How Obasanjo’s Ban Gave Birth to Emmanuel TV – TB Joshua Speaks on 15th Anniversary

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Emmanuel TV, the Christian television channel established by the Synagogue Church Of All Nations (SCOAN) in Lagos, came into existence as a child of circumstance 15 years ago, says Prophet TB Joshua.

According to him, the banning of ‘miracles’ on local television under the administration of former President Olusegun Obasanjo in 2004 was a catalyst for the launch of Emmanuel TV.

The Prophet told NewsmakersNG in a statement: “The station, which was launched on March 8, 2006, has risen to become the most-watched online Christian channel in the world with over 1.8 million subscribers on YouTube and one billion collective video views.”

The station has been in operation for 15 years.

In a celebratory post on TB Joshua’s official Facebook page followed by over 5.5 million people, the cleric reemphasized the channels mission.

He stated: “God’s purpose is our purpose and His mission is our mission – that is what we are born for, living for and going to die for. His purpose is to preach the Gospel to all mankind and His Gospel is quite simple.”

Referencing the Bible in Romans 10:17, the post explained further the reason for the channel’s slogan ‘Changing Lives, Changing Nations and Changing The World’.

“The Bible says faith comes by hearing the Word of God. The people hear and change. Nations hear and change. The world hears and changes,” he stated.

Fans have taken to social media to celebrate the milestone and acknowledge the Christian network’s impact on their lives.

“TB Joshua has earned a reputation for his largescale charitable projects for the less privileged, not focusing on the ‘Prosperity Gospel’ and not engaging in any fundraising on Emmanuel TV. Due to its popularity, it is one of the few religious channels available on the DSTV platform in Africa,” the statement says.

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