Emmanuel TV

{{Short description|Christian television network in Nigeria}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=September 2020}}
{{Infobox television channel
| name = Emmanuel TV
| logo = Emmanuel_TV_Logo.jpg
| logo_size = 150px
| headquarters = Synagogue, Church of All Nations (SCOAN)<br />[[Lagos, Nigeria]]
| country = Nigeria
| language = English
| area = Africa<br />North/Central America<br />Parts of Europe<br />Asia Pacific
| owner = Emmanuel Global Network
| launch_date = 8 March 2006
| picture_format = 575i (SD – Africa)<br /> [[480i]] (SD – US)
| terr_serv_1 = [[GOtv]]
| terr_chan_1 = Channel 82
| online_serv_1 = Streaming Faith
| terr_serv_2 = [[DStv]]
| terr_chan_2 = Channel 390
| terr_serv_3 = Zuku TV
| terr_chan_3 = Channel 874
}}

'''Emmanuel TV''' is a [[Christian broadcasting#Television|Christian television network]] with headquarters in [[Lagos, Nigeria]]. It was founded by [[T.B. Joshua]], former senior pastor of the [[Synagogue, Church of All Nations]] (SCOAN), in Lagos, Nigeria.  It was also the most subscribed Christian ministry channel on [[YouTube]] worldwide with well over 1,000,000 subscribers, as of January 2019.<ref>{{Cite news | first = James | last = Bruce | title = Skewed Stats | url = http://www.worldmag.com/2015/04/skewed_stats | work = World Magazine (US) | date = 2015-04-15 | 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>

==History==
In the late 1990s, the SCOAN began to gain international attention due to the distribution of videotapes showing clips of God's early ministries and miracles.  Additionally, Joshua began airing regular programs purporting to show 'miracles' on local Nigerian television. However, when Nigeria's [[National Broadcasting Commission]] (NBC), under the instruction of then President [[Olusegun Obasanjo]] controversially banned the showing of 'miracles', in 2004, most of his programs were taken off air.<ref>{{Cite news | first = Sam | last = Olukoya | title = Nigerians Divided By TV Miracle Ban | url = http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/3784659.stm | work = BBC | date = 2004-06-08 | access-date = 8 March 2016 | archive-date = 24 March 2016 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20160324125452/http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/3784659.stm | url-status = live }}</ref> This eventually paved the way for the emergence of Emmanuel TV on 8 March 2006 by [[T.B. 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 = 10 March 2016 | 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>

Since its inception, Emmanuel TV has broadcast Christian programmes, stating that its mission is 'to preach the Good News to all mankind.'<ref name="Who We Are">{{cite web |title=Who We Are |work=TB Joshua |publisher=Emmanuel TV website |url=http://www.emmanuel.tv/about_us.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090805033828/http://emmanuel.tv/about_us.html |archive-date=5 August 2009}}</ref> From humble beginnings, it has rapidly grown to become one of Africa's most well known brands and popular television stations. In its profile on Joshua, the [[BBC]] 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 = 2014-09-17| 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>

==Programming==
Emmanuel TV broadcasts a range of programmes from Synagogue, Church of All Nations (SCOAN). It has gained a reputation for being a Christian station that does not run any on-air campaigns for financial assistance and among the only Christian stations that does not syndicate programs of other pastors.<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 = 10 March 2016 | 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>

===Emmanuel TV DStv Channel===
Emmanuel TV was also found on [[DStv]] Channel 390  and Gotv 82. where biblical readings, [[testimonies]], teaching and Christian kids programmes like cartoons which are mainly about the Bible and [[Jesus Christ]] are found.

The channel has been removed from the multichoice platforms on January 17, 2024 and subsequently all other pay-TV providers.<ref>{{cite web|title=IMPORTANT NOTICE ON EMMANUEL TV!|author=The Synagogue, Church Of All Nations - SCOAN|url=https://www.instagram.com/p/C1UXGONtvBY/|date=2023-12-26}}</ref>

==Reach==
Emmanuel TV is broadcast worldwide on various satellites. Its programmes air weekly on a number of local television stations across Africa, debuting 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=2015-11-14 |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 = 2016-02-06| access-date = 27 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> Its playout centre is located in Johannesburg, South Africa.

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 = 2014-04-19| access-date = 10 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 T.B. 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 = 2011-11-14| access-date = 10 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 = 2013-11-19| access-date = 10 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 = 2012-08-31 | access-date = 11 March 2016 | 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>

T.B. Joshua has donated televisions to prisons and hospitals so that they will be able to watch the Emmanuel TV broadcasts.<ref name=KhamiDonation>[http://www.newsday.co.zw/article/2011-06-12-tb-joshua-donates-tv-sets T.B. Joshua Donates TV Sets To Khami Maximum Security Prison] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220922065726/https://www.newsday.co.zw/article/2011-06-12-tb-joshua-donates-tv-sets |date=22 September 2022 }} NewsDay, Sunday 12 June 2011</ref><ref name=AccraDonation>[http://www.ghananewsagency.org/details/Social/Prophet-Joshua-donates-to-Accra-Psychiatric-hospital/?ci=4&ai=36689 Prophet T.B. Joshua Makes Donation To Accra Psychiatric Hospital] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131005010541/http://www.ghananewsagency.org/details/Social/Prophet-Joshua-donates-to-Accra-Psychiatric-hospital/?ci=4&ai=36689 |date=5 October 2013 }} Ghana News Agency, Sunday, 11 December 2011</ref>

The channel has stopped airing on [[DStv]] and [[GOtv]], on January 17, 2024 and subsequently all other pay-TV providers.<ref>{{cite web|title=IMPORTANT NOTICE ON EMMANUEL TV!|author=The Synagogue, Church Of All Nations - SCOAN|url=https://www.instagram.com/p/C1UXGONtvBY/|date=2023-12-26}}</ref>

==YouTube channel==
Emmanuel TV's [[YouTube]] channel is the most subscribed Christian ministry YouTube channel worldwide and the third most subscribed in Nigeria. [[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 = 2015-05-21 | access-date = 27 February 2016 | 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> YouTube has shut down the channel, which claimed over 1.8 million subscribers and 600 million viewers, on April 13, 2021. YouTube says that it "prohibits content which alleges that someone is mentally ill, diseased, or inferior because of their membership in a protected group including sexual orientation."<ref>{{cite news |title=TB Joshua: YouTube blocks Nigerian preacher over gay cure claim |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-56771246 |work=BBC News |date=16 April 2021 |access-date=19 October 2021 |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>

==References==
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==External links==
* [http://www.scoan.com/ Official website of the SCOAN]
* [http://www.emmanuel.tv/ Official website of Emmanuel TV]

[[Category:Christian mass media companies]]
[[Category:Evangelical television networks]]
[[Category:Television channels and stations established in 2006]]
[[Category:Religious television stations in Nigeria]]
[[Category:Television stations in Lagos]]
[[Category:International broadcasters]]