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Do not fill this in! ==Formation of Synagogue Church of All Nations== {{main|Synagogue Church of All Nations}} Joshua wrote that in a heavenly vision he had received divine anointing and a covenant from God to start his ministry.<ref>{{Cite news| first = Conor| last = Gaffey| title = Who Is TB Joshua, Nigeria's Mega Preacher Accused Of Criminal Negligence| url = http://europe.newsweek.com/who-tb-joshua-nigerias-mega-preacher-accused-criminal-negligence-426036| work = Newsweek (Europe)| date = 12 February 2016| access-date = 25 February 2016| archive-date = 17 June 2016| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20160617071449/http://europe.newsweek.com/who-tb-joshua-nigerias-mega-preacher-accused-criminal-negligence-426036?| url-status = live}}</ref> Following this, Joshua founded the ministry organisation known as [[Synagogue Church of All Nations|Synagogue, Church of All Nations]] (SCOAN). According to the organisation, more than 15,000 members<ref>{{Cite news | title = Celebrity Priests | url = http://www.economist.com/node/21558298 | newspaper = The Economist | date = 7 July 2012 | access-date = 18 February 2014 | archive-date = 12 June 2018 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20180612135759/https://www.economist.com/node/21558298 | url-status = live }}</ref> attend its weekly Sunday service; visitors from outside Nigeria are accommodated in the accommodation blocks constructed at the church.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.vergadering.nu/mijnlagosreis/index-eng.html |title=The Synagogue Church of All Nations in Lagos, Nigeria; Travel report of my visit to the Synagogue Church – March 13–22, 2007 |publisher=Vergadering.nu |access-date=16 July 2015 |archive-date=6 July 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150706155910/http://www.vergadering.nu/mijnlagosreis/index-eng.html |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://bennier.tripod.com/nigeria/report.htm |title=Report on TB Joshua, the man in the Synagogue |publisher=Bennier.tripod.com |access-date=16 July 2015 |archive-date=20 April 2001 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20010420231408/http://bennier.tripod.com/nigeria/report.htm |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://revivalinpower.com/archive/thekenyacrusade.html |title=revivalinpower |publisher=revivalinpower |access-date=16 July 2015 |archive-date=11 March 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160311082224/http://www.revivalinpower.com/archive/thekenyacrusade.html |url-status=dead }}</ref> ''[[The Guardian]]'' reported that SCOAN attracts more weekly attendees than the combined number of visitors to [[Buckingham Palace]] and the [[Tower of London]].<ref>{{Cite news | first = Monica | last = Mark | title = Lagos Businesses Cash In On Lure Of Super Pastor TB Joshua | url = https://www.theguardian.com/world/2013/sep/01/lagos-businesses-superpastor-joshua | work = The Guardian (UK) | date = 1 September 2013 | access-date = 16 December 2016 | archive-date = 2 August 2019 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20190802120635/https://www.theguardian.com/world/2013/sep/01/lagos-businesses-superpastor-joshua | url-status = live }}</ref> SCOAN's popular services have also resulted in an enormous boost for local businesses and hoteliers.<ref>{{Cite news | first = Nonye | last = Ben-Nwankwo | title = TB Joshua's Neighbours Convert Homes To Hotels | url = http://www.punchng.com/feature/super-saturday/tb-joshuas-neighbours-convert-homes-to-hotels/ | work = The Punch (Nigeria) | date = 17 August 2013 | url-status = dead | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20140222172909/http://www.punchng.com/feature/super-saturday/tb-joshuas-neighbours-convert-homes-to-hotels/ | archive-date = 22 February 2014 }}</ref> Although Joshua's videos were distributed worldwide, gaining a large social media presence,<ref name=NorthcottSpooner>Charlie Northcott & Helen Spooner, [https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-67861976 TB Joshua: 'We thought it was heaven but then terrible things happened'] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240108180954/https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-67861976 |date=8 January 2024 }}, BBC News (January 7, 2024).</ref> the church has only one branch, in [[Ghana]].<ref>{{Cite news| first = Comfort| last = Umoren| title = 3 Jailed For Robbing T.B. Joshua's Church In Ghana| url = http://www.thisdaylive.com/articles/3-jailed-for-robbing-tb-joshua-s-church-in-ghana/78374/| work = This Day| date = 21 September 2010| access-date = 14 July 2011| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20120316214815/http://www.thisdaylive.com/articles/3-jailed-for-robbing-tb-joshua-s-church-in-ghana/78374/| archive-date = 16 March 2012| url-status = dead}}</ref> Joshua said in 2014 that it was "not yet time" for him to have branches worldwide.<ref>{{Cite news | title = Why I Don't Have Churches Everywhere | author = T.B. Joshua | url = http://www.citifmonline.com/2014/08/27/why-i-dont-have-churches-everywhere-t-b-joshua/ | work = Citi FM Online (Ghana) | date = 27 August 2014 | access-date = 29 December 2014 | archive-date = 29 December 2014 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20141229170031/http://www.citifmonline.com/2014/08/27/why-i-dont-have-churches-everywhere-t-b-joshua/ | url-status = live }}</ref> SCOAN has been described as "Nigeria's biggest tourist attraction"<ref>{{Cite news | title = Synagogue Impasse: Hoteliers, Others Groan | url = http://newtelegraphonline.com/synagogue-impasse-hoteliers-others-groan/ | work = New Telegraph (Nigeria) | date = 5 March 2016 | url-status = dead | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20160421211508/http://newtelegraphonline.com/synagogue-impasse-hoteliers-others-groan/ | archive-date = 21 April 2016 }}</ref> and “the most visited destination by religious tourists in [[West Africa]],”<ref>{{Cite news| title = TB Joshua Ranked Among Most Famous Prophets In History| url = http://africantraveltimes.com/2016/03/22/tb-joshua-ranked-among-most-famous-prophets-in-history/| work = African Travel Times| date = 22 March 2016| access-date = 7 April 2016| archive-date = 15 April 2016| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20160415141537/http://africantraveltimes.com/2016/03/22/tb-joshua-ranked-among-most-famous-prophets-in-history/| url-status = dead}}</ref> with thousands of foreigners flocking to attend the church's weekly services.