WHO IS APOSTLE TB JOSHUA ?

Temitope Balogun Joshua, commonly known as TB Joshua, was a Nigerian preacher and televangelist. He was born on June 12, 1963, in Arigidi-Akoko, a rural area in Ondo State, Nigeria. He was the founder and leader of The Synagogue, Church of All Nations (SCOAN), a popular megachurch in Lagos, Nigeria.

TB Joshua grew up in a Christian family and developed an interest in the Bible and spirituality from a young age. He claimed to have received a divine call in a vision from God at the age of 15, which marked the beginning of his spiritual journey. He subsequently attended St. Stephen’s Anglican Primary School and later went on to study at Muslim College, but he didn’t complete his secondary education.

In 1987, at the age of 23, Joshua established The Synagogue, Church of All Nations. The church began as a small gathering in a makeshift structure but quickly grew in popularity due to his reputed healing and prophetic abilities. TB Joshua’s ministry gained international recognition, particularly through his television program called “Emmanuel TV”, which broadcasts his teachings, prophecies, and healing sessions to a global audience.

Apostle TB Joshua was known for his charismatic preaching style and his emphasis on miracles and healing. He claimed to have healed various ailments and performed miracles in the name of Jesus Christ, attracting a large following from across the world. His ministry also focused on charitable activities, including providing scholarships for students, supporting the less privileged, and responding to humanitarian crises.

Throughout his life, TB Joshua faced both praise and criticism. Supporters considered him a true servant of God and believed in his healing and prophetic abilities. However, critics accused him of performing staged miracles and using manipulative tactics to exploit vulnerable individuals seeking help. The controversies surrounding his ministry, particularly in relation to the tragic collapse of a guesthouse on the SCOAN premises in 2014, which resulted in the death of several people, added to the debates surrounding his work. According to records,  almost a hundred people died from that incident and around 131 people were rescued alive.

Unfortunately, on June 5, 2021, TB Joshua passed away suddenly at the age of 57. The cause of his death was reported to be a medical condition. His passing led to an outpouring of grief from his followers and admirers worldwide, as well as renewed discussions about his legacy and impact on the Christian faith.

Apostle TB Joshua’s biography is marked by his rise from humble beginnings to becoming a well-known and influential figure in the world of charismatic Christianity. While opinions about him vary, his ministry undeniably left a significant imprint on the lives of many people who believed in his teachings and sought spiritual guidance from him.

Few years after his death, some of his disciples revealed several disturbing truths about what Apostle TB Joshua’s ministry was all about in the background and these truths got the high interest of renowned media BBC News, to carry out an investigation and recently released a movie in three sections on the truth of the apostle and it is available on Youtube. Lots of questions and mixed feelings are roaming social media on this issue.

Delia Nyadi