Evan Mawarire was virtually unknown few months ago.

Hardship and economic uncertainty in Zimbabwe propelled him into action under the #This Flag Banner, Mugabe Must Go Now campaign.

This week he made history with other Zimbabwe protesters when he planned and managed a very successful Stay Away shut down in Zimbabwe that brought the country to a standstill following Beitbridge and Harare riots.

Who is Evan Mawarire?

Here is a short description of the man behind some spectacular demonstrations witnessed in Zimbabwe this week.

Pastor Evan Mawarire Facts and Background

  1. DATE OF BIRTH: MARCH 7 1977
  2. PRIMARY SCHOOL ATTENDED: AMANDAS PRIMARY SCHOOL (CONCESSION)
  3. HIGH SCHOOL: PRINCE EDWARD (1990-1992), CHARLES CLACK (1993-1994 (MAGUNJE)
  4. PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION: AUTO ELECTRICIAN DIPLOMA (HARARE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, 1996)
  5. CHURCH: YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS PASTOR AT CELEBRATION CHURCH (2002-2007)
  6. REGIONAL DIRECTOR CELEBRATION UK (2007-2010)
  7. PLANTED HIS GENERATION CHURCH IN HARARE (2010)
  8. MARRIED TO SAMANTHA AND THEY HAVE TWO DAUGHTERS