<ref>{{Cite news | first = Sola | last = Ojewusi | title = TB Joshua And The Synagogue Tragedy, Another Perspective | url = http://www.authorityngr.com/2016/03/TB-Joshua-and-the-Synagogue-tragedy-another-perspective/ | work = The Authority (Nigeria) | date = 26 March 2016 | url-status = dead | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20160817065442/http://www.authorityngr.com/2016/03/TB-Joshua-and-the-Synagogue-tragedy-another-perspective/ | archive-date = 17 August 2016 }}</ref> Figures released by the [[Nigeria Immigration Service|Nigerian Immigration Service]] indicated that six out of every ten foreigners entering Nigeria are bound for SCOAN,<ref>{{Cite news| title = Foreigners Flock To Nigeria For TB Joshua's Birthday| url = http://www.nigeriafilms.com/news/27590/64/boko-who-foreigners-flock-to-nigeria-for-tb-joshua.html| work = Nigeria Films| date = 12 June 2014| url-status = dead| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20160416200310/http://www.nigeriafilms.com/news/27590/64/boko-who-foreigners-flock-to-nigeria-for-tb-joshua.html| archive-date = 16 April 2016}}</ref> a fact discussed in Zimbabwean parliament when addressing the economic potentials of religious tourism.<ref>{{Cite news | title = Churches Urged To Promote Religious Tourism | url = http://www.sundaynews.co.zw/churches-urged-to-promote-religious-tourism/ | work = Sunday News (Zimbabwe) | date = 15 November 2015 | access-date = 7 April 2016 | archive-date = 18 April 2016 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20160418005617/http://www.sundaynews.co.zw/churches-urged-to-promote-religious-tourism/ | url-status = live }}</ref> ''[[This Day]]'' newspaper reported that “about two million local and inbound tourists” visit SCOAN annually.<ref>{{Cite news | title = Nigeria: Tourism Expert Calls for Restoration of Tourism Ministry | url = http://allafrica.com/stories/201603040690.html | work = This Day (Nigeria) | date = 4 March 2016 | access-date = 7 April 2016 | archive-date = 15 April 2016 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20160415205841/http://allafrica.com/stories/201603040690.html | url-status = live }}</ref> The church's popularity has led to an increase in flight routes to Lagos from several African countries in 2013.<ref>{{Cite news | title = Air Zimbabwe Targets TB Joshua Pilgrims | url = http://www.newzimbabwe.com/news-10001-Air+Zim+targets+TB+Joshua+pilgrims/news.aspx | work = New Zimbabwe | date = 14 January 2013 | url-status = dead | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20160421015305/http://www.newzimbabwe.com/news-10001-Air+Zim+targets+TB+Joshua+pilgrims/news.aspx | archive-date = 21 April 2016 }}</ref> Joshua's contribution to Nigeria's religious tourism was highlighted<ref>{{Cite news | first = Unathi | last = Henama | title = TB Joshua emigrating to Israel: Lessons for South Africa on religious tourism | url = https://www.thecable.ng/tb-joshua-emigrating-israel-lessons-south-africa-religious-tourism | work = The Cable (Nigeria) | date = 9 May 2017 | access-date = 20 October 2017 | archive-date = 2 August 2019 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20190802120633/https://www.thecable.ng/tb-joshua-emigrating-israel-lessons-south-africa-religious-tourism | url-status = live }}</ref> when the cleric hinted at the possibility of relocating his ministry to Israel during a Sunday service.<ref>{{Cite news | first = Chris | last = Irekamba | title = Synagogue church going to Israel: What residents, neighbours say | url = https://guardian.ng/sunday-magazine/ibru-ecumenical-centre/synagogue-church-going-to-israel-what-residents-neighbours-say/ | work = The Guardian (Nigeria) | date = 11 June 2017 | access-date = 20 October 2017 | archive-date = 2 August 2019 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20190802120630/https://guardian.ng/sunday-magazine/ibru-ecumenical-centre/synagogue-church-going-to-israel-what-residents-neighbours-say/ | url-status = live }}</ref> Several prominent Nigerians<ref>{{Cite news | first = Wale | last = Odunsi | title = TB Joshua's Relocation To Israel: Cardinal Okojie, Balarabe Musa React | url = http://dailypost.ng/2017/06/09/tb-joshuas-relocation-israel-cardinal-okojie-balarabe-musa-react/ | work = Daily Post (Nigeria) | date = 9 June 2017 | access-date = 20 October 2017 | archive-date = 2 August 2019 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20190802120657/https://dailypost.ng/2017/06/09/tb-joshuas-relocation-israel-cardinal-okojie-balarabe-musa-react/ | url-status = live }}</ref> opposed the relocation, urging Joshua to remain in the country, and citing the economic setbacks Nigeria would likely experience as a result of his potential relocation.<ref>{{Cite news | title = Beg Him Or Nigeria'll Lose Billions If TB Joshua relocates – Experts Tell FG, Ambode | url = http://www.vanguardngr.com/2017/05/beg-nigeriall-lose-billions-tb-joshua-relocates-experts-tell-fg-ambode/ | work = Vanguard (Nigeria) | date = 14 May 2017 | access-date = 20 October 2017 | archive-date = 2 August 2019 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20190802120641/https://www.vanguardngr.com/2017/05/beg-nigeriall-lose-billions-tb-joshua-relocates-experts-tell-fg-ambode/ | url-status = live }}</ref> ===Foreign visits=== Joshua travelled to Korea, Singapore, Indonesia, Australia, Colombia, Mexico, Peru and Paraguay to hold what he called "crusades." He also visited Israel to receive a humanitarian award from [[ZAKA]] and to visit biblical sites.<ref>{{Cite news | title = Prophet T.B Joshua of SCOAN Honoured in Faraway Israel | url = http://www.tori.ng/news/38358/prophet-tb-joshua-of-scoan-honoured-in-faraway-isr.html | work = Tori (Nigeria) | date = 22 August 2016 | access-date = 13 January 2017 | archive-date = 16 January 2017 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170116155809/http://www.tori.ng/news/38358/prophet-tb-joshua-of-scoan-honoured-in-faraway-isr.html | url-status = live }}</ref> Joshua's "Miracle Crusade" in [[Cali, Colombia]] in July 2014 was allegedly attended by 100,000 people and held in the [[Estadio Olímpico Pascual Guerrero]].<ref>{{Cite news| first = Clement| last = Ejiofor| title = TB Joshua Gathers 100,000 In Colombia| url = http://www.naij.com/69896.html| work = Naij (Nigeria)| date = 18 July 2014| access-date = 27 February 2015| archive-date = 27 February 2015| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20150227164628/http://www.naij.com/69896.html| url-status = live}}</ref> He travelled to the iconic [[Estadio Azteca]] in Mexico, and was allegedly visited by 200,000 people over two days in May 2015.<ref>{{Cite news | first = Nadia | last = Aguilar | title = Cruzada de Milagros con T.B. Joshua en la Ciudad de México | url = http://tecnoiglesia.com/2015/05/cruzada-de-milagros-con-el-profeta-t-b-joshua-en-el-estadio-azteca-de-la-ciudad-de-mexico/ | work = Tecnoiglesia (Mexico) | date = 21 May 2015 | access-date = 3 October 2016 | archive-date = 3 October 2016 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20161003105540/http://tecnoiglesia.com/2015/05/cruzada-de-milagros-con-el-profeta-t-b-joshua-en-el-estadio-azteca-de-la-ciudad-de-mexico/ | url-status = live }}</ref> Joshua's two-day visit to [[Estadio Monumental "U"]] in Lima, Peru, attracted nearly 100,000 in September 2016, making headlines in local Peruvian media.