Mistaken Identity: Italian Tourist Confused with Jesus in Zambia

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Nyakundi Report

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A recent incident in a Zambian town drew attention when locals mistakenly identified a white tourist as Jesus the Messiah.

According to malawivoice.com, the mix-up occurred in Chipata, Zambia, where residents were impressed by a tourist wearing a long white robe, long hair, and a long beard, resembling the Biblical description of Jesus.

The individual, later identified as Antonio Boretti from Italy, was initially thought to be the Son of Man, but his true identity as a tourist was eventually discovered.

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