A three-part documentary by the British Broadcasting Corporation’s Africa Eye has ignited a flurry of mixed reactions on social media, shedding light on the alleged secret lives of the late televangelist, Prophet Temitope Balogun Joshua (TB Joshua). The exposé, titled “Disciples: The Cult of TB Joshua,” unfolds a series of testimonies from former disciples and church workers, accusing the late prophet of manipulation and physical abuse.
Published on YouTube, the over-150-minute video features testimonies primarily from individuals in the United States of America, the United Kingdom, Namibia, and South Africa, claiming they spent between 10 and 14 years in the Synagogue based on alleged manipulation and abuse by TB Joshua.
The documentary delves into the September 12, 2014 building collapse at the Synagogue Church of All Nations, which claimed the lives of at least 116 people.
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Social media platforms witnessed a surge in reactions, with users expressing shock and calling for a deeper investigation into the allegations. Some acknowledged the trauma faced by the disciples, while others emphasized the need for believers to exercise discernment.
A YouTube user, King James, remarked, “This is a call for us to be more discerning as believers. There are wolves in sheep’s clothing.” Another commenter, The Mindrest, extended condolences to the victims of the building collapse, expressing sympathy for the trauma endured by the disciples.
However, not all reactions were critical of TB Joshua. A YouTube user, Cedric YALITA, cited biblical verses to affirm faith in the face of prosecution. The user Shelacy9wd questioned the allegations, asking if the evangelists under TB Joshua, including his wife, were also considered ritualists.
The exposé has generated a spectrum of responses, illustrating the complex emotions and perspectives surrounding the late televangelist’s legacy.