<ref>{{Cite news | title = El polémico pastor TB Joshua llegó al estadio Monumental | url = http://panamericana.pe/alsextodia/locales/215238-polemico-pastor-tb-joshua-llego-estadio-monumental | work = Pan Americana (Peru) | date = 19 October 2016 | access-date = 20 October 2016 | archive-date = 4 January 2017 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170104063138/http://panamericana.pe/alsextodia/locales/215238-polemico-pastor-tb-joshua-llego-estadio-monumental | url-status = live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news | title = Las manos milagrosas del nigeriano TB Joshua | url = http://www.atv.pe/actualidad/las-manos-milagrosas-del-nigeriano-tb-joshua-317090 | work = ATV (Peru) | date = 10 October 2016 | access-date = 20 October 2016 | archive-date = 20 October 2016 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20161020172941/http://www.atv.pe/actualidad/las-manos-milagrosas-del-nigeriano-tb-joshua-317090 | url-status = dead }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news | title = Trabajador de limpieza consigue pulmones nuevos | url = http://pressperu.com/trabajador-de-limpieza-consigue-pulmones-nuevos/ | work = Press Peru | date = 7 October 2016 | url-status = dead | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20161020110554/http://pressperu.com/trabajador-de-limpieza-consigue-pulmones-nuevos/ | archive-date = 20 October 2016 }}</ref> In August 2017, Joshua held a Crusade in Paraguay at [[Estadio Defensores del Chaco]]. His visit caused a media storm when the Paraguayan parliament approved that the cleric be awarded the [[National Order of Merit (Paraguay)|National Order of Merit]], the country's highest honour, which is usually reserved only for Paraguayan citizens.<ref>{{Cite news | title = "Ilustre" profeta Joshua se presenta en Paraguay | url = http://www.lanacion.com.py/pais_edicion_impresa/2017/08/11/ilustre-profeta-joshua-se-presenta-en-paraguay/ | work = La Nacion (Paraguay) | date = 11 August 2017 | access-date = 17 November 2017 | archive-date = 18 November 2017 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20171118221950/http://www.lanacion.com.py/pais_edicion_impresa/2017/08/11/ilustre-profeta-joshua-se-presenta-en-paraguay/ | url-status = live }}</ref> Testimonies from those who alleged they were healed through Joshua's prayers at the crusade made headlines in local media.<ref>{{Cite news | title = Sentí cómo salía el espíritu de mi cuerpo | url = http://www.cronica.com.py/2017/08/13/senti-salia-espiritu-cuerpo/ | work = Cronica (Paraguay) | date = 13 August 2017 | access-date = 17 November 2017 | archive-date = 18 November 2017 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20171118222613/http://www.cronica.com.py/2017/08/13/senti-salia-espiritu-cuerpo/ | url-status = live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news | title = Caso travesti: es Antonio, ya no más Dexies | url = http://www.cronica.com.py/2017/08/24/caso-travesti-antonio-ya-no-mas-dexies/ | work = Cronica (Paraguay) | date = 24 August 2017 | access-date = 17 November 2017 | archive-date = 18 November 2017 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20171118222057/http://www.cronica.com.py/2017/08/24/caso-travesti-antonio-ya-no-mas-dexies/ | url-status = live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news | title = No curó sida, cáncer, ni a gays: surgen 3 testimonios 'raros' del 'profeta' Joshua | url = http://www.hoy.com.py/nacionales/no-cur-sida-cncer-ni-a-gays-surgen-3-testimonios-raros-del-profeta-joshua | work = HOY (Paraguay) | date = 23 August 2017 | access-date = 17 November 2017 | archive-date = 18 November 2017 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20171118222342/http://www.hoy.com.py/nacionales/no-cur-sida-cncer-ni-a-gays-surgen-3-testimonios-raros-del-profeta-joshua | url-status = live }}</ref> In June 2019, Joshua held a two-day event at the Amphitheatre of [[Mount Precipice]] in [[Nazareth]], Israel, the historic hometown of Jesus Christ.<ref>{{Cite news| first = Ihechukwu| last = Njoku| title = TB Joshua hosts historic meeting in Nazareth, Jesus' hometown| url = https://www.keepthefaith.co.uk/2019/06/29/tb-joshua-hosts-historic-meeting-in-nazareth-jesus-hometown/| work = Keep The Faith (UK)| date = 29 June 2019}}</ref> The event was the subject of intense media scrutiny.<ref>{{Cite news| first = Ammar| last = Awad| title = Worshippers Seek Nigerian Televangelist's Blessing In Nazareth| url = https://www.reuters.com/article/us-israel-religion-evangelicals/worshippers-seek-nigerian-televangelists-blessing-in-nazareth-idUSKCN1TP23T| work = Reuters| date = 24 June 2019| access-date = 12 August 2020| archive-date = 8 November 2020| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20201108002113/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-israel-religion-evangelicals/worshippers-seek-nigerian-televangelists-blessing-in-nazareth-idUSKCN1TP23T| url-status = live}}</ref> Local religious officials told their followers to boycott the event and several small protests were held calling for the event's cancellation.<ref>{{Cite news| first = Jack| last = Khoury| title = Nigerian Televangelist T.B. Joshua Is Coming to Nazareth, and Locals Are Furious| url = https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/.premium-nigerian-televangelist-t-b-joshua-is-coming-to-nazareth-and-locals-are-furious-1.7394912| work = Haaretz (Israel)| date = 24 June 2019| access-date = 12 August 2020| archive-date = 12 August 2020| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20200812064239/https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/.premium-nigerian-televangelist-t-b-joshua-is-coming-to-nazareth-and-locals-are-furious-1.7394912| url-status = live}}</ref> An estimated 15,000 people travelled from over 50 nations to attend the event, significantly boosting local tourism.<ref>{{Cite news| first = Noa| last = Shpigel| title = Famed Exorcist's Festival Draws Thousands From Around the World to Nazareth| url = https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/.premium-famed-nigerian-t-b-joshua-exorcist-s-festival-draws-thousands-from-around-the-world-1.7404430| work = Haaretz (Israel)| date = 24 June 2019| access-date = 12 August 2020| archive-date = 29 July 2020| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20200729164700/https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/.premium-famed-nigerian-t-b-joshua-exorcist-s-festival-draws-thousands-from-around-the-world-1.7404430| url-status = live}}</ref> ===Humanitarian work=== There is a rehabilitation programme for [[Insurgent|militants]] from Nigeria's volatile [[Niger Delta]] region, repentant armed robbers<ref>{{Cite news | first = Oge | last = Okonkwo | title = 'He provides for 1 million people daily' – Journalist writes exposé on cleric | url = http://pulse.ng/religion/t-b-joshua-he-provides-for-1million-people-daily-journalist-writes-expose-on-cleric-id3398648.html | work = Pulse (Nigeria) | date = 10 January 2015 | access-date = 13 January 2017 | archive-date = 16 January 2017 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170116162002/http://pulse.ng/religion/t-b-joshua-he-provides-for-1million-people-daily-journalist-writes-expose-on-cleric-id3398648.html | url-status = live }}</ref> and sex workers who came to the church for 'deliverance'.