March 3, 2026

William Wadé Harris, c. 1860-1929

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William Wadé Harris emerged as a significant figure in African Christianity.
He is also referred to as the Black Elijah or simply the Prophet.
Harris played a key role in shaping independent African religious movements.
His influence marked a departure from traditional religious practices in Africa.

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William Wadé Harris also known as the Black Elijah, Prophet Harris, or simply the Prophet, was a trailblazer and a new kind of religious personage on the African scene, the first independent African Christian prophet.

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Gabriel Leonard Allen (Sat,) studied this question.

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