Emmanuel TV
| Country | Nigeria |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | The Synagogue Church Of All Nations Lagos, Nigeria |
| Programming | |
| Language(s) | English |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Emmanuel Global Network |
| History | |
| Founder | T.B. Joshua |
| Links | |
| Website | Emmanuel TV |
Emmanuel TV is Africa's largest and most viewed Christian television network[1] with headquarters in Lagos, Nigeria. Founded by T.B. Joshua, Pastor of The Synagogue, Church Of All Nations (SCOAN), in Lagos, Nigeria, it is also the most subscribed Christian ministry channel on YouTube worldwide with well over 400,000 subscribers.[2] It was founded on March 8, 2006.
History
In the late 1990s, The SCOAN began gaining international attention due to the distribution of video cassettes, showing clips of Joshua’s early ministry and alleged 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.[3] This eventually paved the way for the emergence of Emmanuel TV in March 2006.
Since its inception, Emmanuel TV has broadcast Christian programmes, stating that its mission is 'to preach the Good News to all mankind.'[4] 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".[5]
Programming
Emmanuel TV broadcasts a range of programmes from The Synagogue, Church of All Nations. 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.[6]
Some Emmanuel TV programs include:
Standard For Life
'Standard For Life' is a series of sermons from T.B. Joshua. Following each sermon is a purported demonstration of 'God’s power in action' showing documented testimonies of lives transformed after receiving healing, deliverance or prophecy at The SCOAN.[7]
God Is Still Saying Something
‘God Is Still Saying Something’ is a compilation of alleged prophecies concerning individuals, nations and the world given by T.B. Joshua, together with their confirmations.[8] Several of Joshua's international 'prophecies' attracted huge media attention, subsequently spawning viral videos on YouTube.
Roadmap: Reaching Out To A Troubled World
Regular broadcasts of The SCOAN's extensive humanitarian ministry is aired on Emmanuel TV, usually carried out by 'Emmanuel TV Partners', showing both local and international aid rendered in deprived or disaster-ridden areas or to less privileged individuals.[9][10][11]
Sunday Live Service
Every Sunday service at The SCOAN is broadcast live on Emmanuel TV. The service usually lasts the entire day and is one of Emmanuel TV's most popular broadcasts.[12]
International Crusades
TB Joshua with his team have travelled for two days journey to :
- Colombia (2014), Olympic Stadium in Cali, Colombia [13]
- Mexico (2015) [14]
- South Korea (2005 | 2016), with Pastors Conference broadcast on Emmanuel TV.[15]
- Peru (2016), Lima.
- Indonesia (2007), at Graha Bethany Church, Surabaya, Indonésie (link).
- Australia (2006), Sydney, Australia (link).
Testimony Time
The channel regularly airs testimonials of individuals who claim to have received healing, breakthrough or deliverance in some form by either visiting Joshua’s church or using the ‘Morning Water’ he claims is anointed.[16]
Emmanuel TV DStv Channel
Emmanuel TV is also found on DStv Channel 390 where Biblical Readings, Testimonies, Teaching and Christian Kids Programmes like Cartoons which are mainly about the Bible and Jesus Christ are found.
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,[17] as well as Startimes in February 2016.[18] It's 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’,[19] 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,[20][21] including popular Nollywood actress Tonto Dikeh who said Joshua's prayers ended her 14-year smoking addiction.[22]
T.B. Joshua has donated televisions to prisons and hospitals so that they will be able to watch the Emmanuel TV broadcasts.[23][24]
YouTube Channel
Emmanuel TV's YouTube Channel is the most subscribed Christian ministry YouTube channel worldwide and the third most subscribed in Nigeria, having amassed more than 400,000 subscribers and over 170 millions views since its inception. Google ranked one of Emmanuel TV's YouTube videos as the fourth most viewed clip ever within Nigeria.[25]
Controversy
A Ghanaian psychiatrist in UK was controversially sacked from the NHS after recommending Emmanuel TV to a patient with a history of 'satanic abuse', although later cleared of any wrongdoing by a tribunal.[26]
References
- ^ "Africa International Film Festival In Nigeria". The Munich Eye (Germany). 27 February 2016.
- ^ Bruce, James (15 April 2015). "Skewed Stats". WORLD Magazine (USA).
- ^ Olukoya, Sam (8 June 2004). "Nigerians Divided By TV Miracle Ban". BBC.
- ^ "Who We Are". TB Joshua. Emmanuel TV website.
- ^ Oladipo, Tomi (17 September 2014). "TB Joshua: Nigeria's best known televangelist". BBC.
- ^ Baker, Helen (3 August 2016). "Emmanuel TV: Celebrating A Decade Of Blessings". PM News (Nigeria).
- ^ "GO Weekly". Business Ghana. 5 January 2016.
- ^ "Video Shows TB Joshua Predict Mutharika's Death". New Zimbabwe. 8 April 2012.
- ^ "'Indebted' Ghanaian Saved From Prostitution By TB Joshua". Modern Ghana. 4 August 2009.
- ^ "Prophet T.B. Joshua gives Nigerian student N26m sponsorship for his PHD at Oxford University". Daily Post (Nigeria). 19 November 2012.
- ^ Botchway, Kwame (17 October 2015). "TB's Joshua's SCOAN Gives Ghana Police Trucks, Motorcycles". Citi FM (Ghana).
- ^ Abena, Eric (14 May 2012). "TB Joshua - A Deeper Look At His Prophecies". Nehanda Radio (Zimbabwe).
- ^ Ejiofor, Clement (18 July 2014). "TB Joshua Gathers 100,000 In Colombia". Naij (Nigeria).
- ^ Njoku, Ihechukwu (14 May 2015). "Nigerian Pastor T.B. Joshua Attracts Around 200,000 At Prestigious Aztec Stadium In Mexico City". Maravi Post (Malawi).
- ^ "T.B. Joshua Storms South Korea". The Herald (Nigeria). 4 April 2014.
- ^ Njoku, Ihechukwu (27 October 2015). "'How T.B Joshua's morning water saved us from Bristow Helicopter crash'". Vanguard (Nigeria).
- ^ Nkawihe, Maurice (14 November 2015). "TB Joshua's Emmanuel TV Goes On DStv And GOtv". Nyasa Times (Malawi).
- ^ Akwaja, Chima (6 February 2016). "Startimes Unveils Extra Special Offer for Subscribers". All Africa.
- ^ Petesch, Carley (19 April 2014). "Nigeria Preacher: Healer or Controversial Leader". Associated Press.
- ^ Osazuwa, Nosa (14 November 2011). "Watching Emmanuel TV Works Miracles?". Modern Ghana.
- ^ Allotey, Henry (19 November 2013). "Emmanuel TV, A Channel Of Hope". Ghana Web.
- ^ Ogunjimi, Opeoluwani (31 August 2012). "TB Joshua's Prayers Ended My 14 Year Smoking Addiction - Tonto Dike". Vanguard (Nigeria).
- ^ T.B. Joshua Donates TV Sets To Khami Maximum Security Prison NewsDay, Sunday 12 June 2011
- ^ Prophet T.B. Joshua Makes Donation To Accra Psychiatric Hospital Ghana News Agency, Sunday, 11 December 2011
- ^ Mohammed, Amina (21 May 2015). "Patience Jonathan's "There is God" video Nigeria's most viewed YouTube clip ever – Google". Premium Times (Nigeria).
- ^ Robertson, Alexander (11 February 2016). "NHS Doctor Who Told Woman Victim Of 'Satanic Abuse' That She Needed An EXORCISM Won't Be Struck Off". Daily Mail (UK).