<ref>{{Cite news | first = Nkem | last = Ikeke | title = How I Slept With Pastors – Prostitute Confesses | url = https://www.naij.com/405755-how-i-slept-with-pastors-prostitute-confesses.html | work = Naij.com (Nigeria) | date = 15 March 2015 | access-date = 13 January 2017 | archive-date = 16 January 2017 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170116155939/https://www.naij.com/405755-how-i-slept-with-pastors-prostitute-confesses.html | url-status = live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news | first = Ihechukwu | last = Njoku | title = SHOCKING!!! HIV/AIDS POSITIVE PROSTITUTE CONFESSES TO T.B. JOSHUA HOW SHE INFECTED HUNDREDS OF MEN | url = https://www.360nobs.com/2014/05/shocking-hivaids-positive-prostitute-confesses-to-t-b-joshua-how-she-infected-hundreds-of-men/ | work = 360 Nobs (Nigeria) | date = 14 May 2014 | access-date = 13 January 2017 | archive-date = 16 January 2017 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170116155232/https://www.360nobs.com/2014/05/shocking-hivaids-positive-prostitute-confesses-to-t-b-joshua-how-she-infected-hundreds-of-men/ | url-status = live }}</ref> Joshua provided two [[transformer|electrical transformers]] to a local community after theirs was burned beyond repair.<ref>{{Cite news | first = Amita | last = Jones | title = TB Joshua Donates Transformer To Neighbouring Community | url = https://www.modernghana.com/news/256468/1/tb-joshua-donates-transformer-to-neighbouring-comm.html | work = Modern Ghana | date = 24 December 2009 | access-date = 13 January 2017 | archive-date = 2 April 2019 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20190402181952/https://www.modernghana.com/news/256468/1/tb-joshua-donates-transformer-to-neighbouring-comm.html | url-status = live }}</ref> He donated over N26m to help restore electricity and put an end to over two years of power outage in four councils in the [[Akoko]] area of Ondo State.<ref>{{Cite news | first = Oluwaseun | last = Akingboye | title = Akoko youths commend T.B. Joshua over N26m donation for power restoration | url = https://guardian.ng/news/akoko-youths-commend-t-b-joshua-over-n26m-donation-for-power-restoration/ | work = Guardian (Nigeria) | date = 7 October 2017 | access-date = 9 November 2017 | archive-date = 10 November 2017 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20171110061538/https://guardian.ng/news/akoko-youths-commend-t-b-joshua-over-n26m-donation-for-power-restoration/ | url-status = live }}</ref> The cleric made donations to police forces in Nigeria,<ref>{{Cite news | first = Abiodun | last = Badejo | title = Synagogue Pastor donates patrol vehicles to Ondo Police | url = http://dailypost.ng/2015/02/18/synagogue-pastor-donates-patrol-vehicles-ondo-police/ | work = Daily Post (Nigeria) | date = 18 February 2015 | access-date = 13 January 2017 | archive-date = 16 January 2017 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170116173752/http://dailypost.ng/2015/02/18/synagogue-pastor-donates-patrol-vehicles-ondo-police/ | url-status = live }}</ref> and Ghana.<ref>{{Cite news | first = Kwame | last = Botchway | title = TB's Joshua's SCOAN gives Ghana Police trucks, motorcycles | url = http://citifmonline.com/2015/10/17/tbs-joshuas-scoan-gives-ghana-police-trucks-motorcycles-photos/ | work = Citi FM (Ghana) | date = 17 October 2015 | access-date = 13 January 2017 | archive-date = 11 March 2016 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20160311014232/http://citifmonline.com/2015/10/17/tbs-joshuas-scoan-gives-ghana-police-trucks-motorcycles-photos/ | url-status = live }}</ref> SCOAN has a 'scholarship program' which caters for the academic needs of students in their thousands, ranging from primary to tertiary education.<ref>{{Cite news| first = Timi| last = Frank| title = A Burning Passion For God And Mankind| url = http://leadership.ng/columns/523068/burning-passion-god-mankind| work = Leadership (Nigeria)| date = 3 May 2016| access-date = 13 January 2017| archive-date = 16 January 2017| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170116162955/http://leadership.ng/columns/523068/burning-passion-god-mankind| url-status = live}}</ref> In 2012, Joshua sponsored a Nigerian student doing a PhD in [[Oxford University]], with Nigerian media reporting she received £100,000 from the church.<ref>{{Cite news| first = Adeola| last = Adeyemo| title = Prophet T.B Joshua Sponsors Nigerian Student Yinka Oduwole With N26 Million For A PhD At Oxford University| url = http://www.bellanaija.com/2012/11/19/prophet-t-b-joshua-sponsors-nigerian-student-yinka-oduwole-with-n26-million-for-a-phd-at-oxford-university/| work = Bella Naija| date = 19 November 2012| access-date = 13 February 2013| archive-date = 21 January 2013| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20130121233202/http://www.bellanaija.com/2012/11/19/prophet-t-b-joshua-sponsors-nigerian-student-yinka-oduwole-with-n26-million-for-a-phd-at-oxford-university/| url-status = live}}</ref> He also gave a scholarship to a young [[Motswana]] to study at [[Harvard Law School]] in America.<ref>{{Cite news| title = Motswana Woman Gets TB Joshua Bursary| url = http://www.gabzfm.com/motswana-woman-gets-tb-joshua-bursary| work = Gabz FM (Botswana)| date = 12 May 2014| access-date = 13 January 2017| archive-date = 16 January 2017| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170116184750/http://www.gabzfm.com/motswana-woman-gets-tb-joshua-bursary| url-status = live}}</ref> After the [[2010 Haiti earthquake]], Joshua sent a team of medical personnel and humanitarian workers to the affected area, establishing a field hospital called 'Clinique Emmanuel'.<ref>{{Cite news | title = Emmanuel TV Haiti Earthquake Relief | url = http://www.modernghana.com/news/293685/1/emmanuel-tv-haiti-earthquake-relief.html | work = Read Us | date = 27 August 2010 | access-date = 14 July 2011 | archive-date = 12 October 2012 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20121012083930/http://www.modernghana.com/news/293685/1/emmanuel-tv-haiti-earthquake-relief.html | url-status = live }}</ref> The 'Emmanuel TV Team' assisted victims of the earthquake that struck the nation of [[Ecuador]] in April 2016, providing over $500,000 worth of humanitarian aid.