Temitope Balogun Joshua, known across the continent as TB Joshua, passed away on Saturday evening, exactly a week before his 58th birthday
TB Joshua dies: What’s the cause of death?
News of the Church of All Nations (Scoan) founder’s death spread across social media shortly after his official Twitter account made the announcement on Sunday morning.
In the statement, it was confirmed that Joshua lost his life shortly after he delivered what would be his final sermon at “the Emmanuel TV Partners Meeting” held at his Synagogue in Lagos, Nigeria.
“God has taken His servant Prophet TB Joshua home – as it should be by divine will. His last moments on earth were spent in the service of God. This is what he was born for, lived for and died for,” the statement read.
At this time, Joshua’s cause of death has not yet been revealed.
As Prophet TB Joshua says, “The greatest way to use life is to spend it on something that will outlive it”.
— TB Joshua (@SCOANTBJoshua) June 6, 2021
Prophet TB Joshua leaves a legacy of service and sacrifice to God’s Kingdom that is living for generations yet unborn.
Tributes pour in for Nigerian televangelist
Supporters of the proclaimed prophet from all walks of life were shocked by the untimely passing of the 57-year-old. From what we understand, there’d been no indication of Joshua possibly suffering from a terminal illness. Therefore, the question of how he may have passed lingers on in the minds of many.
Alas, Twitter was flooded with tributes sent to the televangelist. The EFF also issued a statement, sending its deepest condolences to Joshua’s family and his followers.
“Millions across the world and in Nigeria particularly, will always remember him for the spiritual and pastoral care he ministered to the nation and the world with vigour and selfless commitment to the Word of God,” the party wrote.
Here are more reactions we picked out from social media:
Those years , after every copalagos tournament, he prays for us, congratulate us and gift each player a bag of rice and cash reward,
— IG »»» officialzeez (@iamzeezaga) June 6, 2021
TB JOSHUA is/was a very good man …
RIP
Dr Myles Munroe died at age 60 and now TB Joshua at 57 I cant believe our legends are leaving us this soon. Rest In Peace men of God ❤️ pic.twitter.com/NFx9JEfBiA
— Katalyst ⚡ (@kobbykatalyst1) June 6, 2021
I couldn’t join my team mates in Dubai bcos my passport was seized and about to be destroyed at the Italian embassy,
— IG »»» officialzeez (@iamzeezaga) June 6, 2021
TB JOSHUA sent his p.a to make one call, I got my passport next day,baba bought anoda ticket for me, gave me money, used his excort to take me to d airport