An uproar has hit social media following the British Broadcasting Corporation’s Africa Eye release of a three-part exposé uncovering the alleged hidden realities about the late televangelist, TB Joshua.
The video, titled “Disciples: The Cult of TB Joshua,” presents accounts from former disciples and church workers who accuse the late prophet of manipulation and physical abuse.
The investigation also delves into the 2014 building collapse at the Synagogue Church of All Nations, owned by Joshua, which resulted in the death of at least 115 people.
Here are 12 enlightening details about the late televangelist, T B Joshua:
1. T.B. Joshua, born on June 12, 1963, in Ondo State, Nigeria, was reportedly in his mother’s womb for 15 months.
2. T B Joshua attended St. Stephen’s Anglican Primary School and dropped out of secondary education after one year to work on a poultry farm.
3. He established The Synagogue Church of All Nations (SCOAN) in 1987 with a few members, which later expanded to garner a large following within and outside Nigeria.
4. T B Joshua was a philanthropist. He initiated ‘My People FC’ football club in 2009, supporting youth development. He also financially aided football players like Sani Emmanuel and Ogenyi Onazi and provided backing for WBO International Light Middleweight boxing champion King, Davidson Emenogu.
5. Forbes identified T.B. Joshua as the third-richest pastor in Nigeria in 2011, with an estimated net worth of $10-15 million.
6. T B Joshua was implicated in a 2014 SCOAN guesthouse collapse that claimed 115 lives and faced criticism from other clerics and the public regarding miracles in his church.
7. He boasted a substantial social media presence with over 3.5 million Facebook fans. His YouTube channel, Emmanuel TV, amassed over one million subscribers.
8. He purportedly spent an estimated $20 million on education, healthcare, and rehabilitation for Niger Delta militants, and supported relief efforts in the Haiti earthquake (2010) and Ecuador earthquake (2016).
9. T B Joshua received the National Honour, Officer of the Order of the Federal Republic (OFR) in 2008, and was acknowledged by the United Nations and honored by various organizations for his humanitarian efforts.
10. Until his passing, T B Joshua was married to Evelyn Joshua and had three children.
11. Prophet T.B. Joshua’s parting words were “Watch and pray,” emphasizing a life dedicated to Christ.
12. T B Joshua passed away on June 5, 2021, after an evening service, with the cause of death undisclosed.