<ref>{{Cite news | title = TB Joshua Thanked By Ecuador For Donations | url = http://www.news24.com.ng/National/News/tb-joshua-thanked-by-ecuador-for-donations-20160720 | work = News 24 | date = 20 July 2016 | access-date = 17 September 2016 | archive-date = 21 July 2016 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20160721122212/http://www.news24.com.ng/National/News/tb-joshua-thanked-by-ecuador-for-donations-20160720 | url-status = live }}</ref> Joshua funded the building and running of a school in Lahore, Pakistan named 'Emmanuel School'. He also rebuilt a school in a rural area destroyed by the [[2016 Ecuador earthquake]], travelling to Ecuador for the opening of the school in June 2017.<ref>{{Cite news | title = Prophet TB Joshua as you have NEVER seen him! | url = http://bulawayo24.com/index-id-news-sc-religion-byo-113019.html | work = Bulawayo 24 (Zimbabwe) | format = video | date = 28 June 2017 | access-date = 17 November 2017 | archive-date = 17 November 2017 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20171117070800/http://bulawayo24.com/index-id-News-sc-Religion-byo-113019.html | url-status = live }}</ref> Several groups of Nigerians attempting illegal travel to Europe through Libya have been supported at SCOAN following their deportation from the North African nation with only the clothes on their backs.<ref>{{Cite news | first = Iheoma | last = Hendy | title = TB Joshua Splashes Cash On Nigerian Deportees From Libya | url = http://buzznigeria.com/tb-joshua-assists-nigerian-deportees-from-libya/ | work = Buzz Nigeria | date = 18 June 2016 | access-date = 13 January 2017 | archive-date = 16 January 2017 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170116162947/http://buzznigeria.com/tb-joshua-assists-nigerian-deportees-from-libya/ | url-status = live }}</ref> Stories of the harsh conditions they encountered and Joshua's subsequent assistance made headlines in several local newspapers.<ref>{{Cite news | title = We drank water from a well with a corpse inside, deported Nigerian migrants recount ordeal | url = http://thenationonlineng.net/drank-water-well-corpse-inside-deported-nigerian-migrants-recount-ordeal/ | work = The Nation (Nigeria) | date = 22 October 2016 | access-date = 13 January 2017 | archive-date = 16 January 2017 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170116175839/http://thenationonlineng.net/drank-water-well-corpse-inside-deported-nigerian-migrants-recount-ordeal/ | url-status = live }}</ref> In 2009, Joshua started a football club, My People FC, as part of efforts to help the youth. Two members of the team played for Nigeria's Golden Eaglets in the [[2009 FIFA U-17 World Cup]]. [[Sani Emmanuel]], who apparently lived in SCOAN for several years,<ref>{{Cite news | first = Uchenna | last = Ajah | title = TB Joshua's Altar Boy is Eaglets' Joker | url = http://allafrica.com/stories/200911091116.html | work = All Africa | date = 9 November 2009 | access-date = 14 July 2011 | archive-date = 4 June 2011 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20110604141522/http://allafrica.com/stories/200911091116.html | url-status = live }}</ref> was Nigeria's top-scorer and the tournament's MVP. Emmanuel and his colleague [[Ogenyi Onazi]] signed professional contracts with [[SS Lazio]], Onazi a key player for the Nigerian Senior Team, the Super Eagles.<ref>{{Cite news| title = TB Joshua Said I'll Score Against Venezuela| url = http://www.punchng.com/sports/tb-joshua-said-ill-score-against-venezuela/| work = Punch (Nigeria)| date = 18 November 2012| url-status = dead| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20121205075421/http://www.punchng.com/sports/tb-joshua-said-ill-score-against-venezuela/| archive-date = 5 December 2012}}</ref> WBO International Light Middleweight boxing champion [[King Davidson Emenogu]] said that Joshua has financially supported him throughout his career and purportedly prophesied that he would be a world boxing champion.<ref>{{Cite news | first = Adam | last = Leitch | title = Nigerian Prophet Predicted King's World Title Win | url = http://www.dailyecho.co.uk/sport/boxing/9797718.Nigerian_prophet_predicted_King_s_world_title_win/ | work = Daily Echo (UK) | date = 4 July 2012 | access-date = 13 February 2013 | archive-date = 31 January 2013 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20130131052158/http://www.dailyecho.co.uk/sport/boxing/9797718.Nigerian_prophet_predicted_King_s_world_title_win/ | url-status = live }}</ref> Joshua was involved in the meeting of the family of the late president of Liberia, [[Samuel Doe]], with the former warlord [[Prince Yormie Johnson]] who was responsible for Doe's death. During this meeting the family publicly forgave Johnson<ref>{{Cite news| title = Son Forgives Man Who Butchered President Doe | url = http://www.iol.co.za/index.php?set_id=1&click_id=86&art_id=qw97489038074B252 | work = IOL| date = 22 November 2000}}</ref> who said it was through Joshua's prayers that he stopped drinking alcohol and turned to Christianity.<ref>{{Cite news | first = Simon | last = Akam | title = The Comeback | url = https://newrepublic.com/article/95493/prince-johnson-liberia | work = New Republic (Liberia) | date = 28 November 2011 | access-date = 13 January 2017 | archive-date = 7 September 2022 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20220907144328/https://newrepublic.com/article/95493/prince-johnson-liberia | url-status = live }}</ref> The cleric also played a prominent role in reconciling broken homes and restoring families torn apart by false accusations.<ref>{{Cite news | title = T.B Joshua exposes demons behind Ghana's trokosi tradition | url = https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/religion/T-B-Joshua-exposes-demons-behind-Ghana-s-trokosi-tradition-504746 | work = Ghana Web (Ghana) | date = 28 January 2017 | access-date = 20 October 2017 | archive-date = 21 October 2017 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20171021003713/https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/religion/T-B-Joshua-exposes-demons-behind-Ghana-s-trokosi-tradition-504746 | url-status = live }}</ref> In recognition of his humanitarian activities, he was awarded a National Honour by the Nigerian government in 2008<ref name="allafrica12">{{Cite news |last=Umem |first=James |date=23 December 2008 |title=Adeboye, TB Joshua Absent At National Awards |work=Vanguard |url=http://allafrica.com/stories/200812230193.html |access-date=14 July 2011 |archive-date=29 May 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130529074133/http://allafrica.com/stories/200812230193.html |url-status=live }}</ref> as well as receiving a letter of appreciation from the [[United Nations]].