CFCI).

He earned a theology diploma at the end of his studies.

Career

Bishop I Makamu leads Endless Hope Bible Church. The church has spread across the country and now has over ten branches.

Bishop I. Makamu Ministries Outreach program reaches all provinces and beyond with his outreach programs. Even though he is the church’s founder, he is paid like any other employee.

His show, which was supposed to premiere in July 2019, was delayed. The Bishop flaunts his opulent lifestyle and walks about with bodyguards on the show.

He was spotted on his way to the airport to board a trip to Durban to preside at a church service in the show’s first episode.

Personal Life

Hloniphile Makamu is Bishop I. Makamu‘s wife. In 2003, he met his wife when dropping off a friend and seeing her standing near the traffic lights.

He was immediately drawn to her and resolved in pursuit of her. The clergyman had to come to a halt and approach her. It was his first time approaching a woman. He followed up with her for approximately a week to catch her attention.

He met her while she was a 19-year-old student reading her nursing course in Joburg’s Ann Latsky Nursing College.

Their marriage took place in 2005, after dating for two years and meeting on the same day. His wife is in her late thirties.

The union of Bishop I. Makamu and his wife, Hloniphile Makamu, is blessed with children. He lives with his family in the south of Johannesburg. Ntwanano Makamu, Ntokozo Makamu, and Ntsumi Makamu are the names of his children.

Bishop I. Makamu and his family reside in a guarded posh development in Johannesburg’s south suburbs. The mansion is a two-story structure with large glass windows. A well-kept garden surrounds the lovely grey house.

A scandal recording once confirmed that he was caught asking a lady for romance affair. Due to the act, he had to step down. The news tore the media apart and also became a wide searched for one because of his position in the Christian gatherings.

Social Media

Bishop I. Makamu is active on Instagram, where he shares quotes and pictures from his church’s weekly activities.

Endless Hope Bible Church streams its meetings on different online media platforms. His Instagram handle is @BishopIMakambu.

Net Worth

The renowned South African clergyman, Bishop I. Makamu has amassed an estimated net worth of $500,000-$800,000.