T. B. Joshua

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). 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.

Successor
Following his death in June 2021, his wife Evelyn Joshua took over as the new leader of The SCOAN.

Legacy and posthumous abuse accusations
In 2024, the BBC published results from a two-year investigation, reporting that Joshua had abused followers over more than 15 years.

Related pages
Synagogue Church building collapse
Synagogue, Church of All Nations

References

Category:1963 births
Category:2021 deaths
Category:African philanthropists
Category:Nigerian philanthropists
Category:Nigerian Christian clergy
Category:Television presenters
Category:People from Lagos