<ref>{{Cite news |last=Makaka |first=Sam |date=30 January 2014 |title=Prophet TB Joshua Gets UN Recognition |work=Nyasa Times (Malawi) |url=http://www.nyasatimes.com/2014/01/30/prophet-tb-joshua-gets-un-recognitio%E2%80%8Bn/ |access-date=18 February 2014 |archive-date=23 February 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140223020552/http://www.nyasatimes.com/2014/01/30/prophet-tb-joshua-gets-un-recognitio%E2%80%8Bn/ |url-status=live }}</ref> He was further honoured as an Ambassador of Peace by the [[Arewa Youth Forum]], a predominantly Muslim organisation,<ref>{{Cite news |last=Ido |first=Akan |date=4 August 2013 |title=TB Joshua Receives Peace Award From Arewa Youth Forum |work=Y Naija |url=http://www.ynaija.com/t-b-joshua-receives-peace-award-from-arewa-youth-forum/ |access-date=18 February 2014 |archive-date=23 February 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140223021347/http://www.ynaija.com/t-b-joshua-receives-peace-award-from-arewa-youth-forum/ |url-status=live }}</ref> as well as being recognised with an 'award of excellence' by [[ZAKA]], Israel's primary rescue and recovery voluntary service.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Anyanwu |first=Tai |date=4 November 2016 |title=Israel Honours T B Joshua For Humanitarian Exploits |work=New Telegraph (Nigeria) |url=https://newtelegraphonline.com/news/sunday-magazine/faith/israel-honours-t-b-joshua-humanitarian-exploits/ |access-date=13 January 2017 |archive-date=16 January 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170116191242/https://newtelegraphonline.com/news/sunday-magazine/faith/israel-honours-t-b-joshua-humanitarian-exploits/ |url-status=live }}</ref> ===Influence in African politics=== A BBC Africa journalist once suggested that Joshua was "the most powerful man in Africa" due to his alleged influence in the African political sphere.<ref>{{Cite news | first = Ihechukwu | last = Njoku | title = Will TB Joshua Become Liberia's Kingmaker? | url = https://www.thecable.ng/will-tb-joshua-become-liberias-kingmaker | work = The Cable (Nigeria) | date = 22 October 2017 | access-date = 9 November 2017 | archive-date = 10 November 2017 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20171110114602/https://www.thecable.ng/will-tb-joshua-become-liberias-kingmaker | url-status = live }}</ref> Days after [[John Atta Mills]] became President of Ghana in 2009, he visited Joshua's church for a thanksgiving service, and claimed that Joshua had "prophesied" his ascension to power and specific details relating to his narrow victory over [[Nana Akufo-Addo]]. Joshua was a regular visitor to Ghana during Mills' early presidency and allegedly organised "prayer warriors" praying in [[Osu Castle]].<ref>{{Cite news | first = Halifax | last = Ansah-Addo | title = Joshua Man Behind Mills | url = https://www.modernghana.com/news/203609/joshua-man-behind-mills.html | work = Modern Ghana | date = 23 February 2009 | access-date = 9 November 2017 | archive-date = 10 November 2017 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20171110061803/https://www.modernghana.com/news/203609/joshua-man-behind-mills.html | url-status = live }}</ref> Joshua's supposed "prophecy" concerning the death of Malawian President [[Bingu Mutharika]] garnered media attention and was subsequently the subject of a Malawian government inquiry; Mutharika's successor, [[Joyce Banda]], was also a devotee of the cleric.<ref>{{Cite news | first = Chidi | last = Anselm Odinkalu | title = African tales in presidential ministrations, shamans and charlatans | url = https://www.thecable.ng/african-tales-presidential-ministrations-shamans-charlatans | work = The Cable (Nigeria) | date = 1 March 2017 | access-date = 9 November 2017 | archive-date = 10 November 2017 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20171110061825/https://www.thecable.ng/african-tales-presidential-ministrations-shamans-charlatans | url-status = live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news | first = Percy | last = Zvomuya | title = TB Joshua: The Preacher Who Knows Too Much | url = https://mg.co.za/article/2012-08-23-tb-joshua-the-preacher-who-knows-too-much | work = Mail & Guardian (South Africa) | date = 23 August 2012 | access-date = 9 November 2017 | archive-date = 31 October 2018 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20181031005353/https://mg.co.za/article/2012-08-23-tb-joshua-the-preacher-who-knows-too-much | url-status = live }}</ref> Banda claimed Joshua's prayers healed her husband after he suffered a stroke and regularly visited Joshua in Nigeria while she was Head of State.<ref>{{Cite news | first = Ruth | last = Maclean | title = TB Joshua Predicted Mutharika's Death | url = http://nehandaradio.com/2012/04/11/how-tb-joshua-predicted-mutharikas-death/ | work = Nehanda Radio (Zimbabwe) | date = 11 April 2012 | access-date = 16 November 2017 | archive-date = 17 November 2017 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20171117002724/http://nehandaradio.com/2012/04/11/how-tb-joshua-predicted-mutharikas-death/ | url-status = live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news | title = Joyce Banda On A Private Visit To Nigeria To TB Joshua | url = http://www.nyasatimes.com/joyce-banda-on-a-private-visit-to-nigeria-to-tb-joshua/ | work = Nyasa Times (Malawi) | date = 26 December 2013 | access-date = 16 November 2017 | archive-date = 17 November 2017 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20171117002307/http://www.nyasatimes.com/joyce-banda-on-a-private-visit-to-nigeria-to-tb-joshua/ | url-status = live }}</ref> Joshua played the role of a peacemaker in the aftermath of the Tanzanian elections in 2015, visiting the country to meet and hold reconciliatory talks with President [[John Magufuli]] – a member of his church – and opposition leader [[Edward Lowassa]]. Commentators acknowledged his visit significantly reduced tensions in the country after the elections which the opposition party alleged were fraught with irregularities.<ref>{{Cite news | title = TB Joshua's Uncanny Influence In Tanzania | url = http://bulawayo24.com/index-id-news-sc-religion-byo-76922.html | work = Bulawayo 24 (Zimbabwe) | date = 11 March 2015 | access-date = 9 November 2017 | archive-date = 10 November 2017 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20171110111837/http://bulawayo24.com/index-id-news-sc-religion-byo-76922.html | url-status = live }}</ref> Joshua was a key influence in former Liberian warlord Senator [[Prince Yormie Johnson]]’s decision to endorse the candidacy of [[George Weah]] for president in the 2017 Liberian elections. His endorsement came days after the two were spotted publicly together in SCOAN, a visit that caused a media storm in Liberia.