T. B. Joshua

Nigerian Christian leader and televangelist

Temitope Balogun Joshua (June 12, 1963 – June 5, 2021), also known as T.B. Joshua, was a Nigerian charismatic pastor, televangelist, prophet and philanthropist. He was the leader and founder of The Synagogue, Church of All Nations (SCOAN).[1] He also helped run the Emmanuel TV television station from Lagos. Joshua was born in Arigidi Akoko, Nigeria.

Joshua died on June 5, 2021 after a service on that same day.[2]

Successor

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Following his death in June 2021, his wife Evelyn Joshua took over as the new leader of The SCOAN.[3][4][5]


 
TB Joshua at the Synagogue Church of All Nations

Legacy and posthumous abuse accusations

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Today, the impact of T. B. Joshua's ministry is seen to have gone beyond the pulpit,[6][7] as Joshua was said to have dedicated a major part of his life to helping the needy in the society.

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References

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  1. "Prophet TB Joshua". Scoan.org. Retrieved 2015-07-16.
  2. "Prophet T.B. Joshua is dead at 57". Peoples Gazette. 2021-06-06. Retrieved 2021-06-06.
  3. Alaka, Gboyega; Ogunlade, Adeola (13 June 2023). "Iginla, TeeMac, others eulogise TB Joshua at posthumous birthday". The Nation Newspaper. Archived from the original on 13 June 2023. Retrieved 13 June 2023.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  4. "EVENT: EVELYN JOSHUA, THE LATE TB JOSHUA'S WIFE, HOSTED HER HUSBAND'S CLASSIC 60TH POSTHUMOUS BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION (Details Of The Event)". Event Diary Lifestyle. 14 June 2023. Archived from the original on 16 June 2023. Retrieved 16 June 2023.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  5. "TB Joshua: Influential Nigerian preacher dies at 57". 2021-06-06. Retrieved 2024-05-18.
  6. "Beyond the Pulpit: Remembering Prophet TB Joshua's Life of Service". Linda Ikeji's Blog. 5 June 2024. Archived from the original on 5 June 2024. Retrieved 7 June 2024.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  7. "Celebrating a Great Leader: The Enduring Legacy of Prophet TB Joshua". ThisDay Newspaper. 5 June 2024. Archived from the original on 5 June 2024. Retrieved 7 June 2024.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)