Rikki Doolan Biography | Profile, Pastor, Gospel Musician, Al Jazeera Gold Mafia, Relationship With Uebert Angel

Rikki Doolan Comprehensive Biography & Profile

Rikki Doolan, also known as Pastor  Rikki Doolan,  is a British national known for his roles as a pastor, musician, and business associate of Uebert Angel. He is best known as the personal assistant to Prophet Uebert Angel and also serves as Angel’s deputy at his Good News Church.  Rikki Doolan has been involved in several controversies and gained notoriety for his role in Al Jazeera’s 2023 documentary “Gold Mafia” documentary which implicated him in gold smuggling and money laundering activities in Zimbabwe.  Doolan was recorded on film repeatedly telling Al Jazeera’s undercover reporters that he and Angel would be able to arrange a meeting with President Mnangagwa in exchange for a “facilitation” fee, which was originally pegged at US$200,000. During the meetings, Doolan said money laundering would not be a challenge “as long as you grease the wheels.”  This biography provides a detailed overview of Rikki Doolan’s life, career, controversies, and his response to the Al Jazeera “Gold Mafia” documentary.

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How Old is Pastor Rikki Doolan?

Rikki Doolan was born in June 1982, making him 41 years old as of 2023 .

Who is Rikki Doolan’s Wife?

Rikki Doolan is married to Nichola Doolan. Nichola is reported to be the niece of Prophet Uebert Angel.  The couple has publicly shared moments of their life, such as when Uebert Angel gifted them a Mercedes Benz C-Class sedan .

Early Life and Education

There is no publicly available information on Doolan’s early life, upbringing and education.

Rikki Doolan’s Drug Addiction and Homelessness

After university, Doolan embarked on a journey around the world, indulging in drugs and alcohol, searching for meaning. His travels took him through Thailand, Nepal, Australia, and New Zealand, where he honed his musical skills and lived a rock and roll lifestyle.

Returning to Manchester, Rikki found himself homeless, busking to survive. His life on the streets was harsh, and he struggled with addiction and hopelessness. Despite his musical talents, he felt lost and trapped in a cycle of despair.

Spiritual Awakening & Redemption

One rainy day, seeking solace in Manchester Cathedral, Rikki had a transformative experience. He began studying American music history, which led him to gospel music. The music of artists like Mahalia Jackson touched him deeply, and he found himself drawn to church.

Returning to Middlesbrough, Rikki reconnected with his family and started promoting live music events. However, his partying and drug use continued until one day, he stumbled upon a church where gospel music was playing. This experience led him to embrace Jesus, and his life began to change dramatically. He became a pastor, joined the worship team, and dedicated his life to spreading God’s word through music.

Career

Religious Activities

Rikki Doolan is a pastor in Uebert Angel’s Good News Church, a congregation with branches in 15 countries. He is actively involved in the church’s operations and outreach activities .

Musician

Apart from his pastoral duties, Doolan is also a musician who describes himself as a Gospel Rock n Roll music artist.  However, specific details about his musical career, such as albums or notable performances, are not widely documented.

Business Endeavours

Doolan has held multiple directorships in companies based in the United Kingdom. He was the director of Farming Zimbabwe Ltd and The Churchill Organisation Ltd, both now dissolved. He is currently the director of Reputation Mafia Ltd.

Prophet Uebert Angel and Pastor Rikki Doolan appearing in Al Jazeera’s “Gold Mafia” documentary [Image Credit: Al Jazeera Investigative Unit]

Relationship to Uebert Angel

Rikki Doolan is closely associated with Uebert Angel, one of Zimbabwe’s most influential diplomats and religious leaders. Angel appointed Doolan as his deputy in various ventures, and they have worked together on multiple initiatives, including controversial schemes exposed in the Al Jazeera “Gold Mafia” documentary .

Al Jazeera Gold Mafia Documentary

In March 2023, an Al Jazeera documentary called Gold Mafia alleged that Uebert Angel offered to use his status as an influential Zimbabwean diplomat to launder millions of dollars through a gold-smuggling scheme.

Doolan is said to have been involved in the scheme, suggesting a laundering scheme that involved the undercover Al Jazeera reporters (who they believed to be Chinese criminals) sending over a billion dollars of illicit cash to Zimbabwe through Angel.

The money would then be used to purchase Zimbabwean gold, which Doolan said could be transported to Dubai and sold for legitimate money.

Doolan also offered to set up a face-to-face meeting with President Emmerson Mnangagwa on the sidelines of the COP26 climate change conference in Glasgow in 2021 in exchange for a facillitation fee of US$200 000.

The gang also offered to help launder money by building properties near the tourist town of Victoria Falls.

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Rikki Doolan’s Response To Al Jazeera Gold Mafia Documentary

Following the documentary’s release, Rikki Doolan faced significant backlash.

In a now-deleted video on his Twitter feed, he appeared unapologetic, defending his actions and stating that he knew he was being filmed.

However, this response was widely mocked and criticised for lacking substance and failing to address the serious allegations made against him .

Doolan, who is a pastor in Angel’s Good News Church, also dismissed the Al Jazeera documentary as edited to portray a false narrative.

He denied being a gold dealer and that he or Angel would be able to arrange a meeting with President Mnangagwa for a fee.

“The documentary circulating right now is brutally edited to portray a false narrative.  I’m not a gold dealer, and I never have been, so what they are pushing is a false narrative.”

Doolan also added,

“I am a proud British man. I am also a businessman and as a businessman I represent my interests.

“I am a British businessman and I don’t apologize for being that.”

Personal Life

Doolan lives in Middlesbrough with his wife, Nichola, who is also the niece of Prophet Uebert Angel.