<ref>{{Cite news | title = Ex-Liberian Warlord Endorses Weah After Joint Visit To Nigerian Pastor | url = http://www.africanews.com/2017/10/27/ex-liberian-warlord-endorses-weah-after-joint-visit-to-nigerian-pastor/ | work = Africa News | date = 27 October 2017 | access-date = 9 November 2017 | archive-date = 10 November 2017 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20171110061636/http://www.africanews.com/2017/10/27/ex-liberian-warlord-endorses-weah-after-joint-visit-to-nigerian-pastor/ | url-status = live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news | title = Liberian newspapers zoom on Prince Johnson, Weah in Nigeria for prayers, others | url = https://www.journalducameroun.com/en/liberian-newspapers-zoom-on-prince-johnson-weah-in-nigeria-for-prayers-others/ | work = Journal Du Cameroun | date = 23 October 2017 | url-status = dead | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20171110124433/https://www.journalducameroun.com/en/liberian-newspapers-zoom-on-prince-johnson-weah-in-nigeria-for-prayers-others/ | archive-date = 10 November 2017 }}</ref> Weah's main opponent and former Vice President, [[Joseph Boakai]], also allegedly requested to visit Joshua in light of the elections.<ref>{{Cite news | title = Weah, Boakai Seek Nigerian Prophet T.B. Joshua's Blessing For Liberian Presidency | url = https://frontpageafricaonline.com/index.php/politics/5841-prince-johnson-george-weah-attend-same-service-in-nigeria | work = Front Page Africa (Liberia) | date = 22 October 2017 | access-date = 9 November 2017 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20171226170235/http://frontpageafricaonline.com/index.php/politics/5841-prince-johnson-george-weah-attend-same-service-in-nigeria | archive-date = 26 December 2017 | url-status = dead }}</ref> In November 2019, Joshua visited [[South Sudan]], where he met President [[Salva Kiir Mayardit]].<ref>{{Cite news | title = Nigerian Prophet Urges S. Sudan Leaders To Put Aside Differences | url = https://sudantribune.com/spip.php?article68502 | work = Sudan Tribune | date = 12 November 2019 | access-date = 12 August 2020 | archive-date = 5 August 2020 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20200805230550/https://sudantribune.com/spip.php?article68502 | url-status = live }}</ref> He led Mayardit and his cabinet in prayers for peace at the nation’s Presidential Palace in [[Juba]] and called on leaders to overcome their differences in a message broadcast on South Sudan’s state television.<ref>{{Cite news | title = Prophet TB Joshua Calls On Leaders To Overcome Differences | url = https://radiotamazuj.org/en/news/article/prophet-tb-joshua-calls-on-leaders-to-overcome-differences | work = Radio Tamazuj | date = 12 November 2019 | access-date = 12 August 2020 | archive-date = 12 November 2019 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20191112142340/https://radiotamazuj.org/en/news/article/prophet-tb-joshua-calls-on-leaders-to-overcome-differences | url-status = live }}</ref> Some South Sudanese believed that Joshua had given a "prophecy" of the subsequent unity government formed in February 2020 between Mayardit and rival leader [[Riek Machar]].<ref>{{Cite news | title = South Sudan Forms Unity Government As TB Joshua's Prophecy Comes To Pass | url = https://www.modernghana.com/news/985923/south-sudan-forms-unity-governmentas-tb-joshuas.html | work = Modern Ghana | date = 22 February 2020 | access-date = 12 August 2020 | archive-date = 23 February 2020 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20200223200741/https://www.modernghana.com/news/985923/south-sudan-forms-unity-governmentas-tb-joshuas.html | url-status = live }}</ref> ===Media=== {{main|Emmanuel TV}} [[Emmanuel TV]], the SCOAN television station, was founded on 8 March 2006 by Joshua.<ref>{{Cite news | first = Helen | last = Baker | title = Emmanuel TV: Celebrating A Decade of Blessings | url = http://www.pmnewsnigeria.com/2016/03/08/emmanuel-tv-celebrating-a-decade-of-blessings-by-helen-baker/ | work = PM News (Nigeria) | date = 2016-08-03 | access-date = 8 June 2021 | archive-date = 2 August 2019 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20190802120641/https://www.pmnewsnigeria.com/2016/03/08/emmanuel-tv-celebrating-a-decade-of-blessings-by-helen-baker/ | url-status = live }}</ref> Its Sunday services are broadcast live. Joshua's programmes aired weekly on several local television stations across Africa. It debuted on [[DStv]] and GOtv in November 2015,<ref>{{Cite news| first = Maurice| last = Nkawihe| title = TB Joshua's Emmanuel TV Goes On DStv And GOtv| url = http://www.nyasatimes.com/2015/11/14/tb-joshuas-emmanuel-tv-goes-on-dstv-and-gotv/| work = Nyasa Times (Malawi)| date = 14 November 2015| url-status = dead| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20160310173949/http://www.nyasatimes.com/2015/11/14/tb-joshuas-emmanuel-tv-goes-on-dstv-and-gotv/| archive-date = 10 March 2016}}</ref> as well as [[StarTimes]] in February 2016.<ref>{{Cite news| first = Chima| last = Akwaja| title = Startimes Unveils Extra Special Offer for Subscribers| url = http://allafrica.com/stories/201602081284.html| work = All Africa| date = 6 February 2016| access-date = 25 February 2016| archive-date = 5 March 2016| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20160305003813/http://allafrica.com/stories/201602081284.html| url-status = live}}</ref> In its profile on Joshua, [[BBC News]] described him as "Nigeria's best known televangelist".<ref>{{Cite news| first = Tomi| last = Oladipo| title = TB Joshua: Nigeria's best known televangelist.| url = https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-29234245| work = BBC| date = 17 September 2014| access-date = 21 June 2018| archive-date = 23 January 2018| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20180123221341/http://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-29234245| url-status = live}}</ref> Emmanuel TV's motto is 'Changing lives, changing nations, changing the world.' The station is also known for its catch-phrase, ‘Distance Is Not A Barrier’,<ref>{{cite news| first = Carley| last = Petesch| title = Nigeria Preacher: Healer or Controversial Leader| url = https://www.yahoo.com/news/nigeria-preacher-healer-controversial-leader-145503592.html| agency = Associated Press| date = 19 April 2014| access-date = 11 March 2016| archive-date = 18 January 2017| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170118152910/https://www.yahoo.com/news/nigeria-preacher-healer-controversial-leader-145503592.html| url-status = live}}</ref> encouraging viewers to ‘pray along’ with TB Joshua by ‘touching the screen’. There are several claims of people receiving miraculous 'healing' through these prayers,<ref>{{Cite news| first = Nosa| last = Osazuwa| title = Watching Emmanuel TV Works Miracles?