Late Bishop Samuel Mutendi established the ZCC in Zimbabwe after being baptised by Engenas Lekganyane around 1923. He also had a rod he used to heal people, which the leader blessed.

Chikuwa is fondly remembered as the versatile entertainer who rose to prominence with the Defe Dopota Brass Band under the auspices of the Zion Christian Church (ZCC) Mbungo in Masvingo.