| url = https://www.modernghana.com/news/360933/watching-emmanuel-tv-works-miracles.html| work = Modern Ghana| date = 14 November 2011| access-date = 11 March 2016| archive-date = 11 March 2016| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20160311012105/https://www.modernghana.com/news/360933/watching-emmanuel-tv-works-miracles.html| url-status = live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news| first = Henry| last = Allotey| title = Emmanuel TV, A Channel Of Hope| url = http://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/religion/Emmanuel-TV-a-channel-of-hope-292456| work = Ghana Web| date = 19 November 2013| access-date = 11 March 2016| archive-date = 11 March 2016| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20160311012102/http://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/religion/Emmanuel-TV-a-channel-of-hope-292456| url-status = live}}</ref> including popular [[Nollywood]] actress [[Tonto Dikeh]] who said Joshua's prayers ended her 14-year smoking addiction.<ref>{{Cite news | first = Opeoluwani | last = Ogunjimi | title = TB Joshua's Prayers Ended My 14 Year Smoking Addiction –Tonto Dike | url = http://www.vanguardngr.com/2012/08/tb-joshuas-prayers-ended-my14-years-smoking-addiction-tonto-dike/ | work = Vanguard (Nigeria) | date = 31 August 2012 | access-date = 13 February 2013 | archive-date = 2 December 2013 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20131202233612/http://www.vanguardngr.com/2012/08/tb-joshuas-prayers-ended-my14-years-smoking-addiction-tonto-dike/ | url-status = live }}</ref> In April 2021, YouTube suspended Emmanuel TV's channel as a result of alleged hate speech by Joshua in videos on the channel. At the time the channel was suspended, it had over 1,800,000 subscribers and 400 million views. The allegations of hate speech referred to claims made by Joshua in at least seven videos that homosexuality is the result of possession by demonic spirits and that homosexuality can and should be cured via spiritual deliverance.<ref>{{Cite news|date=2021-04-16|title=TB Joshua: YouTube blocks Nigerian preacher over gay cure claim|language=en-GB|work=BBC News|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-56771246|access-date=2021-06-07|archive-date=7 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210607090301/https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-56771246|url-status=live}}</ref> At the time of the channel's suspension, it was the most-viewed Christian ministry on the platform.<ref name="Olowookere"/><ref name="Bruce">{{Cite news | first = James | last = Bruce | title = Skewed Stats | url = http://www.worldmag.com/2015/04/skewed_stats | work = World Magazine (US) | date = 15 April 2015 | access-date = 10 March 2016 | archive-date = 11 March 2016 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20160311030156/http://www.worldmag.com/2015/04/skewed_stats | url-status = live }}</ref> [[Google]] ranked one of Emmanuel TV's YouTube videos as the fourth-most viewed clip ever within Nigeria.<ref>{{Cite news | first = Amina | last = Mohammed | title = Patience Jonathan's "There is God" video Nigeria's most viewed YouTube clip ever | via = Google | url = http://www.premiumtimesng.com/arts-entertainment/183433-patience-jonathans-there-is-god-video-nigerias-most-viewed-youtube-clip-ever-google.html | work = Premium Times (Nigeria) | date = 21 May 2015 | access-date = 15 June 2015 | archive-date = 20 September 2016 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20160920181031/http://www.premiumtimesng.com/arts-entertainment/183433-patience-jonathans-there-is-god-video-nigerias-most-viewed-youtube-clip-ever-google.html | url-status = live }}</ref> ===Wealth=== Although Joshua criticized pastors who demanded money and politicians who [[Vote buying|bought-votes]],<ref>{{Cite news | title = T.B. Joshua lambasts money-hungry pastors and politicians | url = https://www.sowetanlive.co.za/news/2015-01-20-tb-joshua-lambasts-money-hungry-pastors-and-politicians/ | work = Sowetan (South Africa) | date = 20 January 2015 | access-date = 17 November 2017 | archive-date = 18 November 2017 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20171118222719/https://www.sowetanlive.co.za/news/2015-01-20-tb-joshua-lambasts-money-hungry-pastors-and-politicians/ | url-status = live }}</ref> he became one of Africa's wealthiest pastors.<ref name=NorthcottSpooner/> Former church insiders estimate that he received tens of millions of dollars from fundraising, pilgrims, sales of videos, and appearances at stadiums full of followers.<ref name=NorthcottSpooner/> In 2015, [[Sahara Reporters]] reported that Joshua has secretly purchased a [[Gulfstream G550]] jet through a [[Bank of Utah]] trustee.<ref>{{cite web|title = Synagogue Pastor TB Joshua Secretly Purchases $60 Million Gulfstream G550 Private Jet|url = https://saharareporters.com/2015/09/14/synagogue-pastor-tb-joshua-secretly-purchases-60-million-gulfstream-g550-private-jet|website = Sahara Reporters|date = 14 September 2015|access-date = 5 January 2016|archive-date = 11 January 2016|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20160111003913/http://saharareporters.com/2015/09/14/synagogue-pastor-tb-joshua-secretly-purchases-60-million-gulfstream-g550-private-jet|url-status = live}}</ref> A Joshua aide denied the report.<ref>{{Cite news| title = Rumors Of T.B Joshua's Purchase Of $60m Private Jet Baseless, False – Aide| url = https://www.informationng.com/2015/09/rumors-of-t-b-joshuas-purchase-of-60m-private-jet-baseless-false-aide.html| date = 28 October 2015| access-date = 29 September 2015| archive-date = 8 January 2024| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20240108155918/https://www.informationng.com/2015/09/rumors-of-t-b-joshuas-purchase-of-60m-private-jet-baseless-false-aide.html| url-status = live}}</ref> Nigeria's ''[[Premium Times]]'' newspaper stated that Joshua formed a company called Chillon Consultancy Limited, [[British Virgin Islands company law|incorporated in the British Virgin Islands]] in June 2006, based on reports stemming from the [[Panama Papers]] leak. Joshua denied offshore activity, posting on Facebook, "I am not a businessman and have no business whatsoever. What God has given me is more than enough."<ref>{{Cite news | first = Conor | last = Gaffey | title = Panama Papers: Nigerian Preacher TB Joshua Denies Offshore Activity | url = https://www.newsweek.com/panama-papers-nigerian-preacher-tb-joshua-denies-offshore-activity-447276 | work = Newsweek | date = 13 April 2016 | access-date = 9 November 2017 | archive-date = 10 November 2017 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20171110114721/http://www.newsweek.com/panama-papers-nigerian-preacher-tb-joshua-denies-offshore-activity-447276 | url-status = live }}</ref> Summary: Please note that all contributions to Christianpedia may be edited, altered, or removed by other contributors. If you do not want your writing to be edited mercilessly, then do not submit